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
Semester 1 Reports
Report cards will be mailed out Wednesday February 12th to all students who have submitted their proctor forms. Please allow 10 days for delivery.
event 2/11/20OSSLT 2020 - Compulsory Graduation Requirement
Initial information regarding the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for 2020 has been posted in the Student Guide. This is important information for all students intending to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
As many of you are aware, a compulsory graduation requirement for all secondary school students in Ontario is the successful completion of the OSSLT. Students are to write the test in the spring of their grade 10 year. This year, the test is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, from 9 am until approximately 1 pm.
event 2/6/20Semester 2 Is Now Underway
All semester 2 courses are up and running.
Registered semester 2 students received an email to notify them that each course has started up. Login credentials were also included in these emails.
All students should complete the Student Guide modules and read the important announcements posted in that course. Important Information about the start of the semester can be found in the announcement: Welcome! From Student Services.
Students who are on a waitlist will be notified via email by February 7th only if a space becomes available in their requested course. Please do not contact the office about your waitlisted courses.
event 2/4/20Renowned 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
There will be several meetings held the week of February 3rd by our Student Services teacher, Mrs. Kuypers, welcoming new students and helping them navigate their way through our program.
Meetings are scheduled on Tuesday, February 4th at 2 pm and Wednesday, February 5th at 12:35 pm. Students only need to attend one meeting if they want - these are optional but recommended. If they cannot make a meeting they can watch the recording.
There will be a drop-in session on Friday, February 7th at 11:55 am where students can ask general questions about the program.
Students can find out more details in the Student Guide announcement: Welcome! From Student Services when they are placed into the Student Guide course.
Reminder: Students will be added throughout the week of February 3rd into their course(s) and they will receive an email letting them know when they have been added. Be sure to check your junk mail.
Please do not contact the office for details.
The Virtual Learning Centre will be joining the conversation about mental health on January 29th, Bell's Let's Talk Day.
Semester 2 begins February 3rd.
Timetables and teaching assignments will not be available until courses begin throughout the week of February 3, 2020.
Students will receive emails when courses begin. Login credentials will be included in these emails.
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.