2021/2022 Training Year
Updated: 23 November 2021
General Information
For the 2021-2022 training year, we are delivering training following a hybrid model combining both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Virtual training is conducted via MS Teams and links for the meeting is available in the weekly announcements.
In-person training is conducted at a number of locations and details are available in the weekly announcements.
Training resources: To access training resouces, cadets must be logged into their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account and visit their Google Classroom.
Cadets cannot access their Google Classroom through their civilian/personal email addresses. Our G Suite account will not allow it; this is to ensure that our cadets (and only our cadets) can access the Classroom.
For the 2021-2022 training year, we are delivering training following a hybrid model combining both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Virtual training is conducted via MS Teams and links for the meeting is available in the weekly announcements.
In-person training is conducted at a number of locations and details are available in the weekly announcements.
Training resources: To access training resouces, cadets must be logged into their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account and visit their Google Classroom.
Cadets cannot access their Google Classroom through their civilian/personal email addresses. Our G Suite account will not allow it; this is to ensure that our cadets (and only our cadets) can access the Classroom.
Virtual Training Guidelines
Cadets are expected to follow a set of Virtual Training Guidelines. On top of the basic guidelines against harassment, this includes things such as keeping mics off and cameras on. Please refer to the document below.
Cadets are expected to follow a set of Virtual Training Guidelines. On top of the basic guidelines against harassment, this includes things such as keeping mics off and cameras on. Please refer to the document below.
| Cadet Virtual Training Guidelines |
Handy Tools
For cadets using Google Chrome to access their classrooms, here are some extensions for Chrome that add some handy features to Google Meet:
For cadets using Google Chrome to access their classrooms, here are some extensions for Chrome that add some handy features to Google Meet:
- Nod - Reactions for Google Meet
- Nod gives Meet participants the ability to raise their hands, a feature that is available on Zoom but is missing from Google Meet. Nod also allows participants to send emojis like thumbs up, thumbs down, etc. However, Nod only works if everyone is using it. Users cannot see other people's reactions and raised hands if they do not have the extension installed. Only those with the extension installed can see the reactions and raised hands.
- Nod gives Meet participants the ability to raise their hands, a feature that is available on Zoom but is missing from Google Meet. Nod also allows participants to send emojis like thumbs up, thumbs down, etc. However, Nod only works if everyone is using it. Users cannot see other people's reactions and raised hands if they do not have the extension installed. Only those with the extension installed can see the reactions and raised hands.
- Google Meet Breakout Rooms
- This extension gives users the ability to create breakout rooms within a Meet. It's handy for classes where group work would be needed! Meet participants do not need the extension, only the instructor does, but it gives users the ability to customize colours. It also gives whoever is speaking a speaker badge, allowing everyone to easily see who is speaking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do i access my @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account?
Cadets can activate their account by clicking the link that has been sent to the personal email address on file. If you have not received a link to activate your account, or the link has expired, contact administrator@5cycloneaircadets.ca.
Once the account has been activated, it can be accessed through Gmail.
Once the account has been activated, it can be accessed through Gmail.
How do I access my google classrooms?
Once cadets have access to their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account, they should have an invitation to join the Classrooms waiting for them in their inboxes. Check your junk folder too!
Can i access my classrooms from my personal gmail account?
No. Cadets can only access their Classrooms from their cadet email accounts.
help! I never got an invite to activate my email account!!!!
Check your junk/spam folder! All the invites have been sent out to the email address the Administration Officer has on file for you. If you've checked your junk folder and it's still not there, email administrator@5cycloneaircadets.ca with your name and updated email address.
Where can i see the training schedule?
The Training Schedule is on the website under Keeping Informed.
Do i need a computer to access virtual training?
No. Cadets can access Google Classroom from their smartphones or tablets (via the Google Classroom and Google Meet apps).