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Platforms, Learning Management Systems, and Other Ways to Share

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Google Classroom is a LMS (Learning Management System) which can be the one-stop shop for your Blended or eLearning pedagogy.

GOOGLE DOCS (WITH HYPERLINKS)

Hyperlinks, or Hyperdoc, have two basic parts: the address (URL) of the webpage and the display text. Links can be embedded into almost all text in applications from the Google Suite by simply highlighting the text and pressing Ctrl+K on a PC or Command+K on a Mac. Pressing this key command will open a dialog box where you can paste in the address (URL) of the website or video link you wish to include in your document. After you attach the link, the text will become an active link to the source you have included. A "Hyperdoc" can also be used as a LMS. Here is an example of what that could look like

BRIGHTSPACE

Ontario’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is powered by D2L’s Brightspace learning platform. This learning platform is provided by the Ministry of Education at no cost to Ontario’s publicly funded school boards. As you are likely aware, Ontario’s VLE is a feature-rich, secure online platform that supports learning in both eLearning and face-to-face classes. Ontario’s VLE includes functionality to:

GOOGLE SITES

Google Sites can be used as a LMS (Learning Management System) which can be used as a primary landing spots for your students to get content, resources and direction from you. Here are some samples of what using Google Site as an LMS can look like.

GOOGLE SLIDES

Google Slides can be used as a LMS (Learning Management System) which can be used as a primary landing spots for your students to get content, resources and direction from you. Links can be imbedded in your slide like a"Hyperdoc" can also be used as a LMS. Here is an example of what that could look like.

SHARING VIA K12 EMAIL

*a good practice is to carbon copy parents in the email to students

FREE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

Many free resources are available for the short term. The list at this link will continue to be updated: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/keep-learning/

SCREENCASTIFY

Screencastify is an easy-to-use tool for screencasting, which can be accessed via your K12 Google account (click here to install fhe Chrome extension). Eric Curts video and resources will help you get started with screen and audio recording. Here is a great starting tutorial as well.

**NOTE: By default, Screencastify limits recordings to five minutes in length. To increase this limit when creating an account, be sure to enter CAST_COVID in the "Redeem Coupon" field, then click "Activate License". This gives users access to the unlimited version of Screencastify, including unlimited recording length and access to a browser-based video editor.
If you already have an account, log in to Screencastify and click My Account >> My Subscription >> Subscribe Now, and enter CAST_COVID in the "Redeem Coupon" field, then click "Activate License".

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