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When should kids return to in-person learning? Western University researcher, colleagues finding answers

Published 4 hours ago

A Western University professor alongside colleagues from across the globe are attempting to find answers to when and how children should return to in-person learning.

USask reported cases of cheating ‘likely’ on the rise after switch to online learning: spokesperson

Published January 18, 2021 8:08 am

Professors have had to alter their teaching methods as a way to combat cheating at the University of Saskatchewan.

Mandatory online learning in Ontario leaves single parents with impossible choice

Published January 9, 2021 1:55 pm

"I keep a good attitude around them, but when I get by myself, it's like, 'what am I supposed to do?' It's really tough."

Coronavirus: Union calls for online learning extension across Ontario during state of emergency

Published January 13, 2021 3:43 pm

As it stands, students living outside the five hot spots in the southern part of the province are due to return to class on Jan. 25.

COVID-19: Kainai students to continue online learning as school board employees test positive

Published January 16, 2021 4:32 pm

The Kainai Board of Education said Saturday that online learning will continue for students "until further notice".

A survival guide for parents struggling with virtual learning

Published January 12, 2021 10:02 am

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer shares her survival guide for parents juggling virtual learning and working from home amid the pandemic this winter.

Coronavirus: Most Ontario elementary students will continue online learning until Jan. 25

Published January 7, 2021 12:10 pm

"Returning students to school now with community transmission and positivity rates so high risks losing the hard-fought progress made in keeping schools and students safe."

Coronavirus: Ontario students, educators should prepare for possible online learning after holidays

Published December 16, 2020 10:18 pm

"We are recommending that boards encourage students and staff to take home any materials that they may require for remote learning before they leave school for the holiday period."

Students return to virtual school as part of Ontario coronavirus lockdown measures

Published January 4, 2021 6:09 am

The measure ends for all students in northern Ontario and elementary students in southern Ontario after the first week back from winter break.

Alberta’s K-12 students return to in-person learning Monday

Published January 11, 2021 5:54 am

The return to in-person learning doesn’t impact those who have been in online learning since the start of the school year, who will continue on with their existing schedules.

Alberta students with disabilities exempt from online learning

Published November 26, 2020 8:09 pm

The province says students with disabilities will be able to remain in the classroom, as kids in Grades 7-12 move to online learning next week.

What students in London, Ont., can expect from online learning

Published September 10, 2020 4:22 pm

The two biggest school boards that serve London will hold their first day of school on Sept. 14.

Coronavirus: Ontario parents, children dealing with stress of virtual learning

Published January 14, 2021 4:41 pm

"Getting overwhelmed would be very easy, but we just need to make sure we don't burden ourselves. So constantly remind ourselves that we are doing the best that we can," he said.

Online learning expert worries sudden demand is leaving teachers, families unprepared

Published August 21, 2020 6:41 pm

"They don’t feel safe or they don’t feel their kids are going to be safe in a regular environment,” said University of Regina professor Alec Couros.

Online learning begins for students across Ontario as COVID-19 closures continue

Published April 6, 2020 5:12 am

Students across Ontario began online learning Monday, more than three weeks after COVID-19 shuttered schools in the name of physical distancing.

Quebec parents worried about online learning as students leave classrooms for Christmas

Published December 16, 2020 6:16 pm

Parents worry the situation will only widen inequities that already exist in Quebec's education system.

Coronavirus: Ontario government launches online program for students out of school

Published March 20, 2020 11:39 am

Learn at Home provides math and literacy content created by Ontario educators and will be provided in both English and French.

Schools set dates to transition from virtual to in-person learning — but is this legal?

Published September 18, 2020 5:38 am

School boards offering virtual learning also give students the option to go back to the classroom, but only at certain dates throughout the year.

Coronavirus: Guelph’s medical officer of health extends online learning until Jan. 24

Published January 7, 2021 2:38 pm

Given recent coronavirus case increases, Guelph's medical officer of health has instructed all local school boards and private schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24.

Students and staff in London region told to prepare for possible online learning in January

Published December 18, 2020 9:30 am

The message echoes that of Ontario’s education minister.

Survey of Ontario university students, faculty says online learning has had negative impact

Published November 24, 2020 6:12 am

A survey of university students, faculty, and academic librarians in Ontario suggests that the shift to online learning has negatively affected the quality of their educational experience.

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