Navigating Remote and Online Tools in Elementary School

This chapter provides an overview of online tools and resources available to teachers for remote and classroom teaching. Included is background on the use of technology to support high quality instruction including consideration of TPACK as a construct for teacher decision making. Also considered are systems and tools that schools, teachers, and families can utilize to strengthen both instruction and family engagement and apps that promote independent learning. The chapter closes with thoughts about the kinds of questions that are helpful to ask when deciding on digital systems and tools.