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Program Resources

Technology and Virtual Learning

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

In the wake of COVID-19, virtual learning resources have become key to connection and accessibility of youth programming. Learn how to strengthen the use of technology in your camps and activities!

Curriculum Ideas and Resources

  • TeachForAmerica: Teach For America brought together leaders in the distance learning space for informative webinars and information sessions. The recordings from these sessions and select courses are still available to support and help educators learn, grow, and lead in the post-Covid teaching environment.
  • Summer Camp Programming: A list of 20 ideas to keep camps and activities engaging even while conducted over Zoom or other virtual learning platform.
  • We Are Teachers: Here are 20 fun Zoom games for kids that you can use whenever you find yourself planning for virtual instruction.
  • Ditch That Textbook: This page has compiled over 100 remote learning activities that are fun and promote quality learning.
  • Vivify STEM: Here is a list of 50 icebreakers and games to keep students engaged and motivated during remote learning.
  • Cult of Pedagogy: A curated list of resources on distance learning, options for content delivery, different ways students can demonstrate learning, and the technology that can make it all work.
  • Common Sense: This list of 20 tools gives advice on how to set up an effective virtual learning environment — either by adapting existing curriculum, or designing a brand-new one from the ground up.
  • ACA Camps: Just as with physical camp on site, the safety of campers participating in any virtual camp programming must be a top priority. This article explains the best practices for keeping camps safe while online.
  • ACA Camps: The ACA has compiled virutal programming resources to help with virtual or hybrid summer camp planning.
  • What Is Successful Technology Integration?: This article describes how to successfully integrate technology into daily classroom practices.

Virtual Tours and Activities

  • St. Louis Activities: Unsure of what to do in St. Louis? Explore St. Louis has a variety of guides and lists of all the activities that the area has to offer.
  • Virtual Science: The Saint Louis Science Center is continuing to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning by using online content to engage our guests and members of all ages to keep learning and growing.
  • Cardinals Academic Program: A field trip experience at Busch Stadium that integrates the game of baseball with school curriculum and provides hands-on activities in various locations at Busch stadium.
  • The Arch at Home: This website provides virtual activities, live footage, and other videos to experience The St. Louis Arch at home.
  • St. Louis Zoo: Virtual Zoo Tours allow groups to connect with a Zoo Educator as they present some of the Saint Louis Zoo’s amazing animals — all via Zoom video chat.
  • Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site: Explore through this online platform the grounds of White Haven, now the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, and learn about the history and culture of the home of the 18th President of the United States.

Learn More about Technology Access

Washington University’s Report with Project Appleseed about technology and internet access in the St. Louis Region. Learn more about how inequalities across the digital divide affect kids and students in St. Louis schools.

  • The National Digital Inclusion Alliance: NDIA combines grassroots community engagement with technical knowledge, research, and coalition building to advocate on behalf of people working in their communities for digital equity.
  • Project Appleseed: Provides access to Internet enabled devices, collaborative and inclusive digital content, digital literacy training, and quality technical support for struggling families to be better able to use the internet for education, information, employment, well-being, and social connections.