Online High Schools are Preferable for Many Students

With the global move to e-learning this year, families are increasingly looking to virtual study. In this article, we break down some of the key advantages of e-learning.

How Technology Helps Students with STEM-Based Learning

STEM has become an increasingly important aspect of modern education. In this blog, we discuss how today’s educational technologies offer high school students valuable tools for STEM-based learning.

Online Teaching Options for New Teachers

I have been in education for more than 30 years and the most important thing I’ve learned about being a successful teacher is that we must keep up with the constant changes in our field. After all, education that fails to change with the times can often become stagnate and less effective. Thus, as educators, …

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Ontario Plans for Fall Return to the Classroom

Minister Lecce announced the province’s intention to have students return to physical classrooms this September. A plan for how this might look is expected by the end of the month.

Minister Lecce request funding for Broadband Access in Ontario

Ontario’s education minister is calling on Ottawa to “expedite” federal funding to address a lack of broadband access in the province.

E-Learning Prepares Students for Post-Secondary

Accredited online learning institutions are about more than grades; they challenge students to think critically, to work independently, and to take responsibility for their time and actions. In this blog, we explore the ways e-learning provides students with the tools they need to get ahead in today’s virtual world.

Leger Poll: E-Learning & COVID-19

In May 2020, Leger conducted a poll of more than 1500 Canadians examining current attitudes and concerns towards COVID-19 across a variety of key areas, including e-Learning.

Communicating Effectively with Your Online Students

Longtime educator & e-learning expert, Robert Ford, discusses how educators can continue fostering effective communication with their students in the online environment.

Premier Ford Says Rest of School Year Will Be Online

On May 19th, the Ontario Government officially announced that students will not be returning to classrooms to finish the current school year and will instead be completing their school year online.

Helping Your Child Choose the Right Online Course

Longtime educator & e-learning expert, Robert Ford, shares some tips to help parents skillfully navigate the world of course codes, post-secondary pathways, and OSSD requirements.