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 Opinion: Canvas vs. Google Classroom Wilson Faucette - Garrett Park Estates, MD - 5.12.2021 - 8:01 MCPS Classroom Photo: myMCPS Classroom What Are Canvas and Google Classroom? Canvas and Google Classroom are two educational/virtual classroom websites used by schools. In prior years, MCPS teachers had the choice between which one to use, but this year all teachers are using Canvas, at least at Tilden MS and Garrett Park ES. Google Classroom is by Google, with Google services integrated in, while Canvas is made by Instructure.  So, Which is Better? The short answer is that both are good for different purposes and situations. However, based on the 10 aspects of a virtual classroom that were looked at, Canvas is overall the better service for schools, by 2 points. The 10 Aspects Of A Virtual Classroom We Used Are: Appearance Grades Accessibility from the web Assignments Quizzes Discussions Announcements/Communication External Resources Notifications Organization 1. Appearance: Go...

 COVID Case at Luxmanor ES Wilson Faucette - Garrett Park Estates, MD - 5.11.2021 - 12:47 Luxmanor ES Photo: montgomerycountymd.gov COVID Case at Luxmanor An MCPS press release from yesterday, May 10, says that there has been a confirmed case of Coronavirus at local Luxmanor Elementary School. The press release says that this case was identified through the MCPS pool testing program. The press release says that everyone in the class or grade level will enter a 10 day quarantine or quarantine until they test negative. The press release goes on to remind everyone about social distancing, mask wearing, and other Coronavirus prevention methods. The press release is signed by the Luxmanor Principal.   What do you think about this COVID case? What do you think about the MCPS pool testing program? Let us know in the comments below.