Course masters contain Ministry provided content that meets curriculum guidelines.  Previewing the content allows you to determine if you would like to add this content to your teaching.

You can add Ministry content into your course shell by following these instructions: Instructions for Adding Ministry Content to your Course Shell in the VLE

Alternatively, you can email  vle.support@ocdsb.ca to request that this content be loaded into your course shell.

Yes! Content can be added to the course (for example, you may have some resources that you currently use and would like to incorporate into this online learning).

Yes! You can copy the content from that course shell into your current empty course shell. The instructions would be the same as in our Instructions for Adding Ministry Content to your Course Shell in the VLE however you would search for the title of the course that you wanted to copy (Step 3).

When your virtual classroom is ready, you will need to activate your course to allow your students to access it.  Follow this document for instructions.

Teachers can change the course banner image and text for each of their courses. Follow this document for instructions.

Your course homepage starts with a standard default layout, but you can easily customize it to fit your needs. To create a unique look, simply set up a new homepage and then set it as active. Follow this document for instructions. 

While your course starts with a standard default navigation bar, you can easily customize it to better suit your preferences and instructional needs. To tailor your navigation, please follow this document for details on how to modify links, layout, and appearance.

To build your blended course, you can import Ministry-provided content directly into your course shell, or integrate Google Drive to upload content. Please follow this document for instructions on importing components, linking Google Drive, and accessing Master Course Lists.

Use this guide to bridge the gap between your physical classroom and the VLE. You’ll find everything you need to structure your modules and set up interactive assessments for a unified, high-impact learning journey. 

To access Ministry-provided digital content or Student Experiences for use in your blended/eLearning class, you must first self-register for the Master copy. You will then have access to copy the Master content into your own course shell.  Please follow this document for step by step instructions.

Whether you need to modify a lesson, add new resources, or correct an error, understanding these procedures will enable you to maintain an accurate and engaging learning environment for your students. This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively edit course content within the VLE. 

Follow this document to connect your Google Workspace Account on your homepage of the VLE to gain access to your Google Apps. 

Follow this document for step by step instructions on how to add a student or teacher to your VLE course.

Credit Recovery courses using Ministry-provided digital content are slightly different from regular courses. For example, the end date goes by the school year and not by the semester. 

Please email vle.support@ocdsb.ca to request that a course be set up as Credit Recovery at your school.