WAB Learns: Teachers Edtech: Core Tools

	Microsoft 365: Enterprise Suite of Apps and Services Microsoft 365 is the suite of tools that we use for cloud-based content management of all files, messages, user information and much more. Before looking for a 3rd party tool, try one of Microsofts apps first. To explore all the things you can do, visit the Home Page for M365.
	Microsoft Teams: Communication, Collaboration and Class Teams Microsoft Teams is the first place you go to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and manage your digital classes in Grades 6-12. Teams serves as a platform connecting the entire Microsoft 365 suite of tools and a wide variety of other 3rd party tools. Visit the Teams Guide for more.
	Microsoft Outlook: External Email and Calendars Email is still necessary, though mostly to communicate externally or with internal groups across different departments. Microsoft Outlook is still the best way to manage your calendar and set up meetings. Email is also much more likely to introduce malware, so tread carefully and report phishing and spam.
	Toddle: Planning and Learning Management in the ES and MS. Toddle is the planning and learning management system (LMS) used in the Elementary school at WAB. Toddle supports the full cycle from collaborative planning, designing and facilitating learning experiences, collecting learning evidence, and ongoing assessment of and for learning. Learn more about Toddle HERE.
	PowerSchool: Student Information Management PowerSchool is our Student Information System. It is used for scheduling and to manage specific information about all our students. PowerTeacher Pro is the teacher-facing tool that is used for attendance (ES) and reporting (ES & HS). For more on PowerSchool, click HERE.
	MyTime: Flexible Scheduling, Mentoring, and Experiential Learning Accessory MyTime is a bespoke software program that allows WAB to run its flexible scheduling, experiential learning, and mentoring programs. It can be used to manage a wide variety of personalized programs in theMS-HS and is also used for attendance in the High School. Learn more about MyTime HERE.
	OneDrive: Cloud Storage and Backup on all Devices OneDrive is your personal backup solution for work and learning. Every employee and student gets 1TB of data storage on the cloud with their Microsoft account. All of your important school documents must be backed up in OneDrive if not stored on a Team site. Learn more about OneDrive HERE.
	Standbench: Web-based planning tool for HS Teachers in the MS-HS use Standbench to plan instruction and share intended learning outcomes with colleagues and families. Standbench can be accessed HERE.

More Tools Overview

	PADLET Padlet allows you to add a variety of media and respond to posts by others in your group. You will need to request to have a paid account for all the features. Visit the GUIDE or go directly to WAB Padlet.
	FLIPGRID Flipgrid allows you to share video responses to prompts with your class and beyond. See and hear from every student in class and foster a fun and supportive social learning environment. Flipgrid will soon be integraged into Teams.
	WAKELET Wakelet is a simple, powerful curation tool for collaboration and sharing. Save resources from your browser with an Edge extension. Then organise resources in collections and share with groups of students. Visit the GUIDE or go directly to Wakelet.
	NOODLE TOOLS Integrates with our library catalog tools to help students organize referenced sources and share with the teacher for oversight. Visit the GUIDE or go directly to Noodle Tools.

CANVA

WAB'S Canva district account lets you easily invite students in your class and share with colleagues. Canva is a friendly way to create inspiring visual products. Visit the GUIDE or go directly to Canva

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD

Create professional digital products with the full range of Adobe tools including Photoshop and more. Visit the GUIDE to learn about the different tools available in this suite.

	EDUCATION PERFECT Education perfect makes self-directed learning fun, formative, and effective. Visit the GUIDE or go directly to WAB Padlet.
	LALILO Lalilo is a new tool that is used in the Early Years to Grade 2 for literacy engagement and formative assessment. Learn more about Lalilo on our GUIDE or go directly to Lalilo.
	KAHOOT Kahoot is a game-based platform that makes it easy to learn and casually assess in a fun and social way. WAB has a limited number of premium licenses Check with EdTech for a license. Check out more on our GUIDE or go directly to Kahoot and log in with Microsoft to edit/create.
	IXL The Elementary and Middle School use IXL Math and English to support self-directed learning. IXL is used in grade 3-5 and 6-8. Access IXL Here.

	EBSCO Search all our primary library databases from one screen. EBSCO integrates with Noodle Tools for a seamless experience. Visit EBSCO HERE.
	BRAIN POP Kid-friendly resources in a wide variety of subjects that include ELL, Spanish and French in addition to the standard English content. Access with Clever or go to Brainopop and login with Clever.
	SORA OVERDRIVE Sora has a range of eBooks and audiobooks available for WAB teachers and students. Access can be limited off campus. On campus, go to Overdrive and choose the WAB Library subcription.
	SEARCH COACH Built into Microsoft Teams, this tool offers all the features needed to help students learn how to search like a pro. install the Teams App to access. MS-HS teachers can assign search projects through assignments as well.