Online Learning Supports
E.L. Crossley Secondary School
Our intent is to provide additional support to our students during this unique time in education.
First and foremost, we hope all of our students and their families are safe, healthy and are taking care of their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Please reach out if you need extra support of any kind!
Please email your classroom teachers directly if you need to speak to them. Use the links below to request support from someone other than your classroom teacher like guidance, resource, our social worker or the administration team.
Tips For Success in Online/Distance Learning
Find a dedicated place to work.
Choose somewhere that is QUIET and with MINIMAL DISTRACTIONS.
Ensure your working area is well lit, and free from clutter.
Organize everything you need before starting your work.
Take care of your social, emotional and physical well-being.
This will help your school work go much more smoothly.
Make time to connect with loved ones, exercise and eat well.
Create a routine using a Daily or Weekly Planner.
Schedule in work times and breaks.
Use a timer to keep your work time chunked and manageable.
PUT YOUR PHONE ON AIRPLANE MODE!
Turn all other screens off.
Use it as motivation:
If I get _____minutes of work done, I can check my phone for_____minutes.
Ask for help when you need it.
Your teachers WANT you to be successful.
We are here to help!
Use the split screen feature so you can see two different things at once on your monitor.
Watch the video to see how to split your screen.
When teachers send out worksheet images as pdfs or jpeg, etc.
You can make them editable using Google slides.
Watch the video to see how to do it!
Google Extension Tools we Love
These are just a few Google extensions that we think you will find useful. All of these extensions are free to DSBN students when they are logged into Chrome using their DSBN credentials. They are all very user friendly but if you haven't used them before, take the time now to play and figure them out! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Provides excellent reading and writing support. Has text to speech and speech to text capability in English and in French. Will read many online documents for you. You can simply use the microphone on your computer or use mic'd headphones.
Getting Started With Read and Write Video: Overview of Read and Write Video: How to Guide for Students
A great tool to visually brainstorm, organize your ideas and collaborate with others. Will transfer your brainstorming or mind mapping into a Google Doc. Will also turn your mind map into a presentation!
Online video screen recorder that is compatible with your Google Drive. Make and edit videos. Options include: webcam, computer screen with your voice, webcam embedded in your screen, voice only and more. Ideal for slideshow presentations because you can add your voice with your slides!
Resources to Support You in Your Classes
Be sure to check this section regularly as we will be adding to it as we get feedback from students, teachers and parents. If you come across something that would be useful for secondary students, please let us know and we will add it!
Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Extra math help for Gr. 11 and 12 students
Sunday - Thursday 7-10 PM
Login to D2L
Search under "My Courses" for Math/Science/ESL Homework links
Amazing Math support. Has videos on how to solve basically everything you can think of in math.
Math resource for K-12 students.
TVO Mathify is also linked on this page which has FREE 1:1 math tutoring.
Great interactive lessons connected to the curriculum.
Online graphing calculator that could be useful if you are working on math at home.
Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12
PHET
Interactive simulations for science and math.
Access online resources!
Nelson is offering students, families and teachers free access to textbooks online across many subject areas.
Explore your creative side here - art, music, drama, film, literature, and more!
Open access to K-12 learning resources.
Useful Links
Get in touch
If you have any questions, if you need support, have an interesting resource to share, or if you just want to connect, please to not hesitate to reach out. We want to hear from you! Use the link to request a Phone/Virtual appointment, or email use directly using the contact info below.
Don Lockhart - Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) and Program Leader
email: donald.lockhart@dsbn.org
Carolyn Ranieri - SERT
email: carolyn.ranieri@dsbn.org
Iwan Jugley - Student Success Teacher (SST) and Program Leader
email: iwan.jugley@dsbn.org
Janet Cripps - Guidance Program Leader
email: janet.cripps@dsbn.org
Michelle Gibson - Guidance Counsellor
email: michelle.gibson@dsbn.org
Carleen Cizmar - Social Worker
email: carleen.cizmar@dsbn.org