Microsoft Bookings can be configured to automatically create separate Teams video conference links for each appointment created with the service. This option can be a convenient, FIPPA-compliant alternative for schools scheduling remote Parent Teacher Conferences (Note: parents are under no obligation...

For those who rely on the Outlook Desktop App scheduling new Teams meetings from within Outlook can be convenient. This workflow requires staff to download and install the Desktop version of Teams first. You generally do not need any tech...

The desktop version of Teams is easy to install on any district or personal Windows/Mac system. You do not need administrator privileges. You can get the download link by opening the web version of Teams in your browser as described...

A Microsoft Teams Video conference can be setup very quickly from an Outlook Webmail tab in your browser. follow the steps outlined in the graphic below.

You can join any Teams meeting without having to download the desktop or mobile app. It will work with your web browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.) Follow the instructions below. An Teams meeting request will arrive as a URL link, usually...

All mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.) come with their own built-in email app. But if you are viewing GVSD email on your device the IT for Learning Department strongly recommends that you choose Microsoft's Outlook Mobile app over any...

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) houses hundreds of online learning courses focussed on business, technology and creative skills. It is available for free to everyone with a Greater Victoria Public Library card and a computing device. Courses delve into hard skills,...

Formative allows teachers to create assignments, receive results, and provide feedback. Students can track their progress and see what assignments are missing/incomplete. It is free to use. [iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/679287937?h=7a137878f4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen][/iframe]

Currents4Kids features engaging, leveled news and current events articles from a Canadian perspective. Quizzes are available, as well as links to other online resources relevant to the stories that are published by the site. Subscriptions are school-paid. This video tutorial...