Taking the "e" out of eLearning.
Learning as a community in real-time and with a shared responsibility to engage, inquire and grow.
GLC2O begins November 9th.
Important News
Mid-Term Reports and Full Disclosure
Mid-term report cards are being sent out from the office today. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery.
Please Note: CHV2O (Civics) grades will not appear on mid-term reports as they are final grades. They will appear on Final Report Cards at the end of semester.
Full Disclosure Date: Friday November 23rd, 2018 at 11:59 pm. (Gr. 11 and 12 courses)
event 11/16/18Important - For all Gr. 12 Students
All Gr. 12 students wishing to graduate, or register for post-secondary education, in the 2018-19 school year must read the announcement posted in the student guide and complete the form which is included in it.
event 11/16/18Semester 2 Registration
Registrations for Semester 2, 2018-19 opened on Monday October 29th, 2018.
Any applications or outstanding supporting documents received after December 14th, 2018, will be considered late.
event 10/31/18Renowned 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.
Remind Messages for Parents - More Info
Recent News
The Year-End Committee is very excited to announce that the VLC will once again be hosting our annual Graduation and Year-End Social! We would like to request the honour of your presence at this event in order to celebrate those graduating and to meet fellow classmates and teachers. The event will be taking place at the Admiral Inn, located in Lindsay, Ontario, on Thursday the 27th of June. More information regarding the event will be coming in semester two, so be sure to save the date and keep an eye out for more announcements in the Student Guide!
Friday, December 21st is a board holiday for Trillium Lakelands DSB. There will be no classes, tech support or office support.
Today is Giving Tuesday and we at VLC are encouraging all to get involved. Even small gestures of giving make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Courses
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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.
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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.
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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.