Educational Resources: Kits/DVDs/Streaming.
NOTE: Sorry, kits can only be booked by the GECDSB.
How do I book resources?
If you require a Medianet account, please send an email to Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca with your employee number and school. Once you have an account, directions are sent. Check out the Helpful Tips page as well.
How do I extend a kit or DVD?
Here are steps to extending a resource in Medianet:
1) Login to Medianet Account
2) Click the ”Options Menu” tab
3) Under “Update”, select “Extend / Renew”
4) Under the heading “New Return”, use the drop down arrows to select new date
5) Click “submit”
NOTE: Resources cannot be extended if they are already late. Contact Sara Weaver for assistance for extending late resources. There are also handy tutorials to help maximize your Medianet experience.
I found a lost item that belongs in a kit. How do I return it to get credit for my school?
Please pack and label any late items with your name and your school name and send it to the resource centre.
If I am still waiting for a student to hand in a book, do I send the kit back anyway?
Yes.
Why can't I book kits near the end of the school year?
You can, simply pick an "End Date" to over-ride the auto booking length option.
What do I do when the "Silverlight" software warning pops up when I am trying to stream a video?
Usually you can right click and allow the software to activate. Or you can click and install it if your computer does not have it.
Using Explorer may also help. Sometimes Chrome can have issues with Silverlight.
Downloading the program also by passes this step.
When streaming a video, I often get buffering. How can this be fixed?
Most of the video libraries on Medianet allow programs to be downloaded. The GECDSB and WECDSB have recently updated their bandwidth capabilities, so this should no longer be an issue.
How do I return my math kit at the end of the year?
Before returning your math, tech centre kit or science start up kit, you will get a new assignment form. Please fill out the form completely and place INSIDE the kit. Forms that are taped on the outside often get lost. Read and use the inventory form noting missing items. Return all items, even if they are broken. If you find more items after you sent the kit back, pack it up and label it with your name and school for credit. When repacking the tech centre kits, please spread heavy items between the bins. Also, please return all unused consumable items.
Click the following if you need another form: Kindergarten Math Kit Form, Primary Math Kit Form, Junior Math Kit Form, Intermediate Math Kit Form, Senior Math Kit Form, Kindergarten Science Start-Up Form, Grade 1 Science Start-Up Form, Catapults Tech Centre Kit Form, Crash Test Tech Centre Kit Form, Robotics Tech Centre Kit Form, Towers Tech Centre Kit Form.
Download Teacher Resource Guides for Math Kits: Early Years, Primary, Junior, Intermediate.
Are there restrictions for showing a movie at school?
Yes, see the attached link for additional information.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
Remember, always ensure that any program you show is appropriate for your class.
Our school wants to have a movie night. Do we need a license even though we aren't charging admission?
A Public Performance License is required regardless of whether admission is charged. Recreation Centres, Bus Companies, Libraries, Colleges and Universities, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Camps, Resorts, Hospitals and Prisons are all required to have a Public Performance License for movies that are shown for entertainment, non-curriculum, purposes.
Please note, Educational Institutions are only exempt from Public Performance rights when a title is shown for educational purposes, in a classroom setting, as part of the curriculum. Also, the title must be a legal copy, not a duplicate.
Does the GECDSB and the WECDSB currently have a license?
Yes, both Board's currently have an agreement with ACF (WECDSB) or Criterion Pictures (GECDSB). The license allows their titles to be shown for movie night, and you can even charge admission. You can only show a film from the studios that Criterion has the non-theatrical rights to (Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, Motion International, Astral, Canadian Famous Players, Lions Gate Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Advantage, Paramount Classics, Alliance Films Inc., Mongrel Media, and many more).
What are your hours at the Teacher Centre? Check out the Teacher Make & Take page.
Courier - WECDSB and GECDSB
When is the best time to put my resources out for the courier?
The night before they are due. Delivery calendars are usually posted in your school office, or you can download one on this site from the forms page.
How can I have a large load of boxes or equipment delivered to another school?
Special delivery runs can be requested by emailing Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca. Examples include skids of books, special education equipment, retired equipment, and items for PD workshops. These runs usually happen on Fridays, so book ASAP.
Electronic Repair - Public Board Only
Where do I get repair forms to tape on the equipment?
Email Sara.Weaver@publicboard.ca.
Where do I get bulb replacement forms?
They can be found on this site on the forms page.
How do I purchase a television unit?
Email Stephen.McLaughlin@publicboard.ca to get the process started.
How do I get a TV or projector mounted?
Email Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca and a technician will come to your school for a site inspection. A APPROVAL FOR ALTERATIONS TO SCHOOL BUILDING and/or GROUNDS form must be submitted to Facility Services for approval before any media equipment is mounted to the wall or ceiling.
How do I dispose of old media equipment, computers and computer related equipment?
TVs, VCR/DVD units, audio components/cables, av/computer carts, printers, computers must be evaluated by the Electronic Repair Department before being disposed of for spare parts or uses in other schools as per the Board's policy and procedures. Once it's designated for permanent retirement, it will be properly recycled by a certified handler. For over 10 years, our Board has partnered with the local charity, Computers For Kids. To have retired equipment picked up, email Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca.
Media Production - Both WECDSB and GECDSB
How do I order certificates for my school?
Email Reg Houle with your request. See some examples below.
