Taking the "e" out of eLearning.
Learning as a community in real-time and with a shared responsibility to engage, inquire and grow.
Important News
Provincial Shutdown
The Government of Ontario announced a provincial shutdown on the 21st of December. As part of this shutdown, all secondary schools will move to online learning starting on January 4th to January 25th. As we are already studying in this model, there will be no changes to our students’ schedules. Although our office will be closed during this time, we will be checking messages. We look forward to the return of our students tomorrow. I hope you were all able to use the time off to recharge for the completion of semester one.
Holiday Update from the Principal
As we approach the end of 2020 I would like to thank you for the flexibility that you have demonstrated as we have all adapted to the impact of COVID-19. This has been a very challenging year for all of us and I encourage you to find ways to take time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate over the break. We recognize that there are many families who are struggling this year. Please remember those who may be less fortunate than yourself and offer to do something kind for someone else. Even the most simple act of kindness can bring hope to somebody who may be struggling or alone during this time. Reminder to everyone that the office will be closed over the from December 19th to January 3rd. On behalf of the entire staff at the VLC I would like to wish everyone a warm and relaxing winter break. I hope that each of you are able to connect with family and friends in a safe manner over the break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on January 4th. Jeremy Cadeau-MarkPrincipal of eLearning
Midterm Report Cards
On Friday midterm report cards were sent out to student’s VLC Gmail accounts as well as their parents/guardians’ emails if under 18.
Within the VLC some students may have two midterm report cards that will be sent in two separate emails. If all of your courses are not listed on the first report card you receive, please check for a second email.
Each report is password protected using the students date of birth to ensure the protection of privacy. The format of the password is mm/dd/yyyy, (include the / ). e.g. 07/05/2013
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email ([email protected]).
Renowned Program
The Virtual Learning Centre has been offering Ontario Secondary School students a wide range of flexible, and well-designed high school courses since 1997. It is a renowned program that is unlike any other eLearning initiative in Ontario.
The VLC offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available.
We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success. For this reason, we encourage all of our students to attend web meetings, and to adhere to the course schedule and all due dates. This level of rigor builds a strong work ethic and forges a classroom and school community thereby preparing our students for post-secondary studies.
For more information please review the FAQ section on our website.
If you need further help feel free to drop us a line:
[email protected]
or call us at 705-328-2925 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:00 EST)
Remind Messages for Parents
June 2020 Graduates
Attention all June 2020 Graduates Our diplomas have arrived. We will be processing them this week and shipping them via purolator to arrive throughout the
OSSLT
We have received the following message from EQAO regarding the OSSLT. “EQAO plans to administer the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) online in spring
Semester 2 Registration
CURRENT VLC students should check the Student Guide announcements for information on registration. Second semester registration for NEW students opens October 26th at 10:00 a.m.
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Our Courses
All of our courses are taught by highly qualified Ontario teachers who understand how to blend the power of synchronous, streamed communication with the flexibility of static, anywhere-anytime course content. Students succeed in our program and our attrition rates (under 20%) demonstrate that our program works for most learners.
How are online courses taught?
When you register for an online course within the Virtual Learning Centre, you will be provided with login information such as a username and id. You will also receive an Internet address (URL) to your course. When you login for the first time, an introductory message from your teacher will greet you. This message will outline the course content and describe how the course will be delivered and what is required of you. Although all of the Virtual Learning Centre’s online courses look the same, your teacher is ultimately in charge of how the course will run.
Who teaches the online courses?
Certified teachers who are employed within the Trillium Lakelands District School Board deliver online course material for the Virtual Learning Centre. Each teacher receives training and support so that they are comfortable with the online approach to both teaching and learning.
Will I benefit from online courses?
In most cases, this form of course delivery works well. Obvious prerequisites include motivation, computer familiarity, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Remember, though, that although there is daily contact with others in the class, there may not be any face to face meetings. For students with some learning styles, taking online courses may not be an appropriate choice.
