For the first time in the 18-year history of this research project, there were no regulatory changes in any province, territory, or federally during the 2024-25 school year. In fact, this was also the first year where there was no
Commentary: Welcome to virtual French-language school in Ontario
Earlier in the week, the CBC posted a news item that perpetrated the myth that e-learning in Ontario is easier or less rigourous than in person learning. Yesterday the National Post had an article that provided a much more positive
Commentary: Ontario mandated e-learning to expand course options. Some worry it’s being used to boost marks
Yesterday the CBC posted this article. Toronto Ontario mandated e-learning to expand course options. Some worry it’s being used to boost marks Most popular courses are those required to graduate or electives often used in university applications: data Alina Snisarenko · CBC
2024-25 – National Overview / Survol national
The consistency in the general trends in both the nature of regulation and the level of activity of K-12 e-learning remains a theme of the 2025 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report. While each year there have
News Article Notice – Quebec freezing rain alert prompts school closures Wednesday
As winter weather batters much of the country again this week, we are reminded of the environmental impact that can create school disruptions – which could be minimized if teachers and staff were well training in distance/remote pedagogy and if
Private Online Schools in Ontario
This resource came across our electronic desk a few days ago. Part of Toronto’s Private School Guide What makes one school program different from another? An overview of how private schools tailor programs, innovate curriculum, and support different learning pathways.
DLAC 2026 – State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada
The DLAC Ignite 2026 conference is occuring this week in Sacramento. Our lead researchers are on hand to present this poster: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael K. Barbour & Randy LaBonte February 19, 2026 – 9:50am
News Article – Cree radio network joins platform to create online language learning games
One of the areas where K-12 distance and online learning can be used a lot more than it is currently is for the teaching of Indigenous languages. Lots of people wish to learn these languages, but they are often geographically
Congrats! Your Technical Report Reached 600 Reads
Yesterday our lead researcher received this notice from his open scholarship networks. Congratulations, Michael! Your technical report reached 600 reads Achieved on December 9, 2025 Technical report: State of the nation study: K-12 e-learning in Canada 2022 Note that this was for
Congrats! Your Chapter Reached 500 Reads
Yesterday our lead researcher received this notice from his open scholarship networks. Good job, Michael! Your chapter reached 500 reads Achieved on November 25, 2025 Chapter: An overview of elearning organizations and practices in Canada This achievement is focused on a chapter in