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
Commentary: Integrated Outcome Strategy for Yukon Learners
A couple of weeks ago we used our discussion of a News Article entitled “Winnipeg School Division pulls plug on ’Virtual School‘ program” as an opportunity to describe how post-pandemic most jurisdictions have reverted back to pre-pandemic levels and trajectories
News Article – Quebec schools may close Monday amid incoming heatwave
This item was reported by several local news agencies yesterday. Quebec schools may close Monday amid incoming heatwave By Marisela Amador Published: June 22, 2025 at 11:03AM EDT Education Minister Bernard Drainville during question period on May 6, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Jacques
News Article – PC Plan for Central Online High School Shelved
This past Friday the Winnipeg Free Press published the following article. PC plan for central online high school shelved Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Maggie Macintosh Posted: 2:00 AM CDT Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 Last Modified: 1:36 PM CDT Friday, Mar. 22, 2024
New Article – Online learning program for N.S. high school students expanding
Over the weekend CBC News posted the following article: Nova Scotia Online learning program for N.S. high school students expanding Only 3 courses available now, but ‘significantly’ more to be added by end of school year Taryn Grant · CBC News · Posted: Dec 09,
Commentary: Pandemic Fallout – Learning Loss, Collateral Damage, and Recovery in Canada’s Schools
Last week this report was posted on an open scholarship network by the author. Pandemic Fallout: Learning Loss, Collateral Damage, and Recovery in Canada’s Schools Paul W Bennett Cardus Foundation November 30, 2023 Description: An independent research report commissioned by
Commentary: Online Learning Experiences of Canadian Black Nova Scotians during Covid-19 – Adopting an Intersectionality Framework
Our researchers noted this recent article lately. Online Learning Experiences of Canadian Black Nova Scotians during Covid-19: Adopting an Intersectionality Framework Frempong George, Raavee Kadam, Joyline Makani, Michelle McPherson, Nyasha Mandeya, and Timi Idris Alberta Journal of Educational Research 69(1):
News Article – Poor internet access jeopardizing Nain students’ academic future, say parents
A couple of days ago, CBC News published the following article: Poor internet access jeopardizing Nain students’ academic future, say parents Students taking virtual classes because of lack of staff but unable to log into courses Mike Moore · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25,
Back to School in 2022-23: The CTV Takes a Look and Misses Some Options
Last week CTV News posted an article entitled “Back to school: A look at the COVID-19 rules in place across provinces, territories” that included the following categories for most provinces and territories: Masks and other safety guidelines What qualifies as