{"id":3945,"date":"2021-09-19T05:38:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T12:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coral.org\/?page_id=3945"},"modified":"2022-06-01T11:38:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T18:38:56","slug":"e-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/e-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Learning with CORAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Dear CORAL community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Our work to save the world\u2019s coral reefs remains critically important and we are rising to the challenge of keeping up our conservation momentum while working from home offices, living rooms, and kitchen tables. Much of our work can continue through phone calls, video chats, and email. Some of our work will be delayed until it is safe to be back outside interacting with people. We see this as a time to step forward, rather than to step back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">And we want to make sure that you and your family can continue learning about coral reefs during these uncertain times. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of resources below to keep children and young adults educated and entertained. If you know of any other resources, feel free to email them to us at <a href=\"mailto:info@coral.org\">info@coral.org<\/a>, and we&#8217;ll add it to the list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Watch the Netflix documentary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80168188\">Chasing Coral<\/a><\/li><li>Watch a coral reef in action with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coralcitycamera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coral City Camera<\/a>, streaming live from a reef in Miami<\/li><li>Go for a virtual dive with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/solrogers\/2020\/03\/18\/virtual-reality-and-tourism-whats-already-happening-is-it-the-future\/?fbclid=IwAR3x2zU9OtmxA627Wv8Hlkw3rnTQRmDWEF8VCf4pr_0RA1FRun7XsHQZZ9s#23bb1ecd28a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Hydrous<\/a><\/li><li>Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/education.shemaps.com\/liveinorbit?r_done=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">live episodes with STEM experts<\/a><\/li><li>Watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZiULxLLP32s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coral Reefs 101 video from National Geographic<\/a><\/li><li>See corals through Sam&#8217;s eyes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=65E1S2lFK44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic&#8217;s &#8220;What Sam Sees&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li>Learn with Maxy, and discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_j2PJBCgjEw\">8 interesting facts about coral reefs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-EUUEPinEcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn about coral reef symbiosis<\/a> with the California Academy of Sciences<\/li><li>Watch films from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierraclub.org\/sierra\/largest-environmental-film-festival-country-just-went-virtual-washington-dc-environmental-film-festival?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=sierramag&amp;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">largest environmental film festival<\/a><\/li><li>Watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/trainthetrainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">educational videos<\/a> to learn more about coral reefs and how to be a sustainable traveler <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/385106982\"><strong>Module 1<\/strong><\/a> begins our \u201cdive\u201d into the incredible underwater world of coral reefs. You will learn about coral reef geography, biology, and ecology, as well as the value of coral reefs to people and wildlife around the globe.<\/li><li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/385110636\"><strong>Module 2<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0 you\u2019ll find out about the global crisis facing coral reefs today, and why over 75% of the world\u2019s coral reefs are threatened. We cover local threats like water pollution and overfishing, as well as global threats like coral bleaching and ocean acidification.<\/li><li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/385108075\"><strong>Module 3<\/strong><\/a>, you will discover that there is hope for coral reefs, and that you are part of the solution. We cover simple actions that you can take as an individual to help coral reefs and share some of the amazing conservation work being done to save coral reefs.<\/li><li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/385108883\"><strong>Module 4<\/strong><\/a>, we discuss how tourism, if managed sustainably, can play an important role in protecting coral reefs. You will learn why tourism professionals and tourists are in a unique position to help. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Become a detective with WWF in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/teaching-resources\/toolkits\/sea-turtle-toolkit?utm_campaign=wild-classroom&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=enews-wc&amp;utm_content=200322-edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Case of the Missing Sea Turtle<\/a><\/li><li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/11-actions-for-the-planet-during-a-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth Day&#8217;s 11 actions for the planet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/events\/details\/virtual-story-time-shark-baby?fbclid=IwAR0C2Um25CPihMn87IijnHx2GfXCtk6hz1xuNESlIGglpkBeVZEZE0JEHMM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join Virtual Story Time with Mote Marine Lab<\/a><\/li><li>Check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercoloring.com\/coloring-books\/coral-reef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coral reef coloring books<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papahanaumokuakea.gov\/education\/coloring_sheets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these from Papah\u0101naumoku\u0101kea&nbsp;Marine National Monument<\/a><\/li><li>Play this online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jigsawexplorer.com\/puzzles\/coral-reef-jigsaw-puzzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coral reef jigsaw puzzle<\/a><\/li><li>Challenge your brain with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/games\/crossword\/coral-reefs-puzzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coral reef crosswords puzzle<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/thewordsearch.com\/puzzle\/15940\/coral-reefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">with this one<\/a><\/li><li>Test your knowledge of coral reefs with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coralfilm.com\/fun.html#match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this online quiz<\/a><\/li><li>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/for-educators\/learning-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guided activities from the Monterey Bay Aquarium<\/a><\/li><li>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/coralreef.noaa.gov\/interactivereef\/interactivereef.html\">NOAA&#8217;s Interactive Reef<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear CORAL community, Our work to save the world\u2019s coral reefs remains critically important and we are rising to the challenge of keeping up our conservation momentum while working from home offices, living rooms, and kitchen tables. Much of our work can continue through phone calls, video chats, and email. Some of our work will&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/e-learning\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading &#8594;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1657,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"narrow-content","_genesis_transparent_header":false,"_genesis_hide_siblings_nav":false,"_genesis_hide_flyout":false,"_genesis_subtitle":"","_genesis_subheading":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-3945","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"template_part":"","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/08\/coral-scientific-articles-hero.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/08\/coral-scientific-articles-hero.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}