Virtual Learning

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​What does virtual learning look like in HDSB?

• eLearning​  - ​asynchronous learning online.
  
• Summer School - eLearning during summer from Gary Allan HS.
  
• Adaptive Learning - a blend of in person and online synchronous and asynchronous learning and is the method of learning in HDSB secondary schools in September 2020.
  
• Virtual School Learning - fully online synchronous learning.​
• Resources to Support Virtual Students with Complex Learning Needs​  
  

Brightspace Learning Management System

Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) is the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used for all for Secondary School learning.​  ​ You can log into Brightspace using your HDSB email and network password.  Only HDSB accounts can access Brightspace.

Learn more about​Brightspace and view help resources 

Other Tools Used in HDSB for Virtual Learning​

• GSuite - HDSB support tools such as Google docs, sheets, slides etc. with the exception of Google classroom.
  
• Screencastify  - video tool supported by HDSB that allows staff and students to create, and edit, webcam and desktop videos.  
• Virtual Meetings - Google Meet and/or Brightspace Virtual Classroom.
  
• Mobile apps.
• Pulse - Brightspace app
  
• Portfolio​

Additional Resources

• HDSB Tech Tips​ - S​​upport for HDSB staff and families in using technology and providing solutions to common technical issues, questions or ways to reach out to receive technical support