Distance Learning Tools

Distance Learning Tools

In the event that we need to close for an extended period of time, the following tools may help you teach remotely.

Click here to learn how to Link to Canvas content in Canvas announcements.

Click here to learn how to Use Canvas to Teach Remotely.

Canvas should be your go-to place to announce and post all of your remote lessons (even if you primarily use OneNote).

It's helpful to post daily directions in Canvas Announcements. Here you can upload assignments, give directions on where to go in OneNote, or link to all Canvas, files, pages, assignments, quizzes, and discussions.

Click on the post-its to learn some tips on how to use Canvas for remote learning.

CLick here to see an example of a Canvas lesson.

Click here to learn how to use Microsoft Teams video conferencing in Canvas

Microsoft Teams allows you to run video conferencing sessions with easy set up within Canvas. You can also record these sessions so students can view them later. Because there is a record feature, you can also use Teams as a screencast recorder.

Click here to learn how to use the waiting room feature

How to use Teams in canvas

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Teams to teach remotely.

Click here to see a Thinglink lesson in Canvas.

Click Here for Specific Help with OneNote.

Class Notebook in Microsoft OneNote is a great place to post worksheets, packets or questions that you want students to interact with or complete digitially. OneNote allows you to access your students' notebooks and work for easy grading.

TIP: Even if you use OneNote primarily, you should still post directions in Canvas announcements.

OneNote in the classroom:

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to set up and use a Class Notebook in OneNote.

Click here to learn how to use Nearpod in Canvas and Speedgrader

An example of a Nearpod

Nearpod allows you to create interactive presentations with a variety of embedded activities. Because it iis already built into Canvas, you can easily use it in Canvas assingments and Speedgrader.

ALl the activities available in Nearpod

Click on the sticky note to learn how to use Nearpod to teach remotely.

Click here to see a Thinglink lesson in Canvas.

Click here to learn how to install the Edpuzzle Chrome extension.

Click here to learn how to use Edpuzzle in Canvas Assignments.

Edpuzzle allows you to insert multiple choice and open-ended questions into a video. The best part is that Edpuzzle is already fully integrated into Canvas, which means your students do not have to visit an outside website to access your Edpuzzle videos.

How to create an Edpuzzle video:

An Example of an Edpuzzle

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Edpuzzle in your Canvas courses.

Click here to learnhow to create a screencast that can be uploaded to Canvas.

Screencasts are an easy way to teach remotely. You can record what is happening on your screen and webcam and can, therefore, walk students through a PowerPoint, a Canvas page, a website, etc. Screencast-O-Matic allows you to create screencasts easily.

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Screencast-O-Matic and embed your screencasts in Canvas.

Click here to see an exmaple of a screencasted lesson in canvas.

what a screencast looks like:

Click here to learn how to add and use Flipgrid in Canvas.

Flipgrid allows students to easily record video responses to teacher prompts or questions. It is a great tool to increase student participation in the classrom. In addition, it is fully integrated into Canvas and Canvas Speedgrader.

Click here to learn some tips on how to use Flipgrid for distance learning.

An overview of Flipgrid:

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Flipgrid and integrate it into Canvas.

Click here to sign up for Insert Learning and create a Class. (Only for HHHS)

Insert Learning allows you to transform live websites into an interactive experience (Think of it as the Edpuzzle of the web). With IL you can insert questions, discussions, videos, sticky notes, and any embeddable content into a webpage or Google Doc. In addition, you can see any work students do on the website.

What an Insert Learning lesson looks like:

How to create a lesson on Insert Learning:

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Insert Learning to teach remotely.

Click here to learn how to embed your Thinglinks in Canvas.

Click here to see an example of a Thinglink.

Thinglink allows you to create interactive images. You can embed buttons that link to documents, webpages, videos, and audio.

How to create a Thinglink

Click on the sticky notes to learn how to use Thinglink to teach remotely.

Click here to see a Thinglink lesson in Canvas.