Additional Resources

If you haven't yet please take a moment to check out our WSD ELA Prep-Cast! These short bursts of goodness are designed to be listened to during your prep period. Give it a go, you will be impressed!!

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Adopting and implementing digital curriculum changes the game when it comes to teaching ELA; however, it doesn't always happen as seamlessly as we'd like. Check out the following resources to help with Canvas, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), and more. Important: Click here to know how to log into Canvas through the district single sign on (SSO) page (wsd.instructure.com) before clicking anything.

Canvas

As an LMS, Canvas really provides our teachers a great platform with which they can reach all of their students, regardless of whether they're in school or at home. Canvas, however, can bring a great deal of anxiety and frustration if you are still learning the platform. Becoming proficient requires more than a quick tutorial; teachers, just like their students, learn best when using the platform in context. While Canvas requires a great amount of time on the front end (developing learning materials, customizing settings, etc.), it is a game changer when it comes to assessing student work.

One English teacher I know put it this way: "Canvas requires a a significant time investment when you first start, but nothing beats it after you have been using it for a while." Use the following resources to answer your questions about Canvas. Don't forget to reach out to your school's Edtech coach or an ISM if you have a particular question. They're here to help (click this link for a list of everyone who can help you out).

Click any of the icons below to link out to some other really helpful resources. First, training.wsd.net is our district's edtech training website. It is filled with resources that cover all aspects of instructional technology. It also links to the weekly virtual meeting, WSD Edtech Meets: Live, where our district's network specialist/Canvas administrator, Brian, tackles real questions teachers have in live time.

The Canvas Instructor guide is an official Canvas resource that links teacher to the resources they need to answer specific questions.

WSD Edtech Training Site

Canvas Instructor Guide

Google Workspaces

Workspaces (formerly known as G Suite as of October 6th) comprise of all the Google goodness we've learned about in Weber School District including, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sites, Meet, and more. These tools provide instructors nearly endless options when it comes to designing student learning materials. While we've use these tools for a while, if you ever need a quick refresher, check out the resources below! Just click a tile to redirect to a bunch of good stuff!

WSD Edtech Training Site

I had to plug this site, again. It's truly the ultimate cheat sheet for using all things edtech in our school district.

Google Workspaces Learning Center

The Google Workspaces Learning Center is a quick reference to find specific answers to specific questions. Type in an issue in the search bar and go!

Don't Forget about Your Access to These Tools

WeVideo

WeVideo is an awesome tool to make asynchronous learning materials for students. It's also great for making .GIFS, tutorials, video reminders, and more! Students can also use WeVideo! Be sure to check out this information on getting an account for yourself and your students before heading over to WeVideo. Click on the icon to go to their site!

Adobe Spark

Adobe Spark is an AI based tool to help make instructional graphics for your class. It's a fantastic tool for teachers and an even better tool for students! All WSD teachers and students have premium access. Simply click the icon above to head over to their site, click "sign in," click "Log in with school account," select your name and start designing graphics. Feel free to explore and mess around. You can't break it!

Nearpod

Nearpod is a great tool to give your classroom and student engagement an almost immediate shot in the arm. Better yet, due to a UEN agreement with Nearpod, we all have premium access to the platform! Nearpod is a tool that lets teachers add quick assessment features to Google Slides/PowerPoint presentations. This instructional tool is a game changer! Click the icon above to get started!

Kami

Kami is a great tool that helps teachers take former paper activities and make them digital (that might mean no more deciphering student handwriting!). Click the icon above to head over to Kami's website.

For more information about this platform, reach out to your school's edtech coach, a curriculum fellow, or an ISM. They can show you everything you need to know!

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