February 3rd, 2021
The beginning of Quadmester three for new and returning students in the Secondary Distance Learning Program (SDLP) in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will begin tomorrow. Here’s what the first week will look like.
Orientation Days: February 4 and 5
SDLP teachers will be online to welcome students on the morning of February 4. Instructions for the first virtual meet for the course will be posted by the teacher in the D2L Brightspace classroom or by email. During this first meeting, the teacher will provide an overview of their course, and share what to expect in the Secondary Distance Learning Program (SDLP).
Students who log in to the D2L Brightspace WRDSB portal will be able to see their classes for Quadmester 3 and 4. The Quadmester 3 class for Thursday will ‘open’ on Thursday morning. Before the morning of February 4 students will see the classes but be unable to enter.
For students who are unable to log in on Thursday, the teacher will follow up with a phone call to assist with any technology needs or problem-solving. Please remember to refer to Tech@Home for troubleshooting tips.
For families who requested technology-free learning, distance learning teachers will make a phone call to connect and discuss daily schedules and how materials will be received and returned.
8:30 am to 11:00 am
- Teachers and Students log in to the VLE
- Live Course 1 teacher/student meet will be posted for a start time at some point in this time frame.
- Short welcome activity to take attendance and preview course
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
- Teachers and students log in to VLE for self guided material
- Focus on learning the technology and building a classroom community
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
- Teachers will connect with any students who have not logged in to assist in getting started
8:30 am to 11:00 am
- Live Course 1 teacher/student meet
- Short welcome activity to take attendance and say hello
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
- Teachers and students log in to VLE
- Focus on learning the technology and building a classroom community
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
- Teachers will connect with any students who have not logged in to assist in getting started
For the remainder of the quadmester, distance learning students should plan for the following daily schedule. For the quadmester 3 and 4 distance learning calendars, refer to the SDLP website:
Please remember to check the SDLP Guide frequently for the latest updates and more information.
Finding your quadmester three courses in the VLE
There are a few things you can do in the meantime to help get yourself ready for the first day:
VLE Orientation
This video will provide an overview of the VLE platform and help students get oriented with this tool.
How to log in to VLE
To access the VLE, students can go to https://wrdsb.elearningontario.ca and login with their WRDSB email address and password.
Digital Code of Conduct
The SDLP Digital Code of Conduct provides guidance for our students and their online activities related to their learning. It includes a commitment for students to protect and respect both themselves and others in their online behaviours.
Expectations in the SDLP Digital Code of Conduct align with the Board’s Digital Citizenship and Character Development initiative concerning general conduct across the system. Character Development is the positive social and emotional development of students that is modelled by all staff and is a key element in fostering a positive, inclusive system and school climate. All technology, information, and resources, and their use, must clearly support these Board goals.
Learn more about the SDLP Digital Code of Conduct and Digital Citizenship.
