Learn360 is an extensive resource site that originally was an educational video streaming site. Now it also has interactives, games, activities, and lessons. Users must access using the link(s) on the VLE homepage in the student backpacks. Videos can be added to content in a VLE course shell. More Information

Mindmapping tool for brainstorming, planning, and collaborating. Add text (nodes and notes), links, images, and videos. Collaborate in real time like Google Docs. Teachers and students can create accounts using their school board email. If using a VLE course shell, you can easily create and manage a Mindomo Assignment in one location without students creating accounts. More information

Access the "All About Me" or "Individual Pathway Planner" resources. Students will be passed through to their accounts using the link on the homepage. Instructions for first time access.

A library of over 2 million musical tracks. After accessing from the VLE homepage link, select "Remain on the old version", and then access the "OMEA Listening Curriculum" for lesson ideas.

Ontario Educational Resource Bank has numerous resources for all grades. Go to Teacher>OERB to search for resources. Pass-through link so no login required. All resources can be easily embedded in a course shell. Some can be downloaded and used in any platform. More Information

Link to the DSB Ontario North East online library is located on the homepage for convenience.

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Google Sketch Up for Schools is a free online 2D modeling software. Create your account with your GSuite email (@gafe.dsb1.ca). Link is in the backpacks for your convenience, but you can use the resources directly online. How to Get Started

TED Ed is a free website with video-based lessons created by teachers and professional film makers. Each lesson has four components: watch, think, dig deeper and discuss . Link is in the backpacks for your convenience, but you can use the resources directly online. Instructions for getting started are right on the site.

Digital learning resources created by the Technology Enabled Learning Ontario branch of the Ministry of Education. Go to Teacher>TELO Elementary to browse the available resources. All must be used within a VLE course shell and in some cases an iOS version is available.

Digital learning resources created by the Technology Enabled Learning Ontario branch of the Ministry of Education. Go to Teacher>TELO Secondary to browse the available resources. Available are full units (7-8) and full courses (9-12) that must be used within a VLE course shell.

Access this grades 1-2 video games that requires users to explore a variety of aquarium and pond life situations. Access the teacher guide under Teacher>TELO Elementary.

Numerous math games, learning tools and activities. Interactives can be embedded in a VLE course shell. Format of resources varies, e.g. computer (some flash-based), iOS, android. More Information

A creative online game that teaches fundamental math skills. Students have a direct pass-through link on the homepage to easily access. It is not a mobile web application. More Information

Content site with a variety of digital resources: articles (encyclopedia and magazine), images, videos, and best web sites. There are elementary, middle and high school reading landing pages with a variety of content from History, Geography, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. Website must be access from the backpack links on the VLE homepage as it's a auto pass-through. More information

Grades 4-6 toolkit of resources for students, teachers and parents compiled by the Ministry of Education for French as a Second Language students. Access from the backpack links on the VLE homepage.

Numerous math games, learning tools and activities. Interactives can be embedded in a VLE course shell. Format of resources varies, e.g. computer (some flash-based), iOS, android. More Information

Mathify has been extended down to Gr. 6 for the rest of the year. Students can access live help from Math teachers Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Sunday 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Computer or iPad friendly. Microphone is helpful but not required. If students use the link in the backpack to access, they will be guided through creating their accounts. If they continue to use the backpack link, they will be auto passed-through to their accounts.

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A creative online game that teaches fundamental math skills. Students have a direct pass-through link on the homepage to easily access. It is not a mobile web application. More Information

ArcGIS for Schools is free for K-12, but it is best suited for Gr. 7-12. In ArcGIS Online, build maps as well as add and analyze data. Tell stories with ArcGIS Story Maps. See an overview of all the products available in the Schools package. Sign up is also on that page. Link is in the backpacks for your convenience, but a login will be necessary.

Grades 7-8 toolkit of resources for students, teachers and parents compiled by the Ministry of Education for French as a Second Language students. Access from the backpack links on the VLE homepage.

Explore Learning Gizmos for grades 7-12 Math and Science. Access at the course shell level of the VLE from the navigation bar to create an account (as an Ontario teacher) or login to your existing account. More Information

Watch the Teacher instructions in this video for creating an account through the Gizmos link in a VLE course shell. Then you have the choice of logging in to the website directly to create your class, add your Gizmos, and create the share link for students to join your class. If you are using the VLE to manage your class, your students can just click on the link in the course shell to get added to your class.

Grade 7-10 students can access live help from Math teachers Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Sunday 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Computer or iPad friendly. Microphone is helpful but not required. If students use the link in the backpack to access, they will be guided through creating their accounts. If they continue to use the backpack link, they will be auto passed-through to their accounts.

Getting Started Resources