Brightspace Training
Differentiation of Instruction with the Ministry's vLe D2L
Brightspace by D2L Training
No previous experience is necessary as the session will be facilitated using an experiential learning model. You will be guided through the usage of the most important tools and resources in D2L.
Blended learning uses the tools of the provincial Learning Management System (LMS) to teach and support learning in a face-to-face class. Through blended learning, students can access high-quality course materials,Ministry interactives, course calendars, assignment folders (aka dropbox) and assignments during and outside school hours.
This session will focus on the following:
Overview of blended learning, digital citizenship, best practices and policies
- Announcement Tool plus new activity feed
- Content plus new Lessons Tool option ( new improved easier workflow) link directly to DP Google Drive or DP Cloud.
- Class list tool - activating courses
- Discussion tool
- Calendar tool
- Release Conditions
- Badging and Awards
- Assignment Folder (Aka Dropbox)
- Enabling originality checks
- HTML editor
- Ministry Content and Resources
- Adding Activities and Interactives directly from the OERB
- OSAPAC digital resources
- Pedagogical Applications
- New Portfolio Tool
- New Activity Feed
- Notifications Tool
- Using Quiz tool to support EQAO / OSSLT preparation (new banks of questions available)
- New easy customization of Nav Bar
- New easy course image customization
- Build in Integrations such as Mindomo, Naxos, Pixton, Express Lab and more.
- Group Tool - Create spaces for groups of students to collaborate, share and learn.
Learn how to use the tools in the vLe to foster the development of Global Competencies by creating opportunities for students to communicate effectively, to ask questions to deepen learning and to facilitate communication, critical thinking and problem solving.
Teachers should bring a DP Chromebook or Laptop to the session.
*Supply coverage provided Code #80
Robert F Hall
Library Seminar Room
St. Cornelius Elementary School
St. Benedict Elementary School
Kelly MacDougall - Facilitator - District eLearning Contact DPCDSB
Email: kelly.macdougall@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://dpcdsb.elearningontario.ca
Phone: 905-890-0708 24301
Twitter: @MsMacSmyj