Taking the "e" out of eLearning.

Learning as a community in real-time and with a shared responsibility to engage, inquire and grow.

GLC20 Start Date: November 6th

Registration is now closed for Semester 1

Remind App - VLC Communications

Mrs Kuypers has set up a Remind account for parents to join to get reminders about: registration, course start dates, upcoming school events, graduation, and post-secondary application information.

9/20/17

Courses Starting the Week of Sep 11, 2017

The following courses will start during the week of Sept 11:

HHS4U - Course opens Thurs Sept 14. First live class is Mon Sept 18.
TGJ2O - Opened Tuesday Sept 12.
HZT4U - Course opens Thurs Sept 14. First live class is Tues Sept 19.
GLS1O (section 4 only) Opened Wed Sept 13. First live class is Thurs Sept 14 at 8 am.

Updates will be posted as they become available.

9/8/17

Semester 1 Start Information

Please read all of this information carefully. Click on Read More to open this posting for full information.

9/1/17

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:
vlcadmin@virtuallearning.ca
or call us at 705-328-2925 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 4:00 EST)

Open School Ontario

Do you require a single senior-level math or science course with the flexibility to match your busy lifestyle? Our companion program features intakes every three weeks and offers the ability to accelerate through the course at your own pace. Visit Open School Ontario for program details and to see what we have on offer.

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Recent News

Terry Fox Fundraiser!

This year our school is going to be participating in the Terry Fox School change once again. Last year was our first year and we were the only online school in Canada to participate!!! We raised $ 2568.00!

9/20/17

VLC Student Council Elections

The VLC Student Council is a great way for students to get involved. Please see the posting in the Student Guide announcements for full details.

9/13/17

Withdrawing from Courses

Please check the Student Guide announcement and the FAQ section of this website for information about how to withdraw from courses.

9/12/17

"I took one English course with VLC and I was hooked..."

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.

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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.