Schools are closed. Homeschooling techniques are a challenge. Best practices help parents and children to cope with distance learning.
Children’s university goes online
The children’s university in Vienna has started an online programme with scientists explaining their work to children in short videos.
An overview on homeschooling techniques
Crisis response measures in many countries require schools to remain closed and children are being educated digitally. For parents, this poses the challenge of having to suddenly adapt to home-schooling techniques. In many cases, parents
Online political education for children
The German Federal Centre for Political Education recorded several hours of classes and educational material to familiarize youths with political topics.
Online lessons adapted to context
A dutch teacher humorously adapted the content of online lessons to topics relevant to students in their current situation.
Providing an online course about SDGs and global education
An online learning platform will be open to everyone to develop knowledge and tools to integrate these aspects into teaching practice.
Digital international exchange between pupils
An online platform connects students from several European countries so they can share their perspectives on the coronavirus crisis.
Online education on children’s rights
An online course teaches children about children’s rights and their application in the current situation.
Providing funds for remote learning in schools
The Italian social enterprise “Con i bambini”, an institution that manages resources to combat educational and child poverty, asks current projects to evaluate the possibility supporting distance learning and assistance systems in Italian schools.
Collection of resources for teachers and parents
The platform schoolclosures.org presents a structured overview of tools and information to help parents and teachers through schoolclosures.
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.
Educational app with WhatsApp integration
By integrating digital educational material into WhatsApp, it is more accessible for less privileged children.
Guided online exhibition tour
A virtual version of a photography exhibition combines a guided tour with artist interviews and workshops for children.