Education 4014

Welcome to the Education 4014 Let’s Talk Science homepage! This is the site where you will register for classes, review your Let’s Talk Science safety manuals, and explore tutorials for Zoom and Google Classroom. As new Let’s Talk Science topic sessions become available, they will be posted here for registration. Teacher candidates will need to register for topic sessions in groups of four individuals.

Let’s Talk Science Volunteering & Safety Documents

• Let’s Talk Science Volunteer Handbook
• Let’s Talk Science Volunteer Portal Guide
• Let’s Talk Science Learning Resources
• Performance Management Policy
• Safe Presentations and Activities
• Activity Description and Required Materials Form
• Workplace Harassment Form
• Workplace Violence Form
• Live Virtual Outreach Guide
• Online Content Guidelines
• On-demand Video Creation

Using Zoom™ for your Let’s Talk Science Topic Sessions

Zoom™ is a teleconferencing support tool that allows you to connect with your classroom and deliver outreach presentations entirely online. While online platforms such as Zoom™ are incredibly useful for this purpose, it is also important that the safety and security of our students is ensured at all times. Therefore, it is the responsibility of our teacher candidates to make sure that they are comfortable operating all Zoom features (including screen sharing and setting meeting controls). Check out the links below to explore video tutorials offered through the Zoom™ website:

Scheduling a Meeting Through Zoom™	Joining & Configuring Audio/Video
Setting Meeting Controls	Sharing your Zoom™ Screen
Scheduling a Meeting with Google Calendar	Sharing Multiple Screens Simultaneously
Using Breakout Rooms	All About Zoom™ Rooms
Using Closed Captioning	Zoom™ Rooms Direct Sharing
Recording a Zoom™ Meeting	Zoom™ Room Feature Enhancements

For additional help with Zoom™ setup, please visit the Zoom Support Center

Using Google Classroom™ for your Let’s Talk Science Topic Sessions

Google Classroom™ is an online platform that allows teachers to organize assignments and connect with their students. The advanced security settings associated with Google Classroom™ make it the preferred outreach platform for many teachers in Simcoe County. It is the responsibility of our teacher candidates to make sure that they are comfortable operating all Google Classroom™ features before leading any online sessions. Check out the links below to explore video tutorials offered through the Google Classroom™ website:

Getting Started with Google Classroom™	How to Add Student and Guardians
What is Google Classroom™	How to Stream Messages to Students
How to Create a Class	Adding Materials to your Classroom ™
How to Create a Classroom Quiz	How to Create an Assignment and Topic

For additional help with Google Classroom, please visit the Google Classroom™ Support Center