Learning Online
Foothills School Division Parent Learning Link
Making sure you have access to All FSD Tools
Foothills staff and students have access to a number of tools within their Chrome browser. This video shows how to make sure you have access to these.
Recording a Video Directly to Google Classroom
Students can use a phone or tablet to send their teacher a video message, ask a question or demonstrate their understanding.
How does my child access Google Classroom and hand in their work?
If your teacher is using Google Classroom to communicate with their students, this video takes you through the basic steps of joining. Students access Google Classroom by visiting http://classroom.google.com using their FSD gmail account (firstname.lastname@gm.fsd38.ab.ca)
How do I hand in my written work?
2 Apps that will help you hand in your work electronically.
How do I join a Google Meeting?
Your teacher will very likely be inviting you to a Google Meet. This video shows you how to join!
How do I access my ePortfolio
Your teacher may ask you to work in your myBlueprint or All About Me eportfolio. Watch the video above fro instructions about how to sign on. To visit the site, go to: https://myblueprint.ca/foothills
Navigating the Digital World
Alberta Regional PD Consortia Collection of Resources
A Parent's Guide for Raising Digitally Responsible Youth
Digital Citizenship: Guide for Parents
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