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Online Learning and Communication Tools

ToolboxIn the DoDEA Virtual High School, teachers use a variety of online learning tools to deliver/ facilitate instruction to students. The items below highlight the most commonly used online learning tools in the DVHS. If you have questions or would like additional information about the online tools, please contact an instructional designer at your earliest convenience.

  • Adobe Connect ProSecure and private web conferencing tool for online meetings and synchronous instruction
  • Allows for video, audio and text chat
  • Enhances Teacher-to-Student interaction and Student-to-Student interaction
  • BlackboardVirtual classroom
  • Location of our DVHS courses
  • Primary location for Student-Teacher communication
  • Spark Secure Instant Messaging System
  • Allows for group chats, translations and spell checking

Using Spark

MS Office 2010

  • Includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Includes free home download of the Professional version of the suite
  • GradeSpeedTeachers can access their grade book and other features online
  • Parents can view student grades
  • Master Collection Collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development tools
  • The full suite is available for curriculum development
  • Download available for using at home

 

  • Articulate SuiteCreate e-learning courses, quizzes, and interactive content
  • Tools work together seamlessly

Need Help?

 

  • RespondusTool for creating and managing exams that can be published directly to Blackboard
  • Exams are created offline and uploaded to an LMS

See the User Guides

  • AspenStudent Information System
  • Web-based school data management
  • iDam FinderContains copies of all DVHS purchased images
  • Easy to use tool for searching for images using keywords

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