How to set up your PD registration account.

Virtual Instruction Essentials Guide

Onboarding New Virtual Teachers

About Virtual Instruction

WSD Distance Learning 2020-21

Virtual teaching and learning.

Here are two important terms to define for distance learning that will help you organize your day.

LIVE Virtual Instruction/Learning: "SYNCHRONOUS" learning

Live video conferencing with students.

Video conferencing during school closure is available for communication, explanations, instructions, and maintaining community with parents and students. Teachers can also provide instruction through video conferencing

Tech Tools to Use:

Chromebook/Desktop/Laptop in your home office/space
Chrome Browser - Google Meet and Zoom Apps and Extensions can be added.
Google Meet - Live virtual meetings (Video or Chat)
Zoom - Live virtual meetings (Video or Chat)
Google Classroom - Post announcements and push out assignments
Google Slides - present instruction through slides
Nearpod - present instruction through slides with interactive formative assessment activities!

Online Access to Student Paced Learning: "ASYNCHRONOUS" Learning

Activities & Assignments (Online and Offline)

Tech Tools to Use for Record and Post Online:

Screencastify - Record instructions lessons, or messages. Limited to 5 min recording for free version.
WeVideo - unlimited screen recordings. Request a license.
Google Classroom - Post announcements and push out assignments
Google Apps for Education
Google Docs/Hyperdocs
WSD Student Online Resources