We recently shared a list of 10 training tools students could use in remote learning environments. We understand that even as 2021 kicks off, many teachers are continuing to adjust to a combination of virtual and blended learning environments. To help educators find teaching tools and resources that will resonate with their virtual students, here is a new list of 10 more engaging learning aids your students can use for at-home learning.
Bonus Tip: All below products include curriculum, which you can share with your students so they can access activities and assessments from home. Access all of our curriculum for free during these unprecedented times by clicking here.
Food Truck Design Kit
This kit includes five sets of furniture plus dry erase boards, markers, cloths and photo key cards. Up to five students at a time can use this kit from home to learn best practices for building a food truck business. Better yet, it includes enough hands-on lab activities and lesson plans to teach a 3-week unit on food truck entrepreneurship.
RealCare Baby
The most advanced infant simulator on the market gives students a realistic look at parenthood. As one of the most memorable learning experiences in a student’s education, RealCare Baby shows the tremendous amount of responsibility caring for a child can be.
Check out our recent blog series featuring FCS teachers who are successfully using RealCare Baby in a pandemic.
Plant Mini Educational Hydroponics System Class Pack (5-pack)
These desktop-size systems can be used to practice 3 different hydroponics growth methods: Deep water culture, ebb and flow and microgreen. While individuals can take on the responsibility of growing a variety of produce at home or in the classroom, students will experience valuable STEM and hands-on experimentation lessons.
RealCareer™ Electrical Wiring Kit
No shock here! Students can use this kit to practice wiring the most common residential circuits without the risk of shock. The battery-powered assessment kit provides safe, immediate and corrective feedback. Purchasing additional electrical wiring wall panels allows for small group work in the classroom or individual practice at home.
Learn more by reading our recent blog, “Wiring Concepts: How to Safely Engage Students in Residential Wiring.”
Blood Pressure Simulator
With pre-programed blood pressure sounds and no cuff inflation, this award-winning, wearable blood pressure simulator allows student to safely practice taking blood pressure. We already know this simulator is great for bringing clinical simulation to the classroom. To ensure health and safety, you can let your students take the simulator to their homes allowing practice in new surroundings.
Online Employability Skills Program and Online Leadership Soft Skills Program
As the name implies, these software programs are accessed from anywhere, on any device. Both provide engaging lessons that address in-demand leadership and soft skills. They feature videos, scenarios and other activities in a series of guided, self-paced online lessons. Purchase a 1-, 3- or 5-year teacher, site or district license to makes these programs available to your classroom or entire district.
Tip: Try these programs for free! Sign up here.
Common Welding Joints Kit
This portable kit includes flash cards and posters that enhance student understanding of welding joint types. It also addresses proper welding techniques and how to prevent welding issues. We recommend sending this kit home with students, where they can study each piece and submit written or recorded discussions of correct welding techniques.
RealCare™ Shaken Baby Simulator
As this Missouri FCS teacher recently shared with us, our Shaken Baby Simulator makes an engaging learning aid even when demonstrated via video. This unique simulator features a transparent head that clearly defines the traumatic brain injuries caused by shaking an infant. This simulator cries and, when shaken, affected sections of the brain light up to illustrate when brain damage has occurred. We recommend demonstrating this simulator using your favorite videoconferencing tool, then having students submit written or recorded reflections.
Get more ideas in this recent blog, “How to teach a lesson on child abuse prevention remotely.”
Suture Practice Class Set
Each Suture Practice Class Set includes enough supplies for up to 7 students to practice simultaneously. Use it to send over a half-dozen students supplies to practice accurate suturing techniques at home.
RealCare® Pregnancy Profile® Simulator
Wearable simulators are powerful teaching tools. When teaching lessons on pregnancy, incorporating a wearable pregnancy vest is a great way to help students understand what pregnancy is like. But how can you create that experience in a remote or blended learning environment? If your students are able to come to school to pick up items, you could send the Pregnancy Profile home with students (it comes in a convenient storage bag).
You could also have students conduct a DIY experience at home using these apps:
- Baby & Mom – Pregnancy Idle 3D Simulator
- Pregnant Mother Simulator – Virtual Pregnancy Game
Get more ideas in this recent blog, “How to Use the Pregnancy Profile Simulator in Remote, Hybrid or In-Person Learning Environments“
Resources for learning more
Looking for more engaging learning aids and resources for remote teaching? Consider these resources:
- Read our original post, “10 Engaging Learning Aids Your Students Can Use For At-Home Learning.”
- Access our free guide, “5 Strategies for a Successful Remote Learning Environment“
