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Virtual Tools and Resources for Distance Learning
DC Public Schools has approved the following platforms for Distance Learning.
- Office 365
- Microsoft Teams
- PlayPosit
- Canvas
- Smart Suite
- Kidblog
- Clever
- The WTU encourages you to utilize these platforms. You can find tutorials prepared by DCPS here: https://dcps.instructure.com/courses/179610/pages/tutorials. For questions on approved platforms, please reach out to [email protected].
Microsoft Teams – Students should download Microsoft Teams from products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software to their computer and phones using the following information:
Login: StudentID#@students.k12.dc.us
Password: Reach out to your school administrator if your student doesn't know his/her password
Learn How to Create Class Teams in Office 365: https://youtu.be/fBsjroLg-r8.
Canvas – Students can access through dcps.instructure.com/login
User ID: DCPS Student ID Number
Password: Reach out to your school administrator if your student doesn't know his/her password
Aspen – Students can access through aspen.dcps.dc.gov/aspen/logon.dc
If you need a password reset, please contact your school
Additional Tools.
Zoom – Students can download Zoom from zoom.us/ to their phones and computers using a personal email to be able to login for any synchronous meetings with teachers.
There has been a recent rise in reports of “Zoom-bombing” incidents in which uninvited participants disrupt video conferences with inappropriate content. This has happened to schools, businesses, and colleges and universities using Zoom. Due to recent warnings from the FBI and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, DCPS staff should not use Zoom for video or audio conferencing.
If you make the choice to utilize Zoom, please follow these best practices.
Share My Lesson – from the AFT
To help you prepare for possible school closures, Share My Lesson launched a new community for educators, school staff, parents and community members to find and share ideas, tips, resources and free lessons. This Remote Learning Community has content on the coronavirus, learning-at-home lesson plans for teachers and parents, and resources on social-emotional learning, mental health and trauma-informed practices.
In this online community, you can:
- Join a discussion based on the grade or subject you teach to share ideas and ask the community for advice.
- Upload a lesson plan or resource to the Remote Learning Community that would be helpful for other educators or parents across the country.
- Stay up to date on all new coronavirus resources for school preparation and closure.
Finally, the AFT just published an important checklist of questions you should ask your school or school district now to ensure everyone is prepared for distance learning. This checklist covers important questions on topics such as technology access, preparation and training, and technology support for English language learners and for students with disabilities. Use this checklist to ensure your school, students and parents are prepared.