Remote Teaching Support
Broadcasting to Remote Learners
A quick start guide as been compiled to help staff navigate the tools used to connect with Remote Learners.
ICT Services will continue to provide support for all IT related services moving forward. Please contact servicedesk@hsd.ca or 204-320-2382 (4357 4- digit dial within a school)
Core Applications
You have access to multiple Google Services as part of the HSD G Suite partnership
These services can be accessed in multiple ways:
Visit the HSD website and select Google Apps under the staff links in the lower right hand corner
Go to google.com and click the icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
It is important to ensure that you are always logged in with your HSD supplied Google account information. Using a personal Google account will not allow you access to all the services as part of the HSD G Suite partnership.
Content delivery, assignments delivery and marking, boosting collaboration and fostering communication.
Video Conferencing solution with built in Chat & live streaming capabilities. Links can be created and uploaded to Google Classroom for students access.
Recording flipped classroom lesson plans and uploading to Google Classroom
Refer to Slide Deck above for Guidance
Create classes that allow you to see students screens, communicate and provide support.
Refer to Slide Deck above for Guidance
1:1 or Class based chat sessions for sharing information and provide support.
Provides the IT Department to provide support to staff and students remotely
Office Lens trims, enhances and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable. Office Lens can convert images to editable Word and PowerPoint files too.
Improve engagement and interaction in the classroom with Kami as your digital pen and paper.
How do I teach remotely with video calls?
Set up your home for video calling
Find a location with strong WiFi signal, find a clear background and ensure plenty of natural light. When using webcam, turn your camera off to reduce lag.
Start a video call with your class
With Google Meet you can create video calls and invite your entire class.
Live Q&A's with your class
Use Audience Q&A in Slides to get real time questions from students which can be upvoted by the rest of the class.
Livestream your lesson
Live streaming saves bandwidth on weaker internet connections. Create a calendar appointment and invite your class to watch.
How do I teach remotely without video calls?
Communicate and engage with students
Use Google Classroom to set assignments, encourage collaboration, and support communication with students when teaching from home.
Make a class website for your students
With Google Sites you can easily create a private class website to host lesson information, worksheets, videos and more.
Create an online quiz for your class
Set and automatically mark quizzes and assessments with Google Forms.
Provide real-time feedback in Docs
Use the comment feature in Google Docs to provide quick, in-context feedback whilst students work.
Tools to make lessons accessible to all
Type with your voice
Students can use voice typing to enter, edit, and format text in Docs and Slides, all without a keyboard.
Learn about accessibility features on a Chromebook
Help teach your students how to use the accessibility features on their Chromebooks.
Learn about accessibility features in G Suite
Teach your students to use assistive technology in G Suite, like voice typing and braille support.
How do I keep engaged with staff and students?
Support student discussion
Encourage discussion by having students post questions and comments in Google Classroom.
Arrange 1:1 time
Set up appointment slots in Google Calendar, and allow students to book time for individuals or small groups.
Take virtual coffee breaks together
It's important to stay connected with colleagues. Create regular coffee break events in Calendar and invite others to join via 'Hangouts Meet' video call.
Stay connected with instant messaging
Use Google Chat to stay connected with colleagues. Set up chat groups so you can connect in smaller groups.
Teacher Resources
Fantastic resource full of 90 second videos for using G Suite for Education
Caller ID Block.mp4How to block your caller ID
Using Nicknames to prevent students from joining a Google Meet early
Google Meet Basics
Video created to review the basics of Google Meet
Training & Resources
Dedicated educators are lifelong learners. With that in mind, Google has designed free, online training for the classroom that helps educators do what they do best, even better. Whether you're here to learn one new thing or to start the path to Google mastery, we've got you covered. The teacher center has content to meet you where you are and get you where you want to be.
Chromebook App Hub
Chromebooks open up a world of possibilities for learning. Explore ideas and apps to inspire budding digital citizens, scientists, and world explorers. With the right Chromebook tools, learners can achieve any goal. Discover apps and ideas that were designed with learning in mind.