Your student can access a variety of online learning resources at Princess Elizabeth Public School. We also host resources for teachers, parents and guardians.
Online learning platforms
Find GECDSB online learning platforms, such as:
- Brightspace
- Edsby (view your student's attendance, classroom schedule, activities and more)
- Office 365 (free access for staff and students to engage in better two-way communication and enriched online learning)
- Microsoft Teams (online communication system)
- myBlueprint (facilitate career exploration, pathways and course selections, help students explore their interests and identify strengths for post-secondary destinations)
Online databases
View a variety of online databases students can use to access digital education that focus on history, science, reading and writing, environmental studies and more.
Homework Help
TVO Mathify offers the free online Homework Help math program to assist students in Grades 6 to 8 with their math homework. The program includes:
- Free math tutoring
- 'Ask a teacher' chat rooms
- Listen and learn presentations with certified teachers
- Interactive tutorials
- Research databases
- Scientific calculator with tutorials
- Virtual seminars
eBooks
Students can access a wide variety of online eBooks and resources for further learning and help with research projects. These include:
- Destiny Library Catalogue (school-specific learning commons and educational resources)
- Unite for Literacy (online books in multiple languages)
- Gale eBooks (library of resources)
- Brightly Storytime (YouTube channel for children's books that are read out loud)
- Capstone Interactive Library (eBooks specializing in math resources)
- Children's International Digital Library (online books by language, genre and more)
Encylopedias
We offer a wide selection of online encyclopedias in both English and French. Encyclopedias are another great tool for students to find more information when doing research projects. Our encyclopedias include:
- Britannica School - Primary Encyclopedia
- Britannica School - Junior/Intermediate Encyclopedia
- Animal Encyclopedia
- Encylopedia Universalis French - Junior/Intermediate
- Encyclopedia Universalis French - Intermediate/Senior
- Virtual Museum of Franco-Ontario Heritage
Web 2.0
The GECDSB's Web 2.0 offers access to fun and creative digital tools that help improve students' work and learning, such as:
- Citation and research tools
- Communication tools
- Photo and video access tools
- Presentation boosting tools