eLearning Semester 1 1920
Teacher Start-Up Information
Preparation Tips:
Course Activation:
Please ensure that you have activated your course. Although this no longer requires an overnight synchronization, it is best to have it set to avoid creating issues for students accessing the materials early in the morning on July, 3rd, 2019.
If you require instructions for course activation, click here.
Announcements:
You will be using the announcement tool to send daily communication to your students. Please ensure that you have set a welcome announcement to greet your students and to direct them to the first activity. The announcement tool can link directly to almost every task that you have created in the course so remember that you can help with navigation by tapping into this functionality.
Consider using the scheduling feature in the announcement tool to release and dismiss messages that are more pertinent to student workflow.
Most students have worked through the orientation course and have developed some familiarity with the navigation. They have been using the audio and video options in the discussions so please try to incorporate these modalities in the discussions whenever you can it provides different access points and allows voice and choice for students to demonstrate their knowledge in different ways.
Course URLs
Please complete the following form with your course particulars. If you are teaching Career and Civics you will need to collect the URLs from both of your courses. To access the form click here.
Support:
I will be available throughout the month of July for technical issues. You can also access the support portal if you would like to do so. (Your students have been introduced to the support portal as well, I recommend that you
Cell 416-995-8032 (Please do not share this number with parents or students it is for your use only. If you are texting me, kindly identify yourself at the beginning of the message)
Laptops:
If you are interested, sign up for the July laptop draw on Wednesday, at Loyola by clicking here.
Pulse App for Students
Click here for more information.
Students have been introduced to the tool and may be using it for quick check-ins.
It will also work for teachers - if you want to check something from your phone quickly.
Class Progress
I would highly suggest adding to your navigation bar as the orientation students have been trained in its use.
Virtual Classroom / Video Note
Click here for more information.