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Author: Michael Barbour

2024-25 – Level of K-12 Distance/Online Learning Activity / Niveau d’activité en ligne pour les élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année

In terms of the level of distance and online learning activity across Canada, the total K-12 population in Canada for 2024-25 was approximately 5.7 million students. Based on actual and estimated enrollment data, the number of students engaged in K-12

Michael Barbour April 13, 2026March 23, 2026 annual report 1 Comment Read more

2024-25 – Nature of K-12 Distance/Online Learning Activity / Nature de l’activité d’apprentissage à distance/en ligne M-12

Consistent with the regulatory environments across Canada, there have been no operational changes to the nature of K-12 distance/online learning activity across Canada (see Figure 2). Students from all thirteen provinces and territories continue to have the some opportunity to

Michael Barbour April 6, 2026March 20, 2026 annual report 1 Comment Read more

2024-25 – Nature of K-12 E-Learning Regulation / Nature de la règlementation sur l’apprentissage en M-12

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

Michael Barbour March 30, 2026March 20, 2026 annual report 3 Comments Read more

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

Michael Barbour March 26, 2026March 27, 2026 commentary, Francophone, news, Ontario No Comments Read more

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

Michael Barbour March 25, 2026May 12, 2026 commentary, graduation requirement, Ontario No Comments Read more

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

Michael Barbour March 23, 2026March 20, 2026 annual report 1 Comment Read more

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

Michael Barbour March 12, 2026March 17, 2026 news, Quebec, weather No Comments Read more

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.

Michael Barbour March 3, 2026March 24, 2026 independent school, Ontario, private school No Comments Read more

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

Michael Barbour February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 conferences, DLAC, presentation No Comments Read more

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

Michael Barbour December 19, 2025December 23, 2025 Indigenous, news, Quebec No Comments Read more
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