E-Learning
e-Learning in Rainbow Schools
Rainbow District School Board provides a number of online secondary school courses throughout the school year as part of the provincial e-Learning strategy.
Each of the Board’s ten secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin offer at least one online course. