eLearning

eLearning is a flexible approach that allows you to learn at your own pace, access materials anytime and anywhere, and balance your studies with other commitments.

To succeed in eLearning, students will need to develop several key skills:

Time Management: Plan your schedule wisely to ensure you meet deadlines and stay on track.
Self-Motivation: Stay driven and focused, even without the structure of a traditional classroom.
Organization: Keep your study materials and assignments well-organized to avoid last-minute stress.
Communication: Engage actively with instructors and peers through discussions and emails.
Technical Proficiency: Be comfortable using online platforms and troubleshooting basic tech issues.

Supports

How Can Parents Help?

Parent Guide for Supporting Your Child in eLearning

Make sure the school has your correct e-mail address and home and work phone numbers so a parent/guardian can be reached when needed.
Question your child about their coursework and how they’re doing.
Stay in contact with your child’s teachers. Direct concerns and queries to their course teacher. The administration is also available to assist as required.

Guidance

Students should access their home high school guidance department for support regarding course selections and timetabling. Additionally, school guidance counsellors and student success teachers can support students taking an eLearning course.

Course Access

Student Responsibilities

Achievement

Students are expected to commit themselves to their academic responsibilities as outlined in the Ontario School Code of Conduct.

Attendance

Regular attendance and participation are crucial in eLearning. Logging into the course and doing coursework daily is vital to success. Students are to engage in the course material.

Regularly logging into your course helps teachers see your learning, participation, and progress. When students are not logging in consistently, it becomes difficult to fully understand and assess their work. Schools will work with students and families by offering attendance counselling, communicating with parents or guardians, and providing time and support to improve attendance. If, after these supports, a student is still unable to attend regularly, they may not be able to earn the course credit and could be withdrawn from the course.

Virtual Learning and AI Expectations and Responsibilities

Responsible online behaviour, privacy, academic integrity, and AI use.

Why Digital Citizenship Matters

eLearning relies on safe, respectful, and responsible online behaviour. Students interact with teachers, classmates, and digital tools daily — including emerging AI tools — so understanding expectations protects everyone’s privacy, integrity, and safety.

Our Shared Expectations

Use technology responsibly by using school devices and online tools for learning only.
Protect personal information by keeping passwords and login details private.
Use only your own accounts and never access or use someone else’s account.
Speak up about concerns by reporting any unsafe, harmful, or inappropriate behaviour to a trusted adult.
Treat everyone with respect, just as you would like to be treated.
Appreciate and accept differences by being kind and considerate of others’ feelings and perspectives.
Use polite and appropriate language that meets school and community standards.
Use respectful words and actions, and work through problems calmly and safely.
Take responsibility for your actions by doing what is expected and being accountable for your choices.
Think before you act, especially online, and consider how your choices may affect yourself and others.
Persevere and do your best, even when learning feels challenging.
Be kind; be compassionate and show you care.
Express gratitude; say thank you.
Forgive others.
Help others in need.

Protecting Privacy

Students should never share:

Full name, address, or phone number
Birthdate or student number
Personal passwords
Sensitive information about themselves or others

If a tool or website asks for personal details, students should check with a teacher before proceeding.

Academic Integrity

Students must submit work that reflects their own learning.
That means:

No copying, pasting, or submitting someone else’s work
Always acknowledge any sources used
Being honest about the level of support received

Integrity is essential for meaningful learning and accurate assessment.

Using AI Tools Safely and Responsibly

AI tools can support learning — but they must be used appropriately.

Students should:

Use AI for idea generation, not full assignment writing
Be transparent about when AI contributed to their work
Double-check AI-generated information
Never input personal or sensitive details
Ask their teacher if they’re unsure whether AI use is appropriate

AI should support, not replace, student thinking.

What Students Should Not Do

Students must not use technology or AI to:

Bully, impersonate, or mock others
Manipulate media to cause harm
Cheat, plagiarize, or submit AI-generated work as their own
Bypass school privacy or security systems
Share confidential or inappropriate material

These actions violate board policies and can result in consequences.

Additional Resources

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