Communication
When communicating with students and families, teachers should select from the following division-approved applications:
When communicating with students, teachers should include the students’ parents/guardians on the communication.
Virtual Classrooms
Virtual classrooms allow teachers to connect with students, share class/course materials and resources, assign learning activities, and communicate feedback. Teachers should use Canvas and Zoom to set up virtual classrooms.
Zoom can be accessed here
Using Zoom Teachers can
- Host virtual classes with audio and video
- Share media with students through screen sharing
Learning Resources
General Guidance
Selecting Sites and Apps
When selecting digital learning resources, teachers should check the Supported Software and Web Applications list.
Teachers should use caution if considering learning resources that are not on the Supported Software and Web Applications list. Unapproved applications pose several areas of concern which include, but are not limited to:
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The mining of student data for marketing purposes
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Inaccurate and/or unaligned content
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Age requirements
- Non-compliance with federal or state student data privacy laws
If you are unsure about a learning resource, please check with your Instructional Technology Coach (ITC) before you use it with students.
Copyrighted Material
Teachers are reminded to be mindful of copyright law. Certain learning experiences, such as reading to your students, while suitable for a physical school environment, have additional considerations in virtual environments. Before you share or transmit copyrighted material, check with your school administrator. To learn more, visit the Copyright Clearance Center.
Recommended Applications
Microsoft Tools (Office 365)*
Teachers and students can create and collaborate anywhere using Office 365, which includes online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and more.
*If your school uses Google’s G Suite for Education instead of Office 365, contact your school for more information, if needed.
Clever
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Clever is a single sign-on portal where students can easily access many of our learning resources.
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Clever can be access using a student’s Microsoft Office 365 username (append @pwcs-edu.org)
Example: A students Office 365 username is StudentAB. Their username for signing-in to Clever would be StudentAB@pwcs-edu.org
- Applications available to all students in Clever include, but are not limited to:
- BrainPOP
- Code.org
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Kodable
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Newsela
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Worldbook Online
Individual schools may have purchased additional applications that are available to students enrolled in their school.
Teachers can set up their own Teacher Pages in Clever, allowing them to prioritize resources that meet the needs of their students. Information on how to set up Teacher Pages in Clever .
More Resources
More learning resources are listed in the Office of Instructional Technology’s Learning Resources page.