The Maryland Department of Labor's Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning has gathered and created the following content to support programs and instruction. Due to the plethora of resources being disseminated nationally in response to distance learning, we have created the following repository of content to be designed as a catchall for resources deemed relevant and high-quality. The content on this page will evolve as new resources become available, feel free to check back often or reach out to MD Labor for additional support. 

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COVID-19 Support for Adult Educators - LINCS Resource from the U.S. Department of Education

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Tools for Programs:

• Distance Learning Resource Site - Created by EdTech Center at World Education

• Tips to Rapidly Set-Up Distance Learning - Created by EdTech Center with World Education

• Adult Education & Technical Assistance Resource Center with the American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Tools for Instructors:

• Teacher Tools - Created by CrowdED Learning

• COVID-19 Educator Support - Created by GED Testing Service

• Continuing Instruction from a Distance - Created by ProLiteracy

• Back-to-School Resources - Created by TESOL International Association

• Texas' Official Website to support COVID-19 Response

• 4 Tips for Creating Successful Online Content - ISTE Blog Post

• Strategies for Classroom Interaction in Remote Face-to-Face Classes - EdTech Center Blog Post

• Mastering the Essentials of Online Instruction - Pearson

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Additional Resources & Descriptions:

• 2019 Global Learning Landscape by Holon IQ: Open source taxonomy that provides a crowd sourced capability for cataloging and organizing resources based on user-types and purpose.

• Top Tools for Learning 2019 by Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies: An annual report that compiles the top 200 tools for personal and professional learning, workplace learning, and education by way of an open survey.

• Tech Tools Repository by World Education: Listing of technology resources designed to improve employment trajectory of low-skilled adults, including a number of resources that have been field tested through social impact funding.

• Portable CTO: Index of technology tools with filters based on what type of technology you need and you/your organization’s “tech levels.” Helpful for navigating available tools based on costs and your team’s level of expertise.

• EdTech Center Distance Learning Strategy Sessions - Four webinar series hosted by World Education providing tools and rapid response tips to creating high-quality distance education

• Sustaining Adult Literacy During COVID-19 - ProLiteracy's running blog of national resources specific to education and literacy

• Loom - Video & screen sharing communication tool, free for Educators

• MD Cash Academy - This Organization helps individuals, families, and small businesses - who have been impacted financially by COVID-19 - identify resources to minimize financial burden.

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Webinars created/supported by Labor:

• Supporting Families - Created by Rachel Riggs at Frederick Community College