What is the VLE?
What is the VLE?
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The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) isn't just a platform; it’s a dynamic digital ecosystem built to empower you and your students through immersive, secure, and resource-rich learning.
Why Choose the VLE?
Why Choose the VLE?
The VLE streamlines your workflow so you can focus on what matters most: teaching.
Seamless Collaboration: Spark meaningful dialogue with interactive online discussions.
Effortless Distribution: Instantly share with students vibrant digital resources and your own custom materials.
Curriculum-Driven: Seamlessly align every lesson by attaching specific curriculum expectations directly to your content.
Smart Assessment: Collect assignments digitally and provide impactful, real-time feedback that helps students grow.
Unlock a world of digital possibilities—all within a safe and secure environment tailored for modern education.
Logging In and Accessing Your Course
Logging In and Accessing Your Course
Staff: The VLE can be accessed through the OCDSB website from the Staff Portal.
To login enter your OCDSB email address (e.g. firstname.lastname@ocdsb.ca ) in the username field and OCDSB email password to sign in.
Student: The VLE can be accessed through the OCDSB website from the Student Portal by entering your OCDSB email address (e.g. jdoe1@ocdsb.ca ) in the username field and OCDSB email password to sign in.
When staff and students log into the VLE they land on their respective homepage. Courses that you are enrolled in will show in the My Courses widget on your homepage.
Course Shells
Course Shells
Course shells are created through an automated process based on what is scheduled in the Student Information System. Students are automatically enrolled in the class.
Frequently Used Terminology
Frequently Used Terminology
The Virtual Learning Environment uses certain terminology when referring to aspects and tools of the software. While this is not an exhaustive list it will give a good starting point to helping you understand some of the terms. VLE Terminology ...
Ministry Provided Digital Content
Ministry Provided Digital Content
Content is available from the Ministry of Education for Elementary, Secondary and Adult education. Some content is available in French. Educators also have the option to add their own resources. Search Content ...
Professional Development / Learning
Professional Development / Learning
Located within the VLE are professional development opportunities for staff. Most are available through a self-registration process. Search Professional Development Opportunities ...
Communities within the VLE
Communities within the VLE
Various Communities can be found that house valuable resources for educators specific to subject areas. Search VLE Communities ...
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