Messages from Governor Newsom
Governer's Newsroom - https://www.gov.ca.gov/newsroom/

Messages from Mayor Garcetti
https://corona-virus.la/

California Department of Public Health
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx

LA County Department of Public Health
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

OSHA - Covid-19 Guidelines
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

OSHA - Control and Prevention
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html#health

OSHA- Guidelines for returning to work
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf

Cal/OSHA Covid-19 Guidelines
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC COVID page
https://www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus

What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Link to the GC memos:
https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/general-counsel-memos

See GC 20-04, Case Summaries Pertaining to the Duty to Bargain in Emergency Situations
Link to Advice memos dealing with COVID-19
https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/advice-memos/advice-memoranda-dealing-covid-19

Department of Labor (DOL) – Wage and Hour Division
DOL Main COVID Page
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic

Paid Leave info sheets/Employer Requirements & Employee Rights
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave

Recently revised regs clarifying Paid Leave requirements under FFCRA (announcement and Regs)
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200911-2
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/16/2020-20351/paid-leave-under-the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act
 

 

 

IATSE Corona Virus Update Portal
https://www.iatse.net/coronavirus-update-portal

AFL-CIO Info Portal
https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information

California Labor Federation
https://calaborfed.org/covid-19-outbreak-resources-and-information-for-workers/

Los Angeles Federation of Labor
https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information/
 

 

When the Paycheck Stops - Recorded Webinar from Labor Community Services and the LA Fed.
https://lcs-la.org/wtps

FAQs that were addressed in the April 14 EDD Webinar
These have been approved by EDD but they cautioned us that these answers are good for now, but that they may change as the EDD process for getting benefits out changes.

Pandemic Unemplyment Assistance (PUA) How-To
http://www.ialocal871.org/Portals/0/COVID/Pandemic%20Unemployment%20Assistance%20(PUA)%20Program%20-%20How%20To%20Access%20Information%20(April%202020)%20FINAL%204-20.pdf?ver=2020-04-20-152428-627

April 15 update: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/

EXPANDED EDD HOURS- the Employment Development Department (EDD) will launch a new call center on Monday that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PUA ROLLOUT ON APRIL 28th- The EDD will also stand up a one-stop-shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting April 28. The PUA will provide federally funded benefits distinct from UI program for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19. This includes the self-employed, individuals who may be employees but who lack sufficient work history and independent contractors. Federal guidelines include gig workers and California’s gig workers will continue to be protected by our strong laws against misclassification in the administration of PUA. PUA benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours – not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED CALIFORNIANS- (our members are likely documented but may have family members who are not)- California’s $75 million Disaster Relief Fund will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief, including the CARES Act, due to their immigration status. Approximately 150,000 undocumented adult Californians will receive a one-time cash benefit of $500 per adult with a cap of $1,000 per household to deal with the specific needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals can apply for support beginning next month.

The state’s Disaster Relief Fund will be dispersed through a community-based model of regional nonprofits with expertise and experience serving undocumented communities.

California has developed an immigrant resource guide to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance, including public benefits, that are available to immigrant Californians.

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In the state of California, if your employer has shut down operations or reduced hours due to COVID-19, you can file an unemployment insurance claim.

Our general advice is to file for unemployment as soon as possible to minimize the time it will take for you to collect benefits should you become eligible. Filing for unemployment simply creates an account with a state's department of labor; it does not mean you are seeking benefits for any particular week. 

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has announced if you cannot work because you have been exposed to COVID-19, they will provide short term benefit payments. Paid Family Leave can be used if you find you are taking care of a family member who has been quarantined.

For more information go to: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Info Just For Entertainment Industry Workers from EDD: https://edd.ca.gov/unemployment/entertainment.htm

• Changes to job classifications (871 specific!) EDD uses for our members applying for UI
• Labor & Workforce Agency - Lots of good info here
• FAQs on Laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner's Office
• EDD Programs Breakdown(Printable PDF)  Online version
• EDD Corona Virus FAQs

 

Unemployment calculator from Zippia
Zippia analyzed each state's unemployment policies to determine how much unemployed workers at every income level can expect to receive under the coronavirus stimulus. They turned the data into a calculator to determine your potential benefit, along with additional resources and maps.
https://www.zippia.com/research/unemployment-stimulus-by-state/

Members who are working out of state: SB 271, which passed last year, is effective as of January 2020. It ensures that our members who make California their home have full access to UI, SDI, and PFL benefits, regardless of whether work on a production takes them to another state.

Work search requirement:

The EDD is currently waiving the work search requirement for COVID-related unemployment claims. However, if you are concerned for any reason and want to make sure you are covered, you may go ahead and put yourself on the Local’s availability list. It costs you nothing, satisfies the work search requirement, and can’t be done retroactively.
Log in at www.ialocal871.org and navigate to: https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/My-Profile/Update-My-Availability. This cannot be done retroactively. If you need your login and password email Office@ialocal871.org.

From the EDD:
https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/eligibility.htm accessed on 4/16/2020

“Due to the impact of COVID-19, we made the following temporary exceptions for all Unemployment Insurance claims until further notice:

• Waiting Period – The 7-day waiting period is waived for claims beginning on or after January 19, 2020. After you submit your first two-week continued certification, you will be paid for the first week of your claim.
• Work Search – You are not required to look for work each week to be eligible for benefits.”
   

 

From The IATSE: https://www.iatse.net/news/congress-passes-cares-act-providing-immediate-economic-relief-entertainment-workers
Good overall explanation from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/stimulus-checks-are-coming-here-s-how-make-sure-you-n1169576
Stimulus check Calculator from WashingtonPost: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/
Deadline article about how CARES will affect Entertainment industry: https://deadline.com/2020/03/coronavirus-congress-entertainment-1202891947/
IRS COVID info: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

 

IATSE EMERGENCY RELIEF

• FAQ (Read this!) Info on the process, what's available, and who is eligible

IATSE members in Southern California should apply only to MPTF, and the rest of the country should apply only to The Actors Fund. The only exceptions in Southern California are Local 600 and Local 33 who should apply to The Actors Fund.

Motion Picture Television Fund (Southern California Residents)

Intake line: 323-634-3888,  www.mptf.com/covid-19-relief-funds/
All members including sports are eligible

Actors Fund (IATSE members who don't live in Southern California)

Emergency Financial Assistance: 
https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/social-services-financial-assistance
Instructions for COVID eligibility: https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help

Other Relief

Rent Relief Los Angeles County-
 The LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief application will open on August 17, 2020, through August 31 for income-eligible renters in Los Angeles County. (This program EXCLUDES City of LA.)   https://211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief
More info:
https://wwwa.lacda.org/programs/rent-relief

 

Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund is pleased to announce Phase 2 of our COVID-19 relief effort.

Individuals can now apply for a Phase 2 Emergency Grant.

Please Note: Phase 2 grants are open to a larger population of film industry workers than Phase 1. Some individuals who did not qualify for Phase 1, will qualify for Phase 2. Please carefully review the criteria here:  https://wrpioneers.org/covid19grant/

United Way of Los Angeles

211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for health, human and social services in Los Angeles County. 211’s phone lines are open 24/7 and are answered by trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time with an updated services database of over 50,000 services.
Call 211 for help: https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/get-help/ or www.211.org

Federal Student Loans

Federal student loan payments will be suspended through September 30.

Good information from the Department for Professional Employees here:
https://www.dpeaflcio.org/blog/government-relief-for-federal-student-loans-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

This article from Forbes gives a great breakdown of the current economic relief on this front, including what you should and should not do.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/03/28/student-loans-payments-suspended/#6572e0fe1b10
 

Relief Fund for Hollywood Support Staff - currently not taking any more applications
For support staffers, #PayUpHollywood, Scriptnotes Podcast, Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society (JHRTS) and YEA! have teamed to create the Hollywood Support Staff COVID-19 Relief Fund (apply; donate).
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQKXL5K

Crowd-sourced guide to local services

Here is a great LA-based, crowd-sourced guide to local services available during COVID-19--covering government benefits, worker/housing/low-income resources, entertainment, best practices, etc. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview
 

 

 

Webinar recording: Workers Compensation During Covid-19 from Law firm Ford & Wallach**
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=703313333750070

871 Members - Ford & Wallach did a presentation just for our membership - login and visit the notice on the MY 871 page for more info and link.

