Before we jump into a list of potential tools you might consider, here's another great resource on what learning science tells us about how to use educational technology. Before you select any new tools, the experts at Carnegie Mellon offer some great suggestions:

Tools to Consider

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

The following are free tools that could be used for the primary location for all educator-learner interactions if your school does not have an established system. An LMS can serve as the hub for all learning activities, making introduction of new tools a seamless process and preventing learners from having to go to multiple places to engage in learning.

Communicating with Students & Families

Communicating Synchronously

Google Meet
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
A Facilitation Playbook (for ideas on facilitating synchronous sessions)

Fun

Other Curated Lists

We've highlighted just a few options based on some common elements that you will need for online learning, but there are some great lists out there that provide a wealth of options. Here are just a few: