Learning at Home

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Your @nearnorthschools.ca account is a passport to learning. When students or staff login to our board website using their NNDSB username and password, they have access to digital tools that enable productivity, communication, collaboration and creativity. Furthermore, they may access hundreds of educational resources, including online subscriptions, encyclopedias, research archives and more...

Please note, some Primary (K-3) classes use a "simple sign-on" that allows students to login using a simplified username and picture password.

Expanding Technology Enabled Learning:

The Near North District School Board will continue to respond to evolving student needs and support access to online learning tools and resources throughout the remote learning period. If your child has no access to a device for remote learning, please mention this to your child’s teacher or principal. Educators will continue to gather information from families to support device preparation and distribution.

All Near North families have access to Microsoft Office 365 cloud tools to support learning at home. This includes downloadable versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint - among many other tools. The Office mobile app is now available on Android and iOS devices. Students login/activate using their Near North username and password.

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The resources below have been developed to support students & families in using board owned devices:

Differentiating Learning at Home to Meet the Needs of All Families:

North District School Board staff will continue to support a variety of forms of remote learning including online learning, phone connections, assignments submitted by email, off-line tasks and more. In doing so, we recognize that the opportunities for learning at home vary greatly and we will work with families to differentiate instruction so that it may be accessed flexibly and conveniently. Families that need to use board-provided technology to access remote learning are asked to complete the Technology Request Survey to communicate technology needs. Families that have devices for their students are not required to complete the survey.

Given that access to technology and internet connectivity remains an obstacle for many families across our region, our educators will continue to differentiate learning processes and materials to ensure that all students may continue to learn at home.

TVO Learn:

The Ministry of Education recently announced the launch of two new portals, TVO Learn and TFO/IDÉLLO, apprendre à la maison, which provide supports for students learning remotely by accessing additional educational resources developed by Ontario certified teachers. In addition, secondary students can continue to access TVO’s Independent Learning Centre (ILC) Open House and Portes ouvertes pour les cours TVO ILC in French language, which provide access to 144 Grade 9 to 12 courses. These ILC resources are designed to provide flexible learning opportunities to help students keep up with their learning or deepen their understanding of a specific subject.

From the tvolearn.com site, access engaging resources and activities to get your child learning now. Use these resources on their own or as a supplement to existing learning at school, online, or at home. Learning Activities are comprehensive and require guided instruction from an adult, while Resources for Learning, apply the Learning prompts and Vocabulary lists work well to reinforce specific skills or to enable independent exploration of a subject. Start by choosing the grade and then search by subject and topic:

TVO Mathify

TVO continues to offer 1:1 online math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers in a safe and secure online environment through TVO Mathify (formerly Homework Help). All Near North District School Board students in grades 6 – 11 have access to this service. Supports include an interactive whiteboard, chat room, personalized learning, and an online portfolio for saved work and tutoring sessions.

Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 9:00pm

Sunday from 3:30pm – 9:00pm

Primary: Grade K-3

Junior: Grade 4-6

Intermediate: Grade 7-10

Senior: Grade 11-12

Mathematics

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Resources – "Primary" Mathematics Grades K-3
	DreamBox Learning	K-6	An adaptive technology resource with math games and tasks that provides ongoing feedback and appropriate tasks, responsive to students’ unique learning needs.
	TVO Numberblocks	Kindergarten	A series of animated videos to support young children in learning how numbers work through song and play.
	Khan Academy Kids	K-3	A free app that contains a breadth of learning materials across math, language and social-emotional learning for ages 2-7.
	Khan Academy	K-8+	5-20 minute videos along with interactive tasks to support learning across subject areas.
	mPower	K-6	A creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills.
	Mathies Home Supports	K-6	A collection of printable games and resources that can support learning of mathematics at home.
	Mathies Online Tools and Games	K-8+	A collection of additional links to Ontario-developed math resources to support the learning and review of mathematics.
	Boxcars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games	1-8	A site with a variety of dice and card games to teach and reinforce foundational math concepts.
$math before bed logo$	Math Before Bed	K-6	A collection of prompts that can inspire mathematical discussions that you and your children can have before bed, at dinner, or anytime.
	Solve Me Puzzles	2-8+	A variety of puzzles at various math levels to support an understanding of number and algebraic thinking.
	CEMC Problems of the Week	3-8+	New and archived Problems of the Week that provide students with opportunities to solve problems from various areas of mathematics, grades 3-12.
	Caribou Math Contest	2-8+	Access to past Caribou Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 2-12 students.

Learning in the "Real World" – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades K-8

Work on a creative building project (Lego, cardboard or other materials). Consider the measurements and the amount of materials used.
Cook or bake for your family, using a favourite or new recipe. What ingredient amounts would you need if you wanted to halve or triple, etc. the recipe?
Read or write a comic or graphic text.
Learn a new game such as crib, chess, NIM, etc. Talk about the strategy and mathematics you are using.
Ask family members about their work. How do they use math and language skills daily?
Play word/math games such a Sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble, dominoes, etc.
Watch a documentary and have a discussion about your thoughts and the opinions of others. How is data used and communicated in the documentary?
Look through shopping flyers to make a grocery list. How do the deals in different stores compare? What shopping choices would you make, considering a certain budget?
Make up a new active game with toys like basketballs, frisbees, hacky sacks, etc. How could you score the game and keep track of stats? Consider the new marble racing craze!
See printable math activities below such as Boxcars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games  and University of Waterloo- CEMC at Home 
Read with your child. As you read, ask questions about what they see, what they think, what they notice, what they wonder, what is happening and what they think will happen next.
Go for a nature walk, or a walk in your community and ask your child what they hear, what they notice, what they see. Create a simple scavenger hunt that can involve looking for numbers, letters, word, patterns s or specific items. Engage the 5 senses.
Create an obstacle course outdoors with recycled or items. Think about low, medium and high levels, forward, sideways, diagonal and wavy pathways, and slow and purposeful and fast speeds. Challenge family members to complete the course.
Look at a special family photo and share the story of that day or event or why it is special.

Literacy

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning - Literacy K-8
	Right To Read Program	K-1	Activities for parents to build reading readiness skills.
	Flyleaf Decodable Books	K-3	Engaging, meaningful, decodable books with fine-art illustrations tied to a systematic phonics scope & sequence.
	TumbleBooks	K-6	TumbleBook Library is a curated database of children’s e-books. TumbleBook Library has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels.
	Teen Book Cloud	4-12	TeenBookCloud - is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books, which offers students and adults of all reading levels access to an amazing range of content.
	TVO Kids	K-3	TVOKids provides programs, games and apps based on the Ontario school curriculum.
	CBC Kids	K-3	Games, videos and activities for children.
	National Geographic Kids	K-3	Online version of the popular kids magazine. Access to news articles, videos, and online games.
	Pebble Go	K-3	Online resources including 5 subject areas covering Animals, Health, Science, Social Studies, and Biographies to help guide your students' exploration.
	Brain Pop Junior Brain Pop	K-3+	Engaging learning games, animated movies and activities.
French Resources:
	Je suis parent d’un(e) élève au primaire	K-6 French	In this period when the routine for young and old is turned upside down, Pearson Canada has put together tips and tools to download to help you keep your children busy and maintain the continuity of learning on a daily basis.
	TFO Education/Idéllo	K-12 French	Canadian multimedia resources in French for K-12.
	FSL Homework Toolbox	K-12 French	This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. Learners and educators in other FSL programs will also find it helpful.
	Débrouillards	3-9 French	Online version of the popular French science magazine for children aged 9-14. Offers links to videos, magazine articles and science experiments.
	Duolingo	6-12 French	Daily French vocabulary practice.
	Boukili	K-6 French	Free online access to French books through TFO. Can be read to the child or independently, Games, questions etc. English instructions available.
	TV5 Monde	7-12 French	Lessons, expand vocabulary and expressions representing French in the world.

Mathematics

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Resources – "Junior" Mathematics Grades 4-6
	DreamBox Learning	K-6	An adaptive technology resource with math games and tasks that provides ongoing feedback and appropriate tasks, responsive to students’ unique learning needs.
	Khan Academy	K-8+	5-20 minute videos along with interactive tasks to support learning across subject areas.
	mPower	K-6	A creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills.
	Mathies Home Supports	K-6	A collection of printable games and resources that can support learning of mathematics at home.
	Mathies Online Tools and Games	K-8+	A collection of additional links to Ontario-developed math resources to support the learning and review of mathematics.
	Boxcars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games	1-8	A site with a variety of dice and card games to teach and reinforce foundational math concepts.
	Math Before Bed	K-6	A collection of prompts that can inspire mathematical discussions that you and your children can have before bed, at dinner, or anytime.
	Solve Me Puzzles	2-8+	A variety of puzzles at various math levels to support an understanding of number and algebraic thinking.
	CEMC Problems of the Week	3-8+	New and archived Problems of the Week that provide students with opportunities to solve problems from various areas of mathematics, grades 3-12.
	Caribou Math Contest	2-8+	Access to past Caribou Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 2-12 students.

Learning in the "Real World" – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades K-8

Work on a creative building project (Lego, cardboard or other materials). Consider the measurements and the amount of materials used.
Cook or bake for your family, using a favourite or new recipe. What ingredient amounts would you need if you wanted to halve or triple, etc. the recipe?
Read or write a comic or graphic text.
Learn a new game such as crib, chess, NIM, etc. Talk about the strategy and mathematics you are using.
Ask family members about their work. How do they use math and language skills daily?
Play word/math games such a Sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble, dominoes, etc.
Watch a documentary and have a discussion about your thoughts and the opinions of others. How is data used and communicated in the documentary?
Look through shopping flyers to make a grocery list. How do the deals in different stores compare? What shopping choices would you make, considering a certain budget?
Make up a new active game with toys like basketballs, frisbees, hacky sacks, etc. How could you score the game and keep track of stats? Consider the new marble racing craze!
See printable math activities below such as Boxcars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games  and University of Waterloo- CEMC at Home 
Read with your child. As you read, ask questions about what they see, what they think, what they notice, what they wonder, what is happening and what they think will happen next.
Go for a nature walk, or a walk in your community and ask your child what they hear, what they notice, what they see. Create a simple scavenger hunt that can involve looking for numbers, letters, word, patterns s or specific items. Engage the 5 senses.
Create an obstacle course outdoors with recycled or items. Think about low, medium and high levels, forward, sideways, diagonal and wavy pathways, and slow and purposeful and fast speeds. Challenge family members to complete the course.
Look at a special family photo and share the story of that day or event or why it is special.

Literacy

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning - Literacy 4-6
	TumbleBooks	K-6	TumbleBook Library is a curated database of children’s e-books. TumbleBook Library has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels.
	Teen Book Cloud	4-12	TeenBookCloud - is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books, which offers students and adults of all reading levels access to an amazing range of content.
	Je suis parent d’un(e) élève au primaire	K-6 French	In this period when the routine for young and old is turned upside down, Pearson Canada has put together tips and tools to download to help you keep your children busy and maintain the continuity of learning on a daily basis.
	TFO Education/Idéllo	K-12 French	Canadian multimedia resources in French for K-12.
	FSL Homework Toolbox	K-12 French	This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. Learners and educators in other FSL programs will also find it helpful.
	Débrouillards	3-9 French	Online version of the popular French science magazine for children aged 9-14. Offers links to videos, magazine articles and science experiments.
	Duolingo	6-12 French	Daily French vocabulary practice.
	Boukili	K-6 French	Free online access to French books through TFO. Can be read to the child or independently, Games, questions etc. English instructions available.
	TV5 Monde	7-12 French	Lessons, expand vocabulary and expressions representing French in the world.

Mathematics

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning – Intermediate Mathematics, Grades 7-10
	University of Waterloo- CEMC at Home	9-12	New printable math tasks and games will be posted daily for students in grades up to grade 12
	CEMC Courseware	9-12	The CEMC courseware materials feature lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges and unlimited opportunity for practice with feedback.  Resources include Problem Solving, Advanced Functions and Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Vectors, Computer Science, and more.
	CEMC Problems of the Week	Up to grade 12	New and archived Problems of the Week that provide students with opportunities to solve problems from various areas of mathematics, grades 3-12.
	Mathies Online Tools and Games	9-12	A collection of links to Ontario-developed math resources to support the learning and review of mathematics.
	Mathify	6-10	One-on-one online and phone tutoring with certified Ontario mathematics teachers.
	Khan Academy	Up to and beyond grade 12	5-20 minute videos along with interactive tasks to support learning across subject areas.
	Solve Me Puzzles	9-12	A variety of puzzles at various math levels to support an understanding of number and algebraic thinking.
	CEMC Math Contest	7-12	Access to past University of Waterloo Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 7-12 students.
	Caribou Math Contest	Up to grade 12	Access to past Caribou Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 2-12 students.

Offline Learning – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades 7-10

Work on a creative building project. Consider the measurements and the amount of materials used, cost, etc.
Cook or bake for your family, using a favourite or new recipe. What ingredient amounts would you need if you wanted to halve or triple, etc. the recipe?
Start a family book club.
Learn a new game such as crib, chess, NIM, etc. Talk about the strategy and mathematics you are using.
Ask family members about their work. How do they use math and language on a daily basis?
Play word/math games such a Sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble, etc.
Watch a documentary and have a discussion about your thoughts and the opinions of others. How is data used and communicated in the documentary?
Look through shopping flyers to make a grocery list. How do the deals in different stores compare? What shopping choices would you make, considering a certain budget?
Talk to family members about how to file for income taxes. If possible, work through the process with a parent.
Research a cash advance business or credit card interest charges. How long would it take to pay off a loan of $1000? How much would it cost?
Make up a new active game with toys like basketballs, frisbees, hacky sacks, etc. How could you score the game and keep track of stats?

Literacy

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning - Literacy 7-10
	Teen Book Cloud	4-12	TeenBookCloud - is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books, which offers students and adults of all reading levels access to an amazing range of content.
	TFO Education/Idéllo	K-12 French	Canadian multimedia resources in French for K-12.
	FSL Homework Toolbox	K-12 French	This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. Learners and educators in other FSL programs will also find it helpful.
	Débrouillards	3-9 French	Online version of the popular French science magazine for children aged 9-14. Offers links to videos, magazine articles and science experiments.
	Duolingo	6-12 French	Daily French vocabulary practice.
	Boukili	K-6 French	Free online access to French books through TFO. Can be read to the child or independently, Games, questions etc. English instructions available.
	TV5 Monde	7-12 French	Lessons, expand vocabulary and expressions representing French in the world.

Mathematics

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning – Senior Mathematics, Grades 11-12
	University of Waterloo- CEMC at Home	9-12	New printable math tasks and games will be posted daily for students in grades up to grade 12
	CEMC Courseware	9-12	The CEMC courseware materials feature lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges and unlimited opportunity for practice with feedback.  Resources include Problem Solving, Advanced Functions and Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Vectors, Computer Science, and more.
	CEMC Problems of the Week	Up to grade 12	New and archived Problems of the Week that provide students with opportunities to solve problems from various areas of mathematics, grades 3-12.
	Mathies Online Tools and Games	9-12	A collection of links to Ontario-developed math resources to support the learning and review of mathematics.
	Khan Academy	Up to grade 12+	5-20 minute videos along with interactive tasks to support learning across subject areas.
	Solve Me Puzzles	9-12	A variety of puzzles at various math levels to support an understanding of number and algebraic thinking.
	CEMC Math Contest	7-12	Access to past University of Waterloo Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 7-12 students.
	Caribou Math Contest	Up to grade 12	Access to past Caribou Math Contests for enriching and challenging math problems for grade 2-12 students.

Offline Learning – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades 11-12

Work on a creative building project. Consider the measurements and the amount of materials used, cost, etc.
Cook or bake for your family, using a favourite or new recipe. What ingredient amounts would you need if you wanted to halve or triple, etc. the recipe?
Start a family book club.
Learn a new game such as crib, chess, NIM, etc. Talk about the strategy and mathematics you are using.
Ask family members about their work. How do they use math and language on a daily basis?
Play word/math games such a Sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble, etc.
Watch a documentary and have a discussion about your thoughts and the opinions of others. How is data used and communicated in the documentary?
Look through shopping flyers to make a grocery list. How do the deals in different stores compare? What shopping choices would you make, considering a certain budget?
Talk to family members about how to file for income taxes. If possible, work through the process with a parent.
Research a cash advance business or credit card interest charges. How long would it take to pay off a loan of $1000? How much would it cost?
Make up a new active game with toys like basketballs, frisbees, hacky sacks, etc. How could you score the game and keep track of stats?

Literacy

Additional resources will be posted on an ongoing basis.

Online Resource		Grade(s)	Description
Online Learning - Literacy 11-12
	Teen Book Cloud	4-12	TeenBookCloud - is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books, which offers students and adults of all reading levels access to an amazing range of content.
	TFO Education/Idéllo	K-12 French	Canadian multimedia resources in French for K-12.
	FSL Homework Toolbox	K-12 French	This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. Learners and educators in other FSL programs will also find it helpful.
	Duolingo	6-12 French	Daily French vocabulary practice.
	TV5 Monde	7-12 French	Lessons, expand vocabulary and expressions representing French in the world.

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Login and Learn: @nearnorthschools.ca

Expanding Technology Enabled Learning:

The resources below have been developed to support students & families in using board owned devices:

iPad:

iPad Support

MacBook:

MacBook Support

Differentiating Learning at Home to Meet the Needs of All Families:

TVO Learn:

TVO Mathify

Additional Resources:

Additional Literacy and Mathematics Resources:

Online Resources – "Primary" Mathematics Grades K-3

Learning in the "Real World" – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades K-8

Online Learning - Literacy K-8

French Resources:

Online Resources – "Junior" Mathematics Grades 4-6

Learning in the "Real World" – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades K-8

Online Learning - Literacy 4-6

Online Learning – Intermediate Mathematics, Grades 7-10

Offline Learning – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades 7-10

Online Learning - Literacy 7-10

Online Learning – Senior Mathematics, Grades 11-12

Offline Learning – Mathematics and Literacy, Grades 11-12

Online Learning - Literacy 11-12

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