[GOPBC] FW: Coping with School Closures

Tue Mar 17 23:52:36 UTC 2020

Hi all,

Check out the post below with resources for all of you dealing with digital
learning days. 

In particular, note the Virtual Academy available starting on Monday with
lessons on blindness specific skills. 

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Seriously, we are feeling your pain with some of these digital resources.
If there is anything we can do to help, please reach out.

-Greg

Get tips on how to teach online, information and resources for virtual
learning, and activity ideas to try at home.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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