Learning Management Systems Training Resources
Overview
Training and support links for the four most widely used Learning Management Systems in Washington school districts (as identified in the annual state technology survey from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction).
Training and Support Resources for Commonly Used LMS
Note: These four platforms were identified in the annual state technology survey from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) as being the most widely used by districts across the state.
Microsoft Teams
Get Started with Microsoft Teams for Remote Learning | Microsoft
Resources for educators, educational leaders, or IT professionals getting educational institutions set up for remote learning. Additional resources for parents, caregivers, and students.
Microsoft Teams Start | Alice Keeler via YouTube
Playlist of videos providing information on how to communicate with your class, assign assignments, and give feedback on student work using Microsoft Teams.
Crafting a collaborative learning environment with Class Teams | Microsoft Educator Center
Free one-hour online course.
Microsoft Teams meetings training | Microsoft
Part of a series of video trainings. This session deals with how to setup, join, and manage meetings in Microsoft Teams.
Google Classroom
Google’s Teach from Home Resources | Google – Teach From Home
Toolkit with videos, articles, and tutorials for teachers, schools, and families
Google for Education Teacher Center | Google for Education - Teacher Center
Free online training courses designed for educators of all levels
Teacher’s Essential Guide to Google Classroom | Common Sense Media
What is Google Classroom? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with students.
Canvas
Tips for Using Canvas During a School Closure | Instructure
Curated list of recommendations and resources to get the most from Canvas during this tim
Quick-start checklist for teaching with Canvas | Instructure
High-level overview of steps to take when transitioning from face-to-face to online learning with Canvas.
Canvas How-to Guides | Instructure
Instructor, student, and administrator guides as well as reference documentation and technical resources.
Schoology
Getting Started with Schoology | Schoology
Videos, articles, and self-paced online courses to learn more about using Schoology for online learning.
Schoology’s Distance Learning Readiness Kit | Schoology
Guidance resources to help keep learning going anywhere, anytime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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