Virtual Learning Days are live, online instructional days. Students are expected to log in and attend scheduled live class sessions. Review the guides and videos below for help with:
Logging into your device and Canvas
Joining Google Meet sessions
Contacting teachers
Accessing internet support
To get to your lessons on a Virtual Day, you will need to sign in to Canvas, our district-wide learning management system. You can get to Canvas using the students.bcsc12.in.us bookmark bar on your BCSC device, the Canvas icon from the Google apps menu, the link on the BCSC website, the direct link to Canvas (https://bcsc.instructure.com), or through downloading the free Canvas student mobile app (compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Android devices). Students will use BCSC Google credentials to sign in to Canvas.
All lesson materials and instructions will be posted on Canvas. Teachers and student support staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance. For a tutorial on how to sign in, access your assignments, watch the tutorial video or review the reference guides. Elementary students have a different Canvas interface/look than middle and high school students.
To get to your lessons on a Virtual Day, you will need to sign in to Canvas, our district-wide learning management system. You can get to Canvas using the students.bcsc12.in.us bookmark bar on your BCSC device, the Canvas icon from the Google apps menu, the link on the BCSC website, the direct link to Canvas (https://bcsc.instructure.com), or through downloading the free Canvas student mobile app (compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Android devices). Students will use BCSC Google credentials to sign in to Canvas.
All lesson materials and instructions will be posted on Canvas. Teachers and student support staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance. For a tutorial on how to sign in, access your assignments, watch the tutorial video or review the reference guides. Elementary students have a different Canvas interface/look than middle and high school students.
Google Meet is BCSC’s live instruction platform for Virtual Days. Students attend their scheduled classes through Google Meet during a Virtual Learning Day.
Log in to your Chromebook.
Open Canvas.
Click on your class course/subject.
Locate the Google Meet link posted by your teacher, on your Canvas course/subject homepage or shared via Canvas message (inbox).
Click the link at your scheduled class time.
Join the meeting and remain until dismissed by your teacher.
Live instruction begins at 9:00 AM.
Students should join each class at the scheduled time listed on the Virtual Learning Day schedule.
Attendance is taken during live sessions.
Be prepared and on time.
Follow your teacher’s directions.
Keep your device charged.
Participate respectfully.
Follow classroom expectations just as you would in person.
Teachers will communicate camera, microphone, and participation expectations through Canvas or during class.
Need help joining a Google Meet video conference? Check out the tutorial resources below:
Google Meet Student Guide (English)
Guía de videoconferencia de Google (Español)
Google gid konferans videyo (Kreyòl Ayisyen / Haitian)
Guia de videoconferência do Google (Português / Portuguese)
Google ビデオ会議ガイド (Japanese / 日本語 )
谷歌视频会议指南 (Mandarin / 普通话 )
If Google Meet will not open or you are unable to connect:
Restart your device.
Check your internet connection.
Contact the Tech Support Hotline: 812-418-0252.
Notify your teacher if possible.
We understand that occasional technical issues may occur. Communication helps us support you - the Tech Hotline is here to help. Contact us by calling 812-418-0252.
Teachers will post lessons and instructions on Canvas on a Virtual Day. To contact teachers, you may message the teacher on Canvas, send an email to the teacher's BCSC email, or message the teacher on Parentsquare. Your teacher will identify the preferred contact method before, or on the morning of a Virtual Day. To see how to send a message to your teacher on Canvas, check out the video or view step by step written instructions for messaging teachers in Canvas.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties during an eLearning day, contact the BCSC Tech Hotline by calling 812-418-0252 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. For language support, please call you building. Consult the Support page for additional assistance.
Use this checklist before live instruction begins at 9:00 AM.
Turn on your Chromebook
Connect to Wi-Fi
Log in using your BCSC Google account
Open Canvas (https://bcsc.instructure.com)
Click your first class of the day
Locate the Google Meet link
Test that the Meet link opens
Make sure your device is charged
Restart your device
Contact the Tech Hotline: 812-418-0252
Notify your teacher if possible
Join Google Meet at your scheduled class time
Stay until dismissed by your teacher
Follow classroom expectations
Participate respectfully
Complete any assigned work
Attendance is taken during live sessions.
Review assignments in Canvas
Complete independent work as directed
Join scheduled conferences only if your teacher contacts you
BCSC understands there are limitations in terms of internet access.
For tips and suggestions on how to gain internet access on a Virtual Day, visit the Connectivity tab.
For guidance on student usernames, passwords, and access to digital tools, review the reference guides below.