These resources were created to support teachers in adapting drama and dance activities to distance learning contexts during spring 2020 school closures. They include:
- General tips and considerations for adapting drama and dance to distance learning contexts (Appendix)
- A list of inquiry-based CODE resources with key questions and resource links, organized by Grades 1-8 (Dance, Drama, and Integrated) (PDF)
- Strategies for adapting drama and dance conventions to distance learning contexts (PDF)
- Tips for Setting up a Virtual Drama Class (PDF)
- Additional resource links to arts and educational organizations (Below)
Setting Up your Virtual Drama Classroom (See PDFs)
This Powerpoint was shared as part of the virtual webinar series Hangout with CODE, presented by Kim Snider, Brooke Charlebois and Alex Stamp in August 2020. It provides an overview for teachers on how to set up a virtual drama classroom, as well as adapted games and considerations for using technical tools when teaching drama online.
Additional Resources for Elementary Drama and Dance
Please Note: The following resources have been shared by educators in the CODE community as sources for remote learning. CODE does not officially endorse or financially benefit from these organizations, and we encourage teachers to carefully vet and apply their professional judgement when choosing resources for students.
- Arts Alive (English and French)
- Canadian Network for Arts and Learning
- Canadian Impov Games
- Dramaction Quebec (French resources)
- First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario
- Kaeja d’Dance
- Kick Start Arts
- Prologue to the Performing Arts/Prologue arts de la scène (English and French)
- Propeller Dance
- Rhymes to Reeducation
- Theatre Alberta
- Theatrefolk
- Young People’s Theatre