 

 

Covered California

If you haven’t yet qualified for MPI coverage, COVID-19 is now a qualifying event to get Covered California insurance plans. You do not have to have the virus to qualify. Special open enrollment has opened up because of the threat of getting the disease and being uninsured.

https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/special-enrollment/

 

 

MPI

For updates visit: https://www.mpiphp.org/home, Click on the COVID-19 tab, and select Latest Updates.

MPI tells us their call systems are getting experiencing long wait times and recommend people email service@mpiphp.org. As a reminder, please include your name, date of birth, MPI ID (or last four numbers of your Social Security Number) and mailing address (or phone number) when sending emails to MPI. This will help expedite the process of responding.

 

UCLA Health

The UCLA Health Coronavirus Patient Hotline is (310) 267-3300. 
https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus
https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus#what-you-should-know

Exer Urgent Care
Urgent care (Anthem), for a $15 copay, is available at all Exer Urgent Care clinics. http://exerurgentcare.com/
Members should ask their favorite Urgent Care if they’re covered by MPI or the individual health plan. Some are. 

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Precautions:

(Courtesy of the Actors Fund)

• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often for at least 20 seconds.
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Avoid close contact—meaning within about six feet—with people who have a cough or other respiratory symptoms.
• Healthy people do not need to routinely wear face masks to prevent infection, but use a mask if you are caring for someone who is ill.
• Get the flu vaccine. Older people should also consider getting vaccinated against pneumonia.

If you feel ill:

• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your bent elbow, (NOT YOUR HAND) and immediately dispose of tissues in the trash.
• Avoid close contact with others including handshakes and hugging.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• If you think you may have been exposed to Coronavirus, contact a health care provider promptly if you develop a fever, cough or have difficulty breathing.
• Before you go to a clinic or hospital, call ahead so the staff can take appropriate precautions.
• Wearing a face mask can stop the spread of droplets that can transmit the virus to others.

 

 

 

Helping Kids cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kids-coping-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Bedtime Stress & COVID: 19 Wellness Tools For Kids
Explore these tools and tricks to help kids de-stress and unwind for a smooth bedtime routine.
https://myslumberyard.com/blog/bedtime-apps-for-kids-covid/

Tips for Families: Coronavirus
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus

Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street Coronavirus town hall
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-coronavirus-town-hall-april-25-2020-app/index.html

How to talk to your children about protests and racism (Article)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html

Short podcast put together by NPR and the Sesame Street Workshop. A primer and understanding on how to talk to young children about race:
Talking Race With Young Children (Podcast Episode)
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children?

The Children’s Community School in Philadelphia did all the research and legwork on this information.
http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/

Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race
https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/

 

Collections:

List from Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/parents-guide-education-resources-coronavirus/

Here's The Entire List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the AFL-CIO are partnering to provide union families with helpful lessons and tools for kids in pre-K through 12th grade who are now learning at home and coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Access lessons, online tools, resources and more.
https://sharemylesson.com/coronavirus/parents

Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
https://wideopenschool.org/

A Great Google list of resources, many are free
Parents Supporting Teachers COVID-19 Resources List, Created for Parents, by Parents, with support from Reclaim Our Schools Los Angeles (ROSLA) and the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1c16AcG6bZ1I7allbAQd_isQ1YvuJ9A-07XypTgeevjg/htmlview

SUPER GOOGLE LIST OF EDU Companies offering FREE RESOURCES
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RRv9cENXMp1frTxMmGv3HrNkag6e2RqRZirpHSRzy44/htmlview
 
Calendar with when a bunch of different educational livestreams are happening. (NOTE: it’s in Eastern time)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9vA4JUnr1xFafSY5n7iF75eCb3fX2Azy_6rZOOzH_8/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true&fbclid=IwAR3f0gVRSEZ3nKkS1L38I-D7dUBK6fMeu26H8XXgtU-qS_2t78lF7dYuvUk

This is from a tech teacher in Aurora, CO.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGZiBPqMYnfFtHs8smVW4HY8nE9LBHTfZwUiw718ZCU/edit?ts=5e78e7d2

Another resource from LAUSD
​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR0Xgnhp7UGPBrCoamxfHSfUsYJSeXV7oQUGE5BjmwSnoP3TCaifHzqREPA

Large spreadsheet with basically All Subjects and virtual ways to learn:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUCBRosJOFkgwe1_EBEQjRfRbpZMk5gdJcMVUsK9OUY/htmlview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR37Gguh0aNPqEmlOIz3pvK0lknwTYhmZY6tmxy-QKCufUxNSlmzX43hM8s

LAUSD Resources
https://achieve.lausd.net/resources

Northshore Learning – Resources by Grade Level
https://www.nsd.org/northshorelearns/home-learning
 
PBS SoCal – Resources by grade Level
https://www.pbssocal.org/pbs-news/at-home-learning/
 
Virtual Field Trips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview
 

Credit: Claire Fry
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Tutoring Resources

Learn to Be
https://www.learntobe.org/

Patrons of the Los Angeles Public Library and more than 2,200 other libraries across North America that have partnered with Tutor.com, individual tutoring sessions are available for free as a regular, ongoing service.
https://www.lapl.org/onlinetutor

Individual Links - resources and Activities:

 

Kids Yoga and Meditation from Alo Gives
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0asrzrjtZJWljYTAwKM6mdb4RfoiSxx

Cosmic Kids Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Go Noodle
https://www.gonoodle.com/

Pancake Manor – Preschool Songs and Action Songs for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ZLcq6glzORs-7WxZ08vtgDn4TN5DIjV

Harry Potter At Home
Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone
(Other chapters coming…)
https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived

NASA has made its entire Media Library of over 140,000 photos and resources accessible to the public and copyright free
https://images.nasa.gov/search-results?q=star&page=1&media=image,video,audio&yearStart=1920&yearEnd=2020

TEDed is working with expert educators and TED speakers to create and share daily virtual lessons on a widespread of subjects for elementary level students all the way up to college students. Sign up for their daily newsletter.
https://ed.ted.com/daily_newsletter

BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental melodies.
https://beepbox.co/

Pencil Madness is a free online sketching tool for students to practice visual arts online.
https://kidsgardening.org/

Art for Kids Hub
https://www.artforkidshub.com/

Draw Your favorite Disney characters via these easy-to-follow YouTube character tutorials.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/

Lincoln center Concerts for Kids
For family audiences, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with a remarkable group of artists who will bring world-class performances and diverse musical perspectives straight from their homes to yours. We’re excited to share these short performances recorded by the artists themselves with your family at home. New concerts are released on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm ET and Sundays at 11:00 am ET, then available on demand.
http://lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/concertsforkids

Crayola lesson plans, art-infused, standards-based activities and lessons
https://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/

826: A Good Time to Write: Remote Learning Kit
https://826digital.com/sparks/a-good-time-to-write-remote-learning-kit

KIDs &Parents- GoZenOnline offers anxiety relief songs, relaxation exercises and tips for parents on its YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/user/gozenonline/videos

“Read & Learn with Simon Kids” is a new video series hosted on the Simon Kids YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjLHi6qZaLcm6ZrWW3JLiA

Free Audiobooks for kids – places and suggestions
https://www.waterford.org/resources/free-audiobooks-for-kids/

Moovlee offers yoga and meditation exercises for kids that are led by a cartoon monkey.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSS5kMpKCaJ_HhTM9-HKHg

