Free Distance Learning Resources & Project Ideas
Whether your school routinely supports distance learning or is facing unexpected closures, we’ve assembled these free resources and learning opportunities to help educators engage remote students through online learning and projects designed for distance and virtual teaching.
K-12 lessons that make distance learning engaging
Free distance learning lessons, projects, resources, and activities for primary, middle, or secondary school students and teachers
Higher Ed projects that make distance learning engaging
Lessons, projects, and activities for college and university faculty and students who are distance teaching or learning
Adobe and Khan Academy
Adobe educators extend Khan Academy and Pixar in a Box lessons with engaging, creative activities for students of all ages
Go Paperless with your Teaching
See how Adobe Scan and Acrobat can make course readings, worksheets, and paperless assignments a breeze
Courses, Articles, and Blogs to Help With Distance Teaching & Learning
We’re continually creating and updating these curated resources & project templates for distance learning educators
Talks and Webinars
These live or on-demand talks and events focus on strategies for effective distance learning
Join our Community
Connect with other innovative educators and access Adobe’s educator community
Free Professional Learning Courses
Explore Adobe’s full collection of self-paced courses for educators
Resources to support young learners
Activities, lessons, and advice for teachers and parents supporting young learners at home
Events and activities for teens and college students
From TikTok dance parties to digital graduation announcements, these fun, social activities help keep young creators engaged
Wellbeing and social emotional resources
Practicing self-care and community support is essential
Dive deeper with digital literacy
Independently learn Adobe’s creative tools with tutorials, live challenges, and community designed to inspire
What is distance learning?
Distance learning is a method of learning, where the teaching or lecturing is done virtually using the internet, eliminating the need for students to attend an in-person class or lecture. Common tools to enable distance learning are email, video conferencing, online portals intranets, and more.
What types of resources does Adobe Education Exchange offer for distance learning and teaching?
Adobe Education Exchange has assembled a selection of free resources and learning opportunities to help educators engage remote students through online learning. Adobe offers a variety of projects and activities designed for distance and virtual teaching.
Learn and Create for Social Justice
See how artists, teachers, and students amplify their creative voice for racial equality, social justice, and understanding Black history
"Letter from a Birmingham Jail" reflection poster
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Students use Adobe Photoshop to create an image that reflects the themes and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Brown v. Board of Education reflection video
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Brown v. Board of Education reflection video
Students use Adobe Premiere Rush to make a video reflecting on the legacy of Brown v Board of Education of Topeka
Raise awareness of Juneteenth and emancipation on social media
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Raise awareness of Juneteenth and emancipation on social media
Students use Adobe Spark Post to create a poster highlighting the legacy of Juneteenth