Many teachers have been asking for ideas, tutorials, and support in setting up their digital classrooms. We’ve answered some of the frequently asked questions below.

How can I send materials, lessons, & communications to students?

• The following FREE online platforms are some of our favorite user-friendly options for setting up online learning. Click the link below for set up tutorials!
  • Schoology (attendance tracking feature)
  • Google Classroom
  • Zoom
  • Canvas (attendance tracking feature)
  • Class Dojo (attendance tracking feature)
  • Remind
  • Padlet

* Click here for tutorials & set up help for all of the above online platform options.

How can I record lessons or videos?

• The following FREE websites and apps will allow teachers to record lessons & share them with students:
  • Educreations
    • Tutorial for laptop/PC
    • Tutorial for iPad
  • Screencast-o-matic- Click here to watch a tutorial video.
  • Loom- Click here for free easy to use screen recording!
  • Record a session on Zoom or on Microsoft Teams
  • Camstudio- Click here for a video tutorial.
  • Record a video on your phone, send to your computer, & upload to your online classroom platform.
  • Go LIVE on Social Media & then archive the session so students can view it later! Resources for getting started with a class Facebook/Instagram.

How do I find resources for the grade level & subjects I teach?

• The links below are sorted by subject area and are broken down into elementary and middle & high school levels. Remember, you can link the resources you find here into a digital classroom (see tutorials above)!
  • • Elementary Resources
    • Middle & High School Resources
    • All Grade Level Resources

• The site, WideOpenSchool.org, was created by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that rates education and entertainment content for children, with help from dozens of partner educational companies. The site brings together content from some amazing companies to help students, teachers and families find free, quality resources while school buildings are closed.

Who can I reach out to about purchasing devices for my students?

• Demand is high for devices at this time. We will update this section with more contacts as we find them. Check back in regularly to see what options are available.
  • HP®-Click here to join the Step Up for Students HP® Private Store. Fill out the registration information to gain access to exclusive offers on HP® Computers, Printers, Accessories and Original Ink & Toner. Sale pricing going on now!
    • Enjoy free standard shipping site-wide and a 30-day hassle free return or exchange policy.
    • For large order requests or unique inquiries please contact stepupforstudents@hp.com to be connected with a dedicated Account Manager.
  • Microsoft®- Email Dave.Patel@microsoft.com to inquire about devices & pricing options from Microsoft as well as free licenses for Office 365 Education that include Microsoft Teams!

Questions or Need Assistance?

• Contact OfficeofStudentLearning@stepupforstudents.org with questions.
• Take a moment to fill out our survey to let us know what online learning options you are using and what support you still need!