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Did you know our district provides support for three online learning platforms for teachers and students to utilize 24/7?  Try one of these tools to efficiently manage student submitted homework, post copies of powerpoints, handouts, and other homework, and extend classroom activities beyond the school day.

1. Moodle, used by sd25 teachers since 2008, is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) providing an option for teachers to post –and receive-- assignments, assess online, hold discussions, and much more. Idaho State University uses this robust LMS, and so student exposure to Moodle at school can definitely give them a head start at higher ed.

2. MyBigCampus is provided free with our Lightspeed filtering program. MBS touts a safe environment for students. The functionality focus on these aspects: discussion board and chat; posting of resources; and assignments and tests – including online assignment submissions.

3. Edmodo is a more recent addition to the district's options. At Pocatello.Edmodo, teachers and students can expect a very similar environment to MyBigCampus. The same desirable features in both Moodle and MBC are available in Edmodo: student communication, sharing of resources, and student uploading of files.

Not sure where to begin? Find out what other teachers are using. Look for Professional Development courses. Ask your building's Tech Coaches or the Technology Training Specialists. Google or YouTube it.  Get an account and get started!