Updates on WWS’ E-Learning Supports

Bookmark this page for reference on WWS E-learning updates during the COVID-19 crisis.
NOTE: Any specific classroom information pertaining to students will also be emailed directly from your classroom teacher, guardian and/or school chair. 

Specific Platforms & Classroom Uses

 Planbook is software currently used by WWS faculty for their curricular planning.
Purpose: Enable students and parents to access daily and weekly lessons, calendar and content including live audio and/or video live links and pdf attachments.

Microsoft Teams is a widely used communication and collaboration platform that integrates with Office 365 which is used by WWS.
Purpose: Enable students to upload assignments including pictures and files to teachers, and enable teachers to create, review and give feedback on completed work.

Zoom Video Communications is a remote video conferencing service.
Purpose: Enable students to video conference with teachers/other students. While we are excited about video conferences, you may have heard recent news that the Ministry of Education is working with Zoom to enhance privacy controls for distance learning in BC. While we await updates on enhanced privacy controls we will not be able to provide recordings for live zoom calls. It is however our intention to make all aspects of our distance learning platform accessible; we are working hard to ensure your child’s privacy, while at the same time delivering an accessible platform.

For updates on what to expect for each grade and details on step-by-step technical instructions and online help tutorials on how to get set, view the ‘How to for WWS distance learning‘.

WWS’ Code of Conduct for Virtual Platforms

As you know from clear rules and guidelines set the stage for a healthy learning environment. While our classes are no longer being conducted in person, the needs for clear guidelines remains. Working together, we will focus our first video conference in establishing guidance and expectations for student distance learning. On-line is expected to be the same as in the classroom.

Please read the following WWS Online Code of Conduct understandings to ensure a healthy online experience for everyone.

We are here for you, and hope that through this unprecedented and challenging time you will continue to find moments of reflection and beauty with your family, your friends, and the Whistler Waldorf community. – Rubeena Sandhu, Head of School