Student Resources
Below are resources for students including cyber safety, study tips, and academic resources.
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B.C. Back to School FAQs
Students are set to return back to school on September 10, while teachers and staff head back on September 8th. There are many questions surrounding the return of students in classrooms and the article below has collected a list of frequently asked questions along...
Free online first aid courses
First Aid for Free offers several free virtual first aid courses. There are basic and advanced courses, as well as more specialized courses including anaphylaxis training. Certificates can be downloaded once each course is completed....
Free online ESL resources
This list contains free virtual resources for those learning English as a second language. Each resource can be customized by skill level or age group. Website: https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/teacherzone/self-study-resources-for-students/
NASA STEM @ Home
NASA STEM @ Home is a virtual STEM-based program for students in grades K-12, including age appropriate activities in a variety of formats from videos to hands on activities are. There are also resources for parents, teachers, and post-secondary students....
Cyber safety for children and parents
Open Colleges has an interactive website on cyber safety. Topics range from cyber bullying to identity theft to general internet safety. There are tips for everyone, quizzes for children, and pointer for parents....
Royal BC Museum student resources
The Royal BC Museum has a page of student resources. The list includes a Learning Portal, where learners of all ages can access information about the history of BC in a variety of formats, and Learning Labs, which will be offered online as of Fall 2020....
COVID-19 resources by the University of Victoria Students’ Society
The University of Victoria Students' Society has compiled a list of COVID-19 supports for students and others in the community. While some items on the list will only be useful for UVIC students, there are many resources that can be accessed by anyone in the Victoria...
Guide for Online Group Work
eLearners provides tips and tricks to help students succeed in online classes. Potential problems and solutions are also discussed to help students know what to expect and ease some mixed feelings about virtual group work. Website:...
The National Education Association of Disabled Students
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is an organization directed towards education and employment support. NEADS supports post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada. The main focus of NEADS is on debt reduction,...