Virtual Learning Resources

Online Learning Resources for Teachers

VBCPS Virtual Learning Website - The Virtual Learning Website created by the school division specifically for teachers

New - Using Zoom Breakout to Proctor Casas Testing

• Zoom Video Tutorial - Managing Breakout Rooms

• Zoom Breakout Rooms for Casas Testing - December 4 workshop recording

Interactive Collaborative Whiteboard

• Google Jamboard

Learning Management Options

• Google Classroom - Must be created with a personal Google Account. Students unable to access classrooms created with VBSchools accounts. Students must have a google account.

• Khan Academy - Teachers can connect with students to assign and monitor coursework.

  • Khan Academy Getting Started/Teacher Support page

• Edmodo - Social Learning Platform. ALC School code - pxa1ss

  • Getting Started with Edmodo

Google Forms

• G Suite Learning Center-Forms -Training and Help with Forms

• Create Quizzes in Forms- from G Suite learning Center

• How to Use Google Forms Tutorial video- 17 minute tutorial for beginners

• How to Create Google Forms For Your Students- quick online guide on making a Google Form

• How to Create A test That Grades Itself Using Google Forms - another good resource for creating Google Forms that will grade themselves.

REMIND- Communications tool

• Remind Instructions for setup and use

• Video - Watch this great video on how to use Remind. You can also see how to link it to your Google Classroom.

Misc. Resources

• Pear Deck- A Google Slides Add-on. Engaging, simple to use. Pear Deck offers a limited free account with the option to upgrade for full functionality.

  • Free webinars daily

• Google for Education Teacher Center

  • Beginner course on distance learning featuring a section on including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in your design.

  • Google Certified Educator - Training materials are free! Certification Exams $75 (optional)

• Google Teach From Home Hub - A hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis

• GCFLearnFree.org - Thousands of hours of well designed free learning resources

  • Adult Basic Education Sites provided by GCFLearnFree

• Creating and managing bookmarks in Google Chrome

• Wide Open School - A collection of resources and live events curated by Common Sense Media

• Providing Feedback - Tips for providing feedback using G Suite, Flipgrid and Seesaw

Self Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Password Issues- Teachers-Please use the link to signup for the SSPR system so that you can change your network password yourself. There are times when Mr. Stringent or Mr. Herbert will not be able to help you change your password. You will have to call 757-263 -1111.