Coronavirus: How to keep students learning during Evansville, Tri-State school closures
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — With area schools, libraries and community centers closed due to risks of coronavirus exposure, several national organizations have provided online educational resources for students forced to learn from home.
Here's a list of online activities and websites students can visit during their break from traditional classroom settings.
1. Virtual field trips
Through a Google Doc file, students can access over 30 different virtual field trips. They can explore places such as the Great Wall of China, U.S. Space and Rocket Museum, Mars and other destinations from their home computers.
2. Remote science lessons
The online learning platform Mystery Science is offering free remote science lessons for all students, with no account or login needed. Students can participate in a series of lessons and activities designed to increase academic engagement and learning outcomes.
3. Cost-free literacy program
Story Online's free literacy program, which features Hollywood actors reading to children, is available online for students K-5. Each video also includes virtual activity guides and lessons.
4. More free education sites
Additional free education sites include: Fun Brain, Highlights Kids, Storyline Online, ABC Mouse and others.
5. Free internet access for low-income families
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Comcast is offering low-income families two months of free in-home internet to help with virtual school assignments.
To apply for internet access, visit internetessentials.com and fill out an application or call the company's customer service line and apply over the phone. For English call 855-846-8376, and for Spanish call 855-765-6995.