Math Help
Online database of statistics.
Will solve complex math problems, including graphing.
Great for checking your homework.
Confidential one-on-one help for grade 7 through 10 math, including help chatrooms, listen and learn presentations, virtual locker, tools like glossaries and calculators.
Help is available Sunday to Thursday 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
Login/Password information can be found on the Homework Help Chatt conference linked to Student Chatt, Secondary Education, or you can ask your math teacher. You can also create a new account, but you will need your OEN number to register the first time.
For detailed information about the program, or how to register, go to: Halton Student Resources: Online Math Homework Help
Great for review and practice if you've gotten rusty over the summer.
Topic by topic practice questions which get harder as you keep working
Canadian site which is accurately linked to our curriculum
Right now topics go up to grade ten, but plans are to add grade eleven and twelve soon.
General Study Help
Online program to create flashcards, then use the flashcard data to play study games.
Great for studying.
Can type information directly in or upload text files/ spreadsheets.
Share with your friends, or collaborate together.
Presentation Software
Dynamic presentation software.
Sign up for a free account to edit online, and save on your computer.
Prezi app allows easy viewing on your mobile device.
Online editing and storage of text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, drawings etc.
Always have your files with you, never worry about compatibilty issues.
Share with other users and edit simultaneously-- great for group projects.
Create or use an existing Google account. Try this demo to see how easy it is.
Etexts/Audiobooks
Burlington Public Library Electronic Resources
You will need a valid Burlington Public Library card to access these materials.
You can download directly to many mobile devices (Overdrive app will need to be downloaded first). Both electronic books and audiobooks are available for many titles.
Halton Board Electronic Library
You will need your school library card number (on your student card, or available at the library).
You can download directly to many mobile devices (Overdrive app will need to be downloaded first). Both electronic books and audiobooks are available for many titles.
Writing Tools
Download site for Premier AT Home
Text to speech software will read electronic text aloud; includes writing software, spelling prompts and built in dictionary/thesaurus.
Board-licensed for use by students at home or at school, so download is free with user name: HaltonDSB password: access
for detailed technical requirements, see http://nel.hdsb.ca/PremierATHome.html
Special Needs Community Information
Halton Resource Guide for Students with Special Needs
comprehensive guide to supports and services available in Halton
Assistive Technology Summer School
This course is designed for students moving from grade 8 -9, but it would also be appropriate for students between grades 9 - 10. Students receive a BTT (Introduction to Business Technology) credit and the course is designed to meet the outcomes and expectations of that course but with a focus on AT. The course is on offer at all regular summer school sites this summer if enough students register.
Registration is through the usual summer school registration process in the student services department. Students must have a SEA laptop to enroll.