Actors reading children’s stories. Rami Malek, Viola Davis, Kevin Costner, etc. Free but donations are accepted that benefit the SAG AFTRA Foundation.
https://www.storylineonline.net/

Sadler Wells Dance -Family Dance workshop for Kids aged 2-6
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuzlbdGtV_-bimq6JL5ArVit

Random suggestion generator in various “to do while at home” Categories
http://www.pandemic-toolkit.com/home

Audible Stories
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Mystery science
https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
 
Khan Academy
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
 
Scholastic Learn at Home
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
 
Free Daily Art Lessons on Facebook from “Make”
https://www.facebook.com/makepaducah/posts/1391011517767132
 
Download Coloring Pages from over 100 Museums
https://lifehacker.com/download-coloring-pages-from-over-100-museums-1832753859
 
Bio- interactive – expected to be posting resources specifically for teaching remotely/teaching at home in the next couple of days
https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources
 
Music Education – Save the Music (things in Orange are available online)
https://www.savethemusic.org/grants/teacher-resources/
 
Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari
http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
 
Cleveland Inner City Ballet - Virtual Online Ballet Instruction Program
https://www.clevelandinnercityballet.org/single-post/2020/03/14/Cleveland-Inner-City-Ballet-to-launch-Virtual-Online-Ballet-Instruction-Program
 
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Georgia Aquarium underwater cams
https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/ga/atlanta/georgia-aquarium-has-live-cameras-that-let-you-explore-from-home

Art For Kids YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ?fbclid=IwAR1x5k9U2KpQYEp7JkZ1MpC4ddPR9c5stxqSjVXDVT5fhx4eUEROo-XFoEI

P.E. Classes online
https://www.playpennies.com/free-things-to-do/joe-wicks-is-the-nations-pe-teacher-with-free-daily-kids-workouts-on-you-tube-186068?fbclid=IwAR3Nqmz2ya7-R7d5BCs6EBrDEGI0lsH5FOHxYGkdjSaw0Qv1kBkkw1pr4uU

Music Lessons
https://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2012/08/the-ultimate-list-of-online-music.html?fbclid=IwAR33av2HcFQotgiebpHy0jMIwIGURl8j5yPpQxyhUN5SyxPfbF6cJAOZGF4

Grade Level Workbooks for Parents from Teachers
https://www.edhelper.com/teacher-education/Daily-Free-Learning-Workbooks-for-Teachers-to-Share-with-Parents-while-Schools-are-Closed-Kids-will-actually-do-these.htm?fbclid=IwAR1x6oO4_wxTkkeDPagq7PvkETob9LBWjH1aYLi1xpKs-OVRxP4sTtJQfQ8

Over 100 Activities for Kids on a Dime Budget
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR2cT3I44axtE6BKsAOcHSold4PjtjbDOQSTifsen_2-e0dnp6EXPMfNnXw

Social Studies - 42 Fun Websites to Learn and Teach Social Studies From Home
https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/42-fun-websites-to-learn-and-teach-social-studies-from-home?fbclid=IwAR3Zdk4-nOxcDVEIujFB3REGBneVyY1WC4Mn-M7FAEursd4ehjjjvb6h3Nc

Authors Read-Aloud Online: Google Doc is at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OH-_GM-eYefOa7JDNmM6wdUb9fsa1H8k8O_XgPih4m0/preview?fbclid=IwAR1DxEPouTzHlKubHdZ0IKaQ-X8P20_3uGj4cdnd7s9xoAlAErwq9vW68Ro

Storytime from Astronauts: Astronauts are reading books from space.
https://storytimefromspace.com/

Apps for Special Needs Students at Home:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/apps-students-special-needs-school-buildings-shutter

 

 

 

How to Use Zoom for Video Conferencing & Virtual Meetings
https://youtu.be/fMUxzrgZvZQ
https://youtu.be/sJq_OM5VcDY

Classes:

Sync on set Webinars
https://support.synconset.com/article/33ejgunsfc-join-upcoming-webinars

Media Services
https://www.mediaservices.com/resources/webinars-events/

La Public Library online Learning resources
https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/online-learning

Free Language Learning With Your Library Card
https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/free-language-learning-your-library-card

Start a New Hobby with Gale Courses
https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/got-cabin-fever-start-new-hobby-gale-courses

Universal Class includes lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas
https://www.lapl.org/universal-class

Free Month Trial from The Great Courses:
https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo

Free Ivy League classes- 
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/

Open Yale Courses
https://oyc.yale.edu/

Coursera –
https://www.coursera.org/yale

Harvard University Classes
https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx
 
Carnegie Mellon University
http://oli.cmu.edu/independent-learner-courses/

Duke University
https://www.coursera.org/duke

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

Stanford University
https://online.stanford.edu/courses-programs?keywords=Free&availability[available]=available&delivery[164]=164

UC Berkeley
https://www.edx.org/school/uc-berkeleyx
 
Social Justice Classes
UC Santa Cruz- Feminism and Social Justice-
https://www.coursera.org/learn/feminism-social-justice

Writing for Social Justice
Learn to harness the power of writing to bring about personal, social, and political changes that matter.
https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice

Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History
Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life

African American History: From Emancipation to the Present
The purpose of this course is to examine the African American experience in the United States from 1863 to the present.
https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162

An introduction to American government and politics
https://www.edx.org/xseries/harvardx-us-government

Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History
Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life

Love as a Force for Social Justice
This course will explore the concept of agape love (compassion/kindness) as a force for social justice and action and as the inspiration for service and the application of knowledge to positive social change
https://www.coursera.org/learn/love-social-justice

Storytelling 101: Make Your Voice Heard
Black Lives Matter Stories
https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins

RECORDING: Conversation with Ava DuVernay: Art is Activism
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Conversation-with-Ava-DuVernay-Art-is-Activism

LGBTQ Pride: From Origins to Evolution Teach-Out
https://www.classcentral.com/course/lgbtq-pride-16899

The Safe Zone Project
A free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops
https://thesafezoneproject.com/

Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories
Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.
https://www.edx.org/course/women-making-history-ten-objects-many-stories

Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018
This course begins with an examination of how the Cold War reinforced the ideals of the suburban, nuclear family and how these ideals impacted women's trajectory towards independence and equality, and ends with the rise of the Me Too movement and a look at how the 2018 midterm election ushered in a new era of women in politics.
https://www.edx.org/course/fighting-for-equality-19502018

Native American Studies Online Source Guide
https://eslibrary.berkeley.edu/NASsites/native-american-studies-online-source-guide

Indigenous Canada
From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

Aboriginal Worldviews and Education
Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/aboriginal-education

Indigenous Peoples' Rights
Examine how Indigenous Peoples have been contesting norms, institutions and global debates in the past 50 years, and how they have been re-shaping and gradually decolonizing these systems at international and national levels.
https://www.edx.org/course/indigenous-peoples-rights

Salmon, People, and Place
This course explores the relationships between salmon and people with an emphasis on the special ties of salmon to Indigenous peoples and to Alaska Natives in particular.
https://www.edx.org/course/salmon-people-place

Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
In this course, learners will join the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian to explore the impact of problematic narratives of Native Americans on U.S. society and education and learn ways to recognize and share more complete narratives both inside and outside the classroom. https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans

Civics and Government
Intro to American Civics-
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/Introduction-to-American-Civics-Presented-by-Zero-L?delta=0

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts and Bureaucracy
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-political-institutions-congress-presidency-courts-and-bureaucracy?delta=1

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Interest Groups, and the Media
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/citizen-politics-america-public-opinion-elections-interest-groups-and-media?delta=1

U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-public-policy-social-economic-and-foreign-policies?delta=1

American Government: Constitutional Foundations
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations?delta=1

The Health Effects of Climate Change
Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/health-effects-climate-change
 

