Schools are closed. Homeschooling techniques are a challenge. Best practices help parents and children to cope with distance learning.
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Digital education tools made available for free
Countries at the forefront of digital education are sharing their tools for free in a time of the crisis.
An online learning programme about technology for school children
An organisation invites children, parents, and teachers to join free technology classes.
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A colouring book to explain Covid-19 to kids
St. Jude Research Hospital published a special colouring book to help parents to talk about the coronavirus with their children.
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Ball sports app offers ideas for exercising at home
A ball sports app originally designed for teachers now added exercises for kids to practice at home.
Programming training for children at home
The Digital Kids Foundation opens its resources for child programming training and launches a virtual programming training initiative in early April until the end of quarantine.
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Educational institutions maintain contact with parents and children
The Education and School Institution in Bologna keeps in touch with children and parents in order to maintain the relationship with them.
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TV education programme with celebrity support
The BBC’s new home education programme is supported by celebrities to make it more engaging for the pupils.
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Virtual trips to experience Africa’s nature
To display the beauty of the African landscape, Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa has launched free virtual safaris.
Online storytelling for young people
During the closures of libraries, a storytelling event for young people is organised online.
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Participation process on home learning
A participation process brought the voices of students to education policy makers with the aim to improve remote learning.
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Kindergarten provides online services
A Lithuanian kindergarten keeps its digital doors open with Skype and Facebook.
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School television on local TV channel
The city of Vienna broadcasts lessons in major subjects and natural sciences for secondary students on the city’s TV channel.