Download the Teams Desktop App
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...
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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.
Read MoreJoin Microsoft Teams Meetings From Your Browser
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...
Read MoreOutlook Mobile App
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...
Read MoreLinked In Learning
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,...
Read MoreFormative
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]
Read MoreCurrents4Kids
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...
Read MoreDisplaying Student Work with QR Codes
To create a gallery walk activity with QR codes you will need a set of set of iPads for the students, and QR codes that you have printed previously using the-qrcode-generator.com and Google Docs. Follow these instructions to setup your...
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