Drawing Classes
https://www.fastcompany.com/90478307/stuck-at-home-take-free-drawing-classes-from-famous-illustrators

10 University Art Classes You Can Take for Free Online
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-university-art-classes-free-online

Drawabox is a set of free exercise-based lessons that focus on the fundamentals - the skills you'll need to make sense of all the other resources and tutorials out there.
https://drawabox.com/

Proko.com -30 days free
https://www.proko.com/

Ctrl+paint
Ctrl+Paint is a free learning resource dedicated to the basics of digital painting. Each bite-sized video covers a different concept, allowing you to learn complex subjects in manageable increments.
https://www.ctrlpaint.com/

Line of Action - Free/Paid
Customized to your drawing goals.
https://line-of-action.com/

SVS Learn -Emphasis on Storytelling
Learn illustration from the best! Prepare for a career in illustration with our online classes.
For a limited time we're giving a select number of people 30 days free access to all 80+ courses in our membership. But keep it a secret because not everyone is getting this opportunity.
https://www.svslearn.com/
 

Adobe Classes/Graphic Design
CAL ARTS The Language of Design: Form and Meaning
https://www.coursera.org/learn/design-language

CAL ARTS Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop
https://www.coursera.org/learn/poetry-workshop

Adobe’s Discover Graphic Design
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/discover.html

CalArts Graphic Design Specialization
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/graphic-design

Canva Design School: Graphic Design Basics
https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/

Logo Design Fundamentals
https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/

Introduction to Graphic Design History
https://www.kadenze.com/courses/introduction-to-graphic-design-history/info

Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
https://design.tutsplus.com/courses/from-the-top-adobe-illustrator-for-beginners

Graphic Design Basics: Core Principles for Visual Design
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Graphic-Design-Basics-Core-Principles-for-Visual-Design/1539782161

Live Graphic Design Courses: Creative Live
https://www.creativelive.com/onair/design

Applying Design Principles
https://alison.com/course/design-applying-design-principles

Creating Brand Systems: An Overview of Combining Logos and Type
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Creating-Brand-Systems-An-Overview-of-Combining-Logos-and-Type/1941759612

Introduction to Typography
https://www.coursera.org/learn/typography

Beginner’s Guide to Image Editing in Photoshop, Pluralsight
This series of step-by-step videos will teach you Photoshop terms and definitions and get you started with using basic tools and techniques. You’ll start off by resizing and resampling images, then move on to correcting the colors of an image and removing unwanted information.
Note: free with trial
Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/beginners-guide-image-editing-photoshop-500

Photoshop Training Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/photoshoptrainingch

Adobe Illustrator tutorial
https://www.eduonix.com/adobe-illustrator-for-absolute-beginners?coupon_code=OSUFREE

Adobe InDesign Made Easy: A Beginners Guide to InDesign, Udemy
We know that 105 lessons seem like a lot—but the majority of these lessons are under 10 minutes. Designed by Infinite Skills, this course is a resource for anyone wanting to learn the powerful, often-intimidating page layout and design program. By the end of the class, you’ll be well versed in creating print and digital-ready documents in InDesign.
Duration: 11 hours/ 105 lectures
https://www.udemy.com/course/adobe-indesign-made-easy/

Adobe Illustrator for Beginners | FREE COURSE
https://youtu.be/Ib8UBwu3yGA

LEARN PREMIERE PRO IN 20 MINUTES! - Tutorial For Beginners
https://youtu.be/Hls3Tp7JS8E

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Beginner Tutorial: Intro Guide to the Basics (Learn How to Edit Video)
https://youtu.be/V5sENw2C97s

19 AMAZING Photoshop Tips, Tricks, and Hacks (That You Probably DON'T Know)
https://youtu.be/38wy9PvUml4

My TOP 10 Photoshop Hacks for Portraits
https://youtu.be/F5XJkArWIC8

How To Remove ANYTHING From a Photo In Photoshop
https://youtu.be/oOTxsRTjkNM

6 things you SHOULD be doing when EDITING PHOTOS
https://youtu.be/gX8dkkqF9eE

Art/Art History Classes
Charting the Avant-Garde: From Romanticism to Utopic Abstraction
https://www.kadenze.com/courses/charting-the-avant-garde-from-romanticism-to-utopic-abstraction/info
 

Classes from MoMA
What is contemporary art?
https://www.coursera.org/learn/contemporary-art

Modern Art & Ideas https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-art-ideas

In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting
https://www.coursera.org/learn/painting?

Fashion as Design
https://www.coursera.org/learn/fashion-design

Seeing Through Photographs
https://www.coursera.org/learn/photography
 

Cooking/Food classes
Bread Ahead IG LIVE Baking
https://www.breadahead.com/live-bake

World of Wine: From Grape to Glass
https://www.edx.org/course/world-of-wine-from-grape-to-glass

The World History of Modern Wine
Explore wine through the eyes of a historian, as you learn about the "old" and "new" worlds of wine, including how its taste and quality has changed over time.
https://www.edx.org/course/the-world-history-of-modern-wine

The Art of Baking with Yuppiechef
https://www.udemy.com/course/art-of-baking/

Beer: the science of brewing
https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:KULeuvenX+BrewingX+1T2020/course/

https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/gucci-osterias-massimo-bottura-is-offering-free-virtual-cooking-classes-on-instagram-031620 

Cuisinart Culinary School (Via YouTube playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojZIgseX7Xo&list=PLzI9I8xeK5kSkzn6mmMu-yM92EJ_4kHjs

Child Nutrition and Cooking
https://online.stanford.edu/courses/som-y0002-child-nutrition-and-cooking

Milk Street Cooking School
The Art of Kitchen Improv and 12 other Cooking Classes free through April 30
https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes/

Lauren Koeppe of Create Hospitality and her fiancée Page Jeter are hosting a cooking show via Instagram @createhospitality. They go live nightly at 7 p.m. PST, each time cooking a new dish.

Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen is helping Angelenos cook at home via Starry Kitchen’s subreddit. 
 
Fermentology - NC State: Join us for a series of short talks (20 minutes on average) about the culture, history and science behind the foods you have at home.
https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/news/fermentology-mini-seminars/
Recordings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhUw_dukMNGv0c6BJRsacQ

Harvard University - Science & Cooking
Audit this class taught by top chefs and Harvard researchers that explores how traditional and modernist cooking techniques can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering.
https://www.edx.org/course/science-cooking-from-haute-cuisine-to-soft-matte-2

The Ethics of Eating
Explore the ethical issues you confront each time you decide what to eat or purchase food. Join a diverse group of philosophers, food scientists, activists, industry specialists, and farmers in this exciting discussion.
https://www.edx.org/course/the-ethics-of-eating

Gardening Classes
Create A Butterfly Garden
https://www.udemy.com/course/create-a-butterfly-garden/

Master Gardener Series: Vegetable Gardening
https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/master-gardener-series-vegetable-gardening

Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably
https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-growing-organic-food-sustainably

Master Garden Tutor Course Kit
https://gardentutor.com/learn-how-to-garden/

Writing
Final Draft Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXcOXLvr3X_ZdA1wbs-vyg

Start Writing Fiction
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction

Writing for Self-Discovery
By signing up for a two-month free trial to Skillshare Premium, you can use this course to take you through six meditative writing prompts that help open your mind, leave judgment behind, and make the most of your writing. You’ll also have access to over 100 courses on everything from interior design to business analytics.
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Writing-for-Self-Discovery-6-Journaling-Prompts-for-Gratitude-and-Growth/2057963364

Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode. The subjects you learn in school — math, science, computer science, and humanities — are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar.
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar

The Art of Storytelling (part of Pixar in a Box, above) is here: https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling

An Introduction to Screenwriting – University of East Anglia
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting

Creative Writing
learn how to write original, gripping and believable fiction in just 4 weeks.
FREE for next 4 weeks
https://join.shawacademy.com/creative-writing-amp-2020

