Whether you are searching for a course not offered at your school or want to give up the traditional classroom setting to work with a more flexible schedule, e-Learning is worth a closer look. Here is what e-Learning has to offer you:
- Earn the same secondary school credits in a different manner
- Develop 21st century e-Learning skills
- Learn at flexible times and places
- Access courses that may not be offered in your secondary school
- Continue to earn secondary school credits even if you are physically absent from your school for extended periods of time
Registration
- High school students: To register, meet with your school’s guidance counsellor
- Adult learners: To register, contact your school board’s continuing education department (ex. HWDSB Continuing Education, HDSB Continuing Education, …)
- Login through e-Learning Student Login (D2L)
Popular Resources
TVO ILC is Ontario’s largest online high school, offering flexible, affordable online high school courses and providing students in Ontario and around the world with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma online.
e-Learning Ontario is one of the projects of the Ministry of Education to help students succeed in school. It gives students more choices to customize their education based on their strengths, needs and interests.
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. They offer practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Private Institutions*
Blyth Academy has over 160 Ontario high school courses available for Grades 9 – 12. They are an example of a company that offers e-Learning courses for a fee and can be combined with international excursions in the summer months.
*Please note that Private Institutions offer eLearning courses but they charge a tuition fee.
Tips for Online Learning
- Set a schedule. Wake up at the same time and work within a set time. Plan when you’ll work on different classes, and schedule when you’ll have lunch and snack breaks.
- Work in a room where you feel you’ll be most productive. Whether that’s in your room at a desk, at the kitchen table, etc.
- Check in with your friends and hold each other accountable. Set goals with each other and tell each other when you plan to complete assignments. You can even work together over video call!
- Turn your phone on do not disturb. Prevent as many distractions as you can while you work!
- If you need help/support, ask your teacher for a one-on-one call. Don’t be afraid to ask for some extra help, especially if online learning is an adjustment for you!
