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Learning or teaching from home is seeing a huge increase in popularity within the last decade.Online learning is helpful for unconventional students, such as those continuing their education later in life.Check out the table below to see where you can find online resources.

We’ll also show you how to: Get cheap or free internet Speed up your current internet Make an at-home study schedule Adjust to studying from home Helpful resources for online students, teachers and parents Look at this list of top online teaching and learning platforms for ages 2 to adult.Find the online learning sources best for you based on price, subject matter and age range.WebsiteStarting priceGrade/age rangeRecommended minimum internet speedBest for ABC Mouse$14.99/mo.Age 2 – 83 MbpsSecurity – The website has no advertisements or external links for kids to accidentally click on ClassDojoFree for teachersPre-K – 9th grade4 MbpsClassroom management Common Sense EducationFreeK – 12th grade3 MbpsSTEM, STEAM lessons Google ClassroomFreeTeachers 4 Mbps for group videos of five or more Educators and schools that use G Suite Khan AcademyFree8th grade and up2 MbpsVideos and interactive activities on a large variety of topics StarfallStudents: $35/yr.

Teachers: $70/yr.Pre-K – 5th grade3 MbpsBudget-friendly learning at home or on-the-go Udemy$11.99/courseAdults2 MbpsAI or machine learning Get cheap internet for online learning One of the major obstacles to successful online teaching and learning is access to affordable internet.Luckily, there are a few ways to get cheap internet for your home, including modifying your current service, switching providers or finding student internet discounts.Low-income internet is available for homes that meet income requirements.

Check out the ISPs with special internet programs: Optimum Advantage Internet – Up to 50 Mbps for $14.99/mo.Access from AT&T – Up to 100 Mbps starting at $10.00/mo.Cox Connect2Compete – Up to 100 Mbps for $9.95/mo.

Mediacom Xtream Connect – Up to 100 Mbps for $14.99/mo.Spectrum Internet Assist – Varies Xfinity Internet Essentials – Up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/mo.Now that you know what resources are available to at-home students and what speeds those programs require, you can assess if you have the best home internet to support your household.

Speed up your current internet Before upgrading or shopping for internet, take stock of what you need to study or teach from home.Ask yourself questions such as, “how many people in your home will be using the internet at once?” and “what types of activities are you doing online?” to make sure that you are not paying for more internet speed than you need.  If you already have internet access at your home, but it’s not as fast as you would like, there are a few tips and tricks that you can try before paying more for faster internet.  Make sure you are using the best web browser Try updating your modem and router If you need to stream lessons online, check out these tips for improving your streaming quality If your internet is just generally slow, try these tips for improving your Wi-Fi connection What internet speed do you need? You can test your current upload and download speeds to see what your internet connection can handle.Light internet use 1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps 2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps 5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps Moderate internet use 1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps 2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps 5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps High internet use 1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps 2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps 5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps Make a remote learning schedule It’s a good idea to make a schedule for the days you will be learning or teaching remotely.

Even if you don’t end up strictly sticking to your schedule, it can serve as a reliable outline for your day.  If you’re a parent of a student who is currently learning from home or a teacher in charge of getting your lesson plans online, you may have to log in at a certain time each day to interact with your classroom.The good news is the rest of your day’s schedule is up to you.Remember, the most important actions to setting up yourself or your child for success with online learning is to promote: Attendance: Make sure to log in before classes start.

Give yourself time to sort out any technical issues if you are using a new technology that is not familiar to you.Participation: Part of staying engaged with online learning is asking questions and engaging in lessons, just like if you were in the physical classroom.Follow-through: Complete and turn in assignments on time, and allow time for studying when necessary.

Need some more help staying organized? Check out these student-friendly apps to keep you on the right track.Fun online platforms Interactive elements, games and the ability to personalize learning are just a few of the perks to some of these learning sites: Quizlet – This free and paid plan educational site specializes in study aids like flash cards, guides and practice tests.Prices run from $7.99/mo.

or $35.99/yr.Kahoot! – This online game-based learning app has free and paid plans available.It allows users to make presentations, craft lessons, share with others and play learning games.

Paid plans range from $7.99/mo.to $19.99/mo.Blooket – This site provides free games for students and teachers, with the added feature of reports at the end of the games that provide feedback on a student’s opportunity area.

There are free and paid plans, with the opportunity to buy as a group for up to 360 players.Individual subscriptions cost $4.99/mo.to $9.99/mo.

How to successfully study and work from home Much like working from home, learning or teaching from home can be a whole new experience, especially to those who are used to being in a conventional classroom for eight hours a day.So be prepared for possible apprehension on the part of children and teens.If you’re a student or a teacher with young children at home as well, here’s some advice from WFH parents that might help.  And remember, the first few days, or weeks, may require some adjustment before you feel a sense of routine and normalcy, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re not getting the hang of it right away.  Bookmark our Resource Center to keep up with more broadband information and follow our experts on Facebook and Twitter to get notifications on new posts.

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