The Clues to a Great Story
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story

Storytelling 101: Make Your Voice Heard
Black Lives Matter Stories
https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins

How to Write a Novel: Writing the Draft
Move from outline to draft writing with crucial craft lessons from MFA faculty on scene design, dialogue, character development and plot
https://www.edx.org/course/how-to-write-a-novel-writing-the-draft

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
https://www.coursera.org/learn/craft-of-plot?specialization=creative-writing

Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/memoir-personal-essay

Writing successfully for the stage: structure, plot, and dialogue
Learn to structure your dramatic writing to a professional standard, as well as develop professionally transferable communication skills. This course will broaden your understanding of how to write engaging and interesting stories in order to attract producers and directors to your work. You will understand how to write effective dialogue, and how to edit your work.
https://www.edx.org/course/writing-successfully-for-the-stage-structure-plot-and-dialogue

Writing for Social Justice
Learn to harness the power of writing to bring about personal, social, and political changes that matter.
https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice

Sundance Co//ab - Summer 2020 Writers' Cafe
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 - 10:00 am (PT) - Quiet Writing Space
10:00 - 10:30 am (PT) - Optional Breakout Rooms
Looking to add a bit of discipline to your writing schedule? Then join us for an hour of dedicated writing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am (PT) in our online Writers’ Café. It's the perfect time to join others working on their projects or simply exercising their creative muscles. We’ll have a writing prompt posted to spark the imagination and the room’s chat function enabled if you want to pose a question, get community feedback, or make new connections. It's free, so there’s no reason not to pull up a chair and join in.
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Writers-Cafe

Master Class: Comedy Writing for Features (Recording)
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Features

Master Class: Comedy Writing for Television
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Television

Playwriting Classes
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-19/playwrights-theater-virtual-writing-classes-lauren-gunderson

Office/Google docs Software Training
Word for Windows training
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-for-windows-training-7bcd85e6-2c3d-4c3c-a2a5-5ed8847eae73?wt.mc_id=otc_home

Word 2016 for Mac Help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-2016-for-mac-help-c3292414-89c0-46e5-82a7-d55a1720f3bd?wt.mc_id=otc_word

Top 25 Word 2016 Tips and Tricks
https://youtu.be/EYu3yyzdvck

Excel for Windows training
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-for-windows-training-9bc05390-e94c-46af-a5b3-d7c22f6990bb?wt.mc_id=otc_home

Excel 2016 for Mac Help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-2016-for-mac-help-2010f16b-aec0-4da7-b381-9cc1b9b47745?wt.mc_id=otc_excel

Excel for Mac
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/excel-for-mac

Everyday Excel, Part 1
"Everyday Excel, Part 1" is aimed at learners who are seeking to learn Excel from the ground up. No experience with Excel is necessary.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/everyday-excel-part-1

Top 25 Excel 2016 Tips and Tricks
https://youtu.be/EdnAeqxqdzM

7 Tips to Get More Out of Outlook
https://youtu.be/ctSkPXTt_fs

Getting Started with Google Sheets
Google Sheets is a robust, cloud-based application that empowers you to create sophisticated spreadsheets
https://www.coursera.org/learn/getting-started-with-google-sheets

Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets
This 2-hour long project-based course is an introduction to spreadsheets.
https://www.coursera.org/projects/spreadsheets-beginner-google-sheets

Understanding Advanced Search using Google Search
https://alison.com/course/understanding-advanced-search-using-google-search

Power Searching with Google
https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/course

Career Classes
Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
https://www.coursera.org/learn/problem-solving/

Introduction to Time Management
https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-time-management-revised-2017

How to Plan your Career Path
https://alison.com/course/how-to-plan-your-career-path

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-smart-sell-yourself

Successful Career Development
https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-advancement

Dealing With Difficult People In Life & Work
Discover how to deal with difficult people and conflict, and build healthy relationships with this free online course.
https://alison.com/course/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-life-and-work

Make Money from Home: How to Build an Online Business
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-build-an-online-business-a-complete-business-plan/

Personal / Business Networking Skills For Maximum Success!
Learn the key strategies for people of all levels to network successfully this free online networking skills course.
https://alison.com/course/personal-business-networking-skills-for-maximum-success

Collaborative Working in a Remote Team
Learn how to work effectively and collaboratively with your team, whether you're at home or on the other side of the world.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collaborative-working-in-a-remote-team

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
Learn the basics of project planning and management so you can run effective projects at work or in daily life.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-project-planning-and-management

The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work
https://www.coursera.org/learn/people-management

Negotiation Classes
The Art of Negotiation
https://www.coursera.org/learn/art-of-negotiation

Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills

Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation

Introducing the Art of Negotiation
https://alison.com/course/introducing-the-art-of-negotiation

Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation

3 Ways to Express Your Thoughts So That Everyone Will Understand You | Alan Alda | Big Think
https://youtu.be/rrOnk0JnXW4

The psychological trick behind getting people to say yes
https://youtu.be/HctZg2aOPMw

The Harvard Principles of Negotiation
https://youtu.be/RfTalFEeKKE

Salary Negotiation for Women in the Workplace
Build the professional negotiation skills you need to secure the salary increase – and self-belief – you deserve at work.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/negotiation-for-women-in-the-workplace

Organization/Time Management Classes
How to create a productivity system
Do you feel like you have too much to do and not enough time? In this course, you’ll learn how to create a productivity system that allows you to get more done with less stress. This practical course will guide you step by step on how to use different tools and apps to organize your tasks, plan your time, and get more done.
https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-create-a-productivity-system/

Effective Time Management - Get 10X More Done in Less Time
https://www.udemy.com/course/effective-time-management/

How to Use SMART Goals: Achieve More in Less Time
Use a proven goal-setting strategy to increase your productivity, leadership and management skills. Achieve more today.
https://www.udemy.com/course/goal-setting/

The 3 Pivotal Secrets To Take Your Home From Chaos To Order
https://simplysquaredaway.mykajabi.com/3PS

How to make better decisions with the Matrix
Do you ever feel like your to-do list is getting out of control? In this course, productivity expert Kari and her animated emoji will walk you through a new kind of prioritization that will help you work smarter and save time. Welcome to the Matrix. Sign up for the course to see what it’s all about.
https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-make-better-decisions-with-the-matrix/

Communication Classes
Diploma in Communication Skills - Revised
Develop your soft skills by mastering the art of communication and persuasion, with this free online course.
https://alison.com/course/diploma-in-communication-skills-revised

Improving Communication Skills
https://www.classcentral.com/course/wharton-communication-skills-8235

Writing Professional Email and Memos
https://www.classcentral.com/course/professional-emails-5711

Communication in the 21st Century Workplace
https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-in-the-workplace

Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age
https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-strategies-virtual-age

Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution
https://www.coursera.org/learn/intercultural-communication

Public Speaking Essentials: How to Craft Your Personal Story
https://www.udemy.com/course/public-speaking-essentials/

Languages
Duolingo
Learn a language for free. Forever.
https://www.duolingo.com/

Hello Talk
Learn a language by chatting with native speakers around the world. For free!
https://www.hellotalk.com/

Wokabulary
Customizable flashcards and quizzes for language-lovers
https://setapp.com/apps/wokabulary

Music Lessons/Music Appreciation
3 months free guitar, bass or ukelele lessons from Fender
https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/

Defining the String Quartet: Haydn
This course, in defining the string quartet in these various ways, pays particular attention to Haydn’s towering, history-shaping achievement
https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-haydn

Defining the String Quartet II: Beethoven
You’ll be given a critical overview of Beethoven’s quartets and their reception history.
https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-ii-beethoven
 

 

Filmmaking

Master Class: From Short to Feature Film
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-From-Short-to-Feature-Film

Master Class: Crafting a Webseries
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Crafting-a-Webseries

Master Class: Pitching for Success
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Pitching-for-Success

Taika Waititi on Going From Indies to Hollywood (recording)
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Taika-Waititi-on-Going-From-Indies-to-Hollywood

Master Class: Designing and Blocking a Scene with Lesli Linka Glatter (Recording)
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Designing-and-Blocking-a-Scene-with-Lesli-Linka-Glatter

Existentialism in Literature & Film – - Hubert Dreyfus, UC Berkeley
https://archive.org/details/Phil_7_Existentialism_in_Literature_and_Film

Creative Activism - - Peter Woodbridge, Coventry University
https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/creative-activism/id514336364

Holocaust in Film and Literature – – Todd Presner, UCLA
http://www.openculture.com/holocaust-in-film-and-literature-a-free-online-course-from-ucla Introduction to Film Studies - Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, IIT Madras
https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Philosophy in Film and Other Media - Related Materials - Irving Singer, MIT
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id341713910
or https://www.youtube.com/watch

The Film Experience – - David Thorburn, MIT
http://www.openculture.com/2016/04/free-mit-course-teaches-you-to-watch-movies-like-a-critic-watch-lectures-from-the-film-experience.html

Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies
This course is a short taster on the topic of the use of Images, Film, and their use in historical interpretation in the 20th century.
Starts May 4
https://www.coursera.org/learn/film-images

Moviola – all kinds of bite-sized Practical filmmaking lessons here
https://moviola.com/

No Film School – not classes so much as tons of information and video essays.
https://nofilmschool.com/

Explore Animation
Learn animation techniques, including stop motion, 2D, CGI and pixilation, with award-winning animators, in this NFTS course.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation

Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen
Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking

MIT: The Film Experience
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/literature/21l-011-the-film-experience-fall-2013/index.htm

MIT: Queer Cinema and Visual Culture
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-181-queer-cinema-and-visual-culture-fall-2017/

MIT: Screen Women: Body Narratives in Popular American Film
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-640-screen-women-body-narratives-in-popular-american-film-spring-2014/

MIT: The City in Film
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/urban-studies-and-planning/11-139-the-city-in-film-spring-2015/

Ergonomics

40 Days to Learn Film with Mark Cousins
At this time when we can't travel, when we're contained in our homes due to the pandemic, we’re fortunate that we can turn to cinema to rediscover that we aren't wholly alone. But how does cinema have the power to transport us? Join filmmaker and writer Mark Cousins in a 40 day journey exploring how we think about our passion for cinema and aspects of moviemaking including style, ideas, emotions, practical things, and fun things. We'll explore the universal language of cinema, viewing works that cross artistic and cultural boundaries. What better way to spend this time indoors?
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/40-Days-to-Learn-Film-with-Mark-Cousins

Learning Pathway: Screenwriting
Welcome to the Feature Screenwriting Learning Pathway! Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter or writing your next script, you’ll find curated videos, resources, and activities to start writing and continue developing your screenplay. Writing takes having a story that you need to tell, creativity, craft, artistry, time, and a community to provide feedback and support - Sundance Co//ab is a place for you to carve out each of these essential elements so you can achieve your goals wherever you are in the world!
https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Learning-Pathway-Screenwriting

Workstation Ergonomics
https://alison.com/course/workstation-ergonomics

Office Ergonomics
https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/office_ergonomics/

Musculoskeletal Disorders Awareness
https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/msd_awareness/

Sit Less, Get Active
Physical inactivity and sedentariness are “silent killers”. Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Do you feel like you would like to be more active? Are you unsure about how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life? We are here to help
https://www.coursera.org/learn/get-active



Other Classes
Free Classes About COVID-19:
20+ courses from institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and the World Health Organization (WHO). All are free to enroll
https://www.classcentral.com/report/covid-19-courses/

Pandemic Awareness
https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/pandemic_aware/-

Johns Hopkins University Covid-19 contact tracing course
https://www.coursera.org/learn/covid-19-contact-tracing

Johns Hopkins University- Psychological CPR
https://www.coursera.org/learn/psychological-first-aid

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude
Explore the history of navigation, from stars to satellites.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/predictionx-lost-without-longitude

Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic
Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/lessons-ebola-preventing-next-pandemic

PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Epidemic of 1854
An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/predictionx-john-snow-and-cholera-epidemic-1854

Introduction to Digital Humanities
Develop skills in digital research and visualization techniques across subjects and fields within the humanities.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/introduction-digital-humanities

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.
https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/rhetoric-art-persuasive-writing-and-public-speaking

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn

Think Again: How to Reason and Argue
Reasoning is important. This series of four short courses will teach you how to do it well. You will learn simple but vital rules to follow in thinking about any topic at all and common and tempting mistakes to avoid in reasoning. We will discuss how to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians, used car salesmen, and teachers) and how to construct arguments of your own in order to help you decide what to believe or what to do. These skills will be useful in dealing with whatever matters most to you. Courses at a Glance: All four courses in this series are offered through sessions which run every four weeks. We suggest sticking to the weekly schedule to the best of your ability. If for whatever reason you fall behind, feel free to re-enroll in the next session. We also suggest that you start each course close to the beginning of a month in order to increase the number of peers in the discussion forums who are working on the same material as you are. While each course can be taken independently, we suggest you take the four courses in order.
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
https://www.coursera.org/learn/understanding-arguments
Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively
https://www.coursera.org/learn/deductive-reasoning
Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively
https://www.coursera.org/learn/inductive-reasoning
Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies
https://www.coursera.org/learn/logical-fallacies

The Science of Everyday Thinking
Learn how to think better, argue better, and choose better.
https://www.edx.org/course/the-science-of-everyday-thinking#!

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most
In this course, you’ll learn how science, philosophy and practice all play a role in both finding your purpose and living a purposeful life.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/finding-purpose-and-meaning-in-life

Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity
In this course we will seek to “understand Einstein,” especially focusing on the special theory of relativity that Albert Einstein, as a twenty-six year old patent clerk, introduced in his “miracle year” of 1905.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/einstein-relativity

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza.
https://www.edx.org/course/pyramids-of-giza-ancient-egyptian-art-and-archaeol

Advertising and Society
This course examines the relation of advertising to society, culture, history, and the economy. Using contemporary theories about visual communications, we learn to analyze the complex levels of meaning in both print advertisements and television commercials.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/role-of-advertising

Disney Imagineering in a Box
Learn how to be an imagineer, the people responsible for the creation, design, and construction of Disney theme parks. Offered through the Khan Academy, this class comprises 32 videos from Imagineers with interactive activities to give you the opportunity to dream and design a theme park experience.
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box

Nikon School
The venerable camera brand offers 10 online classes centered around photography. You can all of them for free through April 30. Learn everything from the basics of your DSLR camera to the art of making a music video. While some classes take just 15 minutes to complete, others run more than an hour.
https://www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online/

Science Of Exercise
https://www.coursera.org/learn/science-exercise

Master Gardener Series: Vegetable Gardening
Become a vegetable growing pro with this online class that only takes four to six hours to complete. This course teaches you how to select a proper garden site, prepare soil, plant vegetables, and identify common insect and disease problems.
https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/master-gardener-series-vegetable-gardening

Feng Shui Your Home Office
If your office is in need of some serious help with energy flow, download this course with videos and ebook to help you out. (Enter the code “freeoffice” at checkout.)
https://www.luminous-spaces.com/product/feng-shui-home-office/

Get Organized!
https://www.coursesbycaroline.com/p/the-organizing-formula

Astrophysics: Exploring Exoplanets
https://www.edx.org/course/astrophysics-exploring-exoplanets

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology
https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
https://www.edx.org/course/bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies

Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/forensic-psychology

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology (3 parts!)
https://www.edx.org/course/star-trek-inspiring-culture-and-technology
https://www.edx.org/course/star-trek-inspiring-culture-and-technology-ii-2
https://www.edx.org/course/star-trek-inspiring-culture-and-technology-iii-2

Comics: Art in Relationship
https://www.classcentral.com/course/kadenze-comics-art-in-relationship-3775

The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture
https://www.edx.org/course/the-rise-of-superheroes-and-their-impact-on-pop-cu

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies
https://www.edx.org/course/omens-oracles-prophecies

The Medieval Icelandic Sagas
Learn about the Icelandic Sagas, the characteristic literary genre of Medieval Iceland comprising roughly 40 texts.
https://www.edx.org/course/the-medieval-icelandic-sagas-2

Myths, Rituals, and Cosmos
In this class, we will first think about myths and rituals from the perspective of the comparative study of religion. We will explore the symbolism of sacred time and space, rubrics by which how various religious communities have conceptualized the cosmos. From there, our focus will shift to notions and practices regarding purity and pollution.
https://www.edx.org/course/myths-rituals-and-cosmos

Greek and Roman Mythology
This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/mythology

Magic in the Middle Ages
In this course we will introduce you to the Middle Ages through a wide conception of magic. Students will have an approach to medieval culture, beliefs and practices from the perspective of History and History of Science. Popular magic, as well as learned magic (alchemy, geomancy and necromancy) will be addressed. Moreover, we will also deal with how eastern practices and texts influenced western culture.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/magic-middle-ages

Cameras, Exposure, and Photography
https://www.coursera.org/learn/exposure-photography

Big History: Connecting Knowledge
https://www.coursera.org/learn/big-history

Free books, plays & other Literary texts

List of resources:
https://nothingintherulebook.com/2017/01/10/55-places-you-can-download-tens-of-thousands-books-plays-and-other-literary-texts-completely-legally-for-free/

This ‘National Emergency Library’ is offering free online access to 1.4 million books
https://www.timeout.com/news/this-national-emergency-library-is-offering-free-online-access-to-1-4-million-books-032620

La Public Library online Learning resources
https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/online-learning

Open Culture
"The best free cultural and educations media on the web"
https://www.openculture.com/

Free Audio Books
Great list of where & how to get free audiobooks.
http://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks

For the Curious

IFLScience
For science enthusiasts, this site curates tons of articles that you don't need a science degree to appreciate.
https://iflscience.com/

• Study: Racism Shortens Lives And Hurts Health Of Blacks By Promoting Genes That Lead To Inflammation And Illness
• The Racist Roots Of American Policing: From Slave Patrols To Traffic Stops
• The Psychology Of Riots – And Why It’s Never Just Mindless Violence

How Stuff Works
An award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works.

• Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
• How Is the National Guard Different from the U.S. Army?
• 5 Things to Know Before You Shoot Video of a Possible Crime
• How to Look and Sound Good on Your Videoconference Call
• How Fireworks Work
• How do fireworks explode in specific shapes
• Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
• How to Fix the Black Screen of Death
• How to Scrub Identifying Info From Your Digital Pics
• 5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
• Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again
• What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies?
• Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?
• 10 Bizarre Moments in Presidential Elections
• 6 Times a Single Vote Really Did Change an Election
• How Slack Works
• How Fire Tornadoes Work
• Is French Press Coffee the Best Coffee?
• How Presidential Debates Work
• Why do People Carve Jack-O'-Lanterns at Halloween?
• How Supreme Court Appointments work
• Female Supreme Court Justices interrupted three times more frequently than men
• Can the President Control Gas Prices?
• What's Inside Worcestershire Sauce, and How Do You Pronounce It?

TED Talks
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less).
https://www.ted.com/

COVID Related Ted talks:

• The trials, tribulations, and timeline of a COVID-19 vaccine
• What is Coronavirus?
• Soap Vs Hand Sanitizer
• How do Ventilators work?
• How do Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans?
• How do Virus Tests actually work?
• The Surprising Reason you feel Awful when you are Sick

Social Justice Talks

• TED Playlist: Talks to help you understand racism in America
• An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter
• The Fight for Civil Rights and Freedom: John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson
• Playlist: Build Back Better
• The difference between being “not racist” and being antiracist
• How To Deconstruct Racism One Headline At A Time
• Why we must confront Hard historical truths
•  Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power 
• 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do   
• 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview  
• The Crisis of Leadership-and a New Way Forward

 Writing talks

• The Clues to a Great Story
• Playlist: Why do we tell stories

Wellness talks

• 3 secrets of resilient people
• The brain benefits of deep sleep – and how to get more of it
• Sleep is your superpower
• Why do we sleep
• What would happen if you didn’t sleep
• A walk through the stages of sleep
• How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep
• The cost of Work Stress and how to reduce it
• how to make stress your friend
• How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed
• The art of Stillness
• How to build a resilient Future using Ancient Wisdom
• What To Do When Everything Feels Broken
• How to Make Compassion Thrive
• The Art of Being Human
• How Changing your story can change your life 
• This Could Be Why You are Depressed or Anxious 
• Why Some People Find Exercise Harder than Others

Other interesting talks

• Why You Should Know How Much Your Coworkers Get Paid
• How Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Manipulate our Emotions
• How to Win an Argument at the Supreme Court or Anywhere 
• Your words may predict your future mental health
• You can grow new brain cells. Here's how
• How can we get people to do more good
• How Many Lives Can You Live 
• Why some people are more Altruistic than Others
• The Danger of AI is Weirder than you think

Film & Film Festivals

Greanhorn
Monthly short film festival
Watch & vote every month
https://greanhorn.com/


Performances

 

LA Times – daily updates:
https://www.latimes.com/topic/things-to-do-arts-culture

Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams

Playbill.com: Schedule of Upcoming and Current Free Live Stream Broadcasts
https://www.playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-and-current-free-live-stream-broadcasts-com-322823

Center Theatre Group
A curated collection of FREE content on the Digital Stage, including staged readings, radio plays, audio-based experiences, film screenings, live-captured productions, and more.
https://www.centertheatregroup.org/digitalstage/digital-stage/

Open-Door Playhouse
is a podcast created to introduce and showcase new plays, new writers, and a wealth of unknown talent.
https://www.opendoorplayhouse.org/

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a free, virtual season of works this December
https://www.alvinailey.org/

Individual plays (some are limited time only)

Hallways: Stories From Juvie
The Group Rep in North Hollywood offers this new multimedia work directed by Heidi Mendez Harrison and based on her collection of true-life stories of young people incarcerated at a juvenile detention center in Utah. Available anytime. Free.
https://youtu.be/aHn6EPDbRuM

Southwark Stayhouse
Wasted, a new rock musical about the Brontë siblings
Twelfth Night, set at a music festival
Bound by Jesse Briton
Philip Ridley’s The Beast Will Rise monologues
https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/streaming/

“The ODDyssey”
Troubadour Theater Company, the L.A.-based troupe known for its musical-comedy mashups of classic works, teams with the Getty Villa for this five-episode sitcom-style retelling of Homer’s ancient Greek tale of adventure. 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; available on demand afterward. Free
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLij2XTFgmBSRdh-NwqS5P-Ipr1zBbiLbo

all wear bowlers
production: Kirk Douglas Theatre, Center Theatre Group, 2005
https://vimeo.com/34153466

Broadway Plays/Musicals

Disney Cruise Line’s 'Tangled: The Musical'
https://youtu.be/XFiQWzU5wSQ

Les Miserables - 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert
https://youtu.be/Oqa49h4HWgg

Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Each show goes live on the channel on Friday at 7pm BST (2pm EDT, 5am AEDT), and usually remains viewable for 48 hours afterward.
https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon


Dance/Physical theatre


Cirque du Soleil – 60 minute highlight specials from various shows.
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect

Sadler’s Wells (Dance) shows and workshops for free
https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2020/digital-stage/

 

Music

Vancouver Symphony
Beethoven Fest – Virtual Finale
https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/vso-livestream

Cellist Yo Yo Ma has a #songsofcomfort on his social media accounts:
https://www.facebook.com/YoYoMa/

La Phil at home- playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7dQ19jsdStWuxLyQYNV4q-LmY5-uZExd

Colorado Symphony Digital Ode to Joy
https://youtu.be/p09hpKAv9Jc

Museum virtual tours

Using Google Art & Culture, you can take a virtual tour of museums throughout the world.  

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
https://www.top10.com/virtual-museum-tours

Getty resources
https://blogs.getty.edu/iris/explore-getty-art-resources-closed-coronavirus/

Visit the Guggenheim from home
https://www.guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit/guggenheim-from-home

British Museum very cool interactive timeline
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/

The Louvre – online Tours
https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne   

Van Gogh Museum
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en

Frida Kahlo Museum
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museo-frida-kahlo

Israel Museum
https://www.imj.org.il/en/events/museum-closed-come

A Free Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring Virtual Exhibit Opens To The Public Today
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/channel/

 

Other Virtual Tours

List of resources
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/03/9576127/free-virtual-tours-online

Virtual Tours of 12 Incredible Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
https://www.marthastewart.com/7794350/new-virtual-tours-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings

Winchester Mystery House
https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/321979/winchester-mystery-house-offering-virtual-tours-to-homebound-horror-fans

Google Maps Virtual Tours (Includes places like Venice, Petra, Grand Canyon, Mt Fuji)
https://www.google.com/maps/about/treks/#/grid
 

 

 

Self-care tips during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Mayo Clinic

Here are a few tips you can use to take care of yourself:
Physical health:

• Fuel your body by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.
• Aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
• Exercise every day.
• Take deep breaths and stretch often.
• Avoid risky or destructive behaviors, such as abusing alcohol or drugs, excessive gambling or ignoring public health recommendations.
• Spend time outside, such as going for a walk in the park, but follow social distancing guidelines.

Mental health:

• Set and maintain a routine at home.
• Focus on things you can control.
• Use technology to maintain social connections with your loved ones. Consider a regular check-in schedule to give you something to look forward to.
• Focus your thoughts on the present and things to be grateful for today.
• Listen to music or read books.
• Consume reliable news sources that report facts, and avoid media that sensationalizes emotions. Limit your exposure or take a break from news and social media if you find that it makes you anxious.
• Lean on your personal beliefs and faith for support.
• Look for ways to help your community, such as blood donations, checking on older people in your neighborhood, or donating supplies or money to local organizations.
• Acknowledge and appreciate what others are doing to help you and your community.

Symptoms to watch for:
If any of these things become persistent or interfere with daily functioning and are outside the norm for the COVID-19 pandemic, contact your health provider for help and guidance:

• Trouble focusing on daily activities
• Anxiety that turns into feelings of being out of control
• Strong feelings that interfere with daily activities
• Having emotions that become difficult to manage
• Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/self-care-tips-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
 

Wellness

Headspace and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time.

You can access meditations, as well as sleep and movement exercises, designed to help you care for your mind — all free through 2020.
Coursera: From de-mystifying mindfulness to understanding the science of happiness, we’re making popular wellness courses available for free.
https://www.coursera.org/promo/wellness-free-courses

Sleep by Headspace
If you’re unemployed, you can get a free year of Headspace Plus
https://www.headspace.com/
https://www.headspace.com/sleep/sleep-by-headspace

How to Deal with Anxiety
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/

CreativeLive
CreativeLive would like to extend our Health & Wellness classes for free to the creative community.
https://www.creativelive.com/wellnessclasses

Audible – Free Audio Experiences designed to invite relaxation and Sleep
https://www.audible.com/ep/sleep

Optum - public toll-free helpline number, (866) 342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. This service is free of charge and open to anyone.

Stress Management - Techniques for Coping with Stress
https://alison.com/course/stress-management-techniques-for-coping-with-stress-revised

Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19

De-Mystifying Mindfulness
https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness

Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-resilience

Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change
https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilient-teaching-through-times-of-crisis

Build personal resilience
https://www.coursera.org/learn/build-personal-resilience

Resilience Skills in a Time of Uncertainty<
https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilience-uncertainty"

Resilience - The art of coping with disasters
https://www.edx.org/course/resilience-the-art-of-coping-with-disasters

Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society
https://www.coursera.org/learn/sleep

Several coping and disaster tools and resources available
https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/en/public.html

Awakened Breathwork – ONLINE!
Classes are NOW ONLINE on Wednesdays at 6pm PST so you can reap the benefits from the comfort of your home. 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awakened-breathwork-boost-immune-system-reduce-fear-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-90865295545

Great Portal site to wellness & mental health resources
https://mentalhealth.tools/

Yale class on how to be happy
https://www.businessinsider.com/coursera-yale-science-of-wellbeing-free-course-review-overview<

Lots of Wellness resources here for navigating uncharted times
https://www.volcenter.org/navigating-uncharted-times

Sound healer Roxie Sarhangi is offering sound baths over Instagram. Follow her on Instagram @roxiesoundhealing. 

Meditation app "Calm" is offering several free resources here, including sleep meditations, sleep stories, video tutorials on stretching, meditations for kids, and more. 

Exercise

Corepower yoga – Free one week trial
https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice

YMCA Health & Fitness Videos
https://ymca360.org/

The Body Coach TV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

Fitness Blender Workout videos
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos

HASfit
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIJ2-RSIGn53HA-x9RDevA

Heather Robertson
https://www.youtube.com/user/heatherrobertsoncom

FREE Online Quarantine Pilates Pack
https://epilatesonline.com/

UltraCore Power is proud to announce its 100 % FREE XR30 AT-HOME – Fitness Program
https://clubultracore.com/xr30

Yoga app Down Dog’s Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute classes will be free until May 1.
https://www.downdogapp.com/

Dancer Kelleia Sheerin will host her “Kelleia & the Jazz” dance classes live on Instagram. The next one is on Thursday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. PST. Find her on Instagram @kelleiaandthejazz.

305 Fitness: This all-levels dance cardio fitness class feels like an ‘80s-style aerobic workout. Head over to YouTube for free live and recorded classes with themes like throwback Thursday and country hoedown.
https://www.youtube.com/user/305Fitness

Edge Performing Arts Center: The Hollywood studio is one of L.A.’s premiere places to train for a dance career in film, television and stage. Head to Instagram to find free class videos in jazz, ballet barre and contemporary.
https://www.instagram.com/edgepac/

Dancing Alone Together is an online platform and resource for live-streamed classes, performance footage and dance projects.
https://www.dancingalonetogether.org/

The dance community has also compiled class lists:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1oK0vAqoP_GKGXxXtql5kSuyGQnh1sWLAvZky4gQEtlQ/htmlview#
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1klc81jAT0rWjI1RfOr_C1AegC7Do8tRSlIX5yiYA7yM/htmlview#

 

IATSE C.A.R.E.S.
IATSE C.A.R.E.S. is designed to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and/or disabled members during the COVID-19 crisis.
iatsecares.org

LA Labor Volunteer Corps
If you are in good health, join the relief efforts by taking part in the LA Labor Volunteer Corps, organized by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor:
https://bitly.com/lalaborvolunteer

MPTF
PHONE VOLUNTEERS Care Calls is our newest volunteer program that provides quick-and-easy, friendly check-in calls with our older industry members who are sheltering-in-place. We provide the talking points and you call on behalf of MPTF to say hello and let them know about the services we provide especially during this COVID-19 time.

GROCERY RELIEF Volunteers deliver pre-packed boxes of essential groceries to those in need. We are focusing on our most vulnerable industry members who are retired, elderly, disabled, or those living with health risk factors
https://mptf.com/volunteering/

Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis in the United States. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely—anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection works.
https://www.crisistextline.org/become-a-volunteer

The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project recruits passionate volunteers to staff the crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth. (Most of these are online/on the phone). All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and there are a variety of roles available.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/volunteer/