NOTE: Sorry, kits can only be booked by the GECDSB.
How do I book resources?
If you require a Medianet account, please send an email to Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca with your employee number and school. Once you have an account, directions are sent. Check out the Helpful Tips page as well.
How do I extend a kit or DVD?
Here are steps to extending a resource in Medianet:
1) Login to Medianet Account
2) Click the ”Options Menu” tab
3) Under “Update”, select “Extend / Renew”
4) Under the heading “New Return”, use the drop down arrows to select new date
5) Click “submit”
NOTE: Resources cannot be extended if they are already late. Contact Sara Weaver for assistance for extending late resources. There are also handy tutorials to help maximize your Medianet experience.
I found a lost item that belongs in a kit. How do I return it to get credit for my school?
Please pack and label any late items with your name and your school name and send it to the resource centre.
If I am still waiting for a student to hand in a book, do I send the kit back anyway?
Yes.
Why can't I book kits near the end of the school year?
You can, simply pick an "End Date" to over-ride the auto booking length option.
What do I do when the "Silverlight" software warning pops up when I am trying to stream a video?
Usually you can right click and allow the software to activate. Or you can click and install it if your computer does not have it.
Using Explorer may also help. Sometimes Chrome can have issues with Silverlight.
Downloading the program also by passes this step.
When streaming a video, I often get buffering. How can this be fixed?
Most of the video libraries on Medianet allow programs to be downloaded. The GECDSB and WECDSB have recently updated their bandwidth capabilities, so this should no longer be an issue.
How do I return my math kit at the end of the year?
Before returning your math, tech centre kit or science start up kit, you will get a new assignment form. Please fill out the form completely and place INSIDE the kit. Forms that are taped on the outside often get lost. Read and use the inventory form noting missing items. Return all items, even if they are broken. If you find more items after you sent the kit back, pack it up and label it with your name and school for credit. When repacking the tech centre kits, please spread heavy items between the bins. Also, please return all unused consumable items.
Click the following if you need another form: Kindergarten Math Kit Form, Primary Math Kit Form, Junior Math Kit Form, Intermediate Math Kit Form, Senior Math Kit Form, Kindergarten Science Start-Up Form, Grade 1 Science Start-Up Form, Catapults Tech Centre Kit Form, Crash Test Tech Centre Kit Form, Robotics Tech Centre Kit Form, Towers Tech Centre Kit Form.
Download Teacher Resource Guides for Math Kits: Early Years, Primary, Junior, Intermediate.
Are there restrictions for showing a movie at school?
Yes, see the attached link for additional information.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
Remember, always ensure that any program you show is appropriate for your class.
Our school wants to have a movie night. Do we need a license even though we aren't charging admission?
A Public Performance License is required regardless of whether admission is charged. Recreation Centres, Bus Companies, Libraries, Colleges and Universities, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Camps, Resorts, Hospitals and Prisons are all required to have a Public Performance License for movies that are shown for entertainment, non-curriculum, purposes.
Please note, Educational Institutions are only exempt from Public Performance rights when a title is shown for educational purposes, in a classroom setting, as part of the curriculum. Also, the title must be a legal copy, not a duplicate.
Does the GECDSB and the WECDSB currently have a license?
Yes, both Board's currently have an agreement with ACF (WECDSB) or Criterion Pictures (GECDSB). The license allows their titles to be shown for movie night, and you can even charge admission. You can only show a film from the studios that Criterion has the non-theatrical rights to (Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, Motion International, Astral, Canadian Famous Players, Lions Gate Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Advantage, Paramount Classics, Alliance Films Inc., Mongrel Media, and many more).
What are your hours at the Teacher Centre? Check out the Teacher Make & Take page.
Courier - WECDSB and GECDSB
When is the best time to put my resources out for the courier?
The night before they are due. Delivery calendars are usually posted in your school office, or you can download one on this site from the forms page.
How can I have a large load of boxes or equipment delivered to another school?
Special delivery runs can be requested by emailing Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca. Examples include skids of books, special education equipment, retired equipment, and items for PD workshops. These runs usually happen on Fridays, so book ASAP.
Electronic Repair - Public Board Only
Where do I get repair forms to tape on the equipment?
Email Sara.Weaver@publicboard.ca.
Where do I get bulb replacement forms?
They can be found on this site on the forms page.
How do I purchase a television unit?
Email Stephen.McLaughlin@publicboard.ca to get the process started.
How do I get a TV or projector mounted?
Email Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca and a technician will come to your school for a site inspection. A APPROVAL FOR ALTERATIONS TO SCHOOL BUILDING and/or GROUNDS form must be submitted to Facility Services for approval before any media equipment is mounted to the wall or ceiling.
How do I dispose of old media equipment, computers and computer related equipment?
TVs, VCR/DVD units, audio components/cables, av/computer carts, printers, computers must be evaluated by the Electronic Repair Department before being disposed of for spare parts or uses in other schools as per the Board's policy and procedures. Once it's designated for permanent retirement, it will be properly recycled by a certified handler. For over 10 years, our Board has partnered with the local charity, Computers For Kids. To have retired equipment picked up, email Dwayne.Teskey@publicboard.ca.
Media Production - Both WECDSB and GECDSB
How do I order certificates for my school?
Email Reg Houle with your request. See some examples below.