Online Learning Resource Center (OLRC) for Career and Technical Educators (Secondary)

Welcome to the Minnesota State Career and Technical Education Online Learning Resource Center (OLRC), a consolidated source of instructional materials to help secondary and post-secondary educators adapt to the need for ongoing remote or blended instruction. The resources in OLRC have been curated by educators and are free for educators to browse and use.  Curation was performed using a selection criteria rubric, and content in OLRC is monitored and updated regularly to ensure its relevance and usefulness.​

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*Neither Minnesota State nor the Minnesota Department of Education endorses or promotes any of the resources in OLRC.

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Online Learning Instructional Content for Secondary Technology and Computer Science Educators

  • Code.org - Free

    Courses and activities for all grade levels. At home resources available to students, parents and instructors. Activities include projects, videos and tutorials. Teachers will have access after creating an account to a full course catalog.

    CompuScholar - Yearly Site License for Schools or Per Student License For at Home

    Comprehensive online curriculum in a variety of programming subjects including Java, Python, C#, Gaming and digital literacy. Free teacher professional development available and mentoring. In addition, curriculum includes, videos, quizzes, activities and teacher guides. All curriculum is standards based.

    EduCode - Free Trial, Subscription

    Over 100 hours of online learning. The site offering videos, games, real world projects, quizzes and mini lessons for all age levels. Students will learn 21st century skills needed for the high demand computer science positions.

    NDG - Free for Academy Members

    Courses available in Networking, OS & IT, programming, internet, infrastructure, cybersecurity, packer tracer, and more. Certification preparation available and badges. Career preparation available. Resources for remote learning and in person learning. Resources to assist the classroom teachers including videos and webinars.

  • ISTE - Membership required

    Membership Online resources, strategies and professional development for technology educators. Areas of focus include digital citizenship, STEAM, Artificial education, online learning and computational thinking and more. ISTE have developed standards which provide a framework for innovation in education and prepare skilled learners for career readiness.

    ITX Exploration Curriculum - Free

    A complete curriculum with a 8 modules of topics including computer basics, networking, repair, internet, gaming, computer productivity, careers etc.

    Khan Academy - Free

    Practice tests, practice exercises, videos and mastery skills. Lessons and support is available in computer programming, animation, webpage programming, webpage design, game design, game programming, data management tools, and more. Khan Academy is supported by industry professionals and educators. There are resources for at home learning as while as teacher support.

    National Academy Foundation - Free

    Membership Online resources, strategies and professional development for technology educators. Areas of focus include digital citizenship, STEAM, Artificial education, online learning and computational thinking and more. ISTE have developed standards which provide a framework for innovation in education and prepare skilled learners for career readiness.

  • CompTia IT Fundamentals - Paid Subscription

    Online curriculum for computer networking, A+ Certification, IT fundamentals and computer security. Curriculum is designed for individual use or to support instructors in these areas. Content includes tutorials, practice exercises, labs, test prep for certification.

    Cisco E-learning Resources - Paid classroom room subscriptions and free learning community support available

    Training and curriculum for networking and computer security. Classroom curriculum, videos, testing, virtual labs and certification preparation. Training is available for individuals as well as classrooms.

    National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center - Membership by state and institution

    Teaching resources and materials. Professional development webinars and workshops are available. Free Cybersecurity curriculum, Health IT, interactive lessons and modules to assist in student learning. Students workshops and camps provided through the center.

    NOVA Energy and Cybersecurity Lab Games - Free

    A digital platform the uses games and interactive to foster exploration. Labs to engage students in scientific investigation. Access to Instructional resources and professional development for instructors. Projects and resources in Engineering and Technology including careers.

  • Explore NASA - Free

    A variety of hands-on activities and videos for students. These activities are available for classroom use or as an at home activity. Resources and support are available to education. There are activities for all age groups.

    PBS Learning Media: Engineering and Technology - Free

    A digital platform the uses games and interactive to foster exploration. Labs to engage students in scientific investigation. Access to Instructional resources and professional development for instructors. Projects and resources in Engineering and Technology including careers.

ONLINE LEARNING PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATORS

To provide feedback on OLRC or suggest other resources to be added, please send an email to OLRCfeedback@minnstate.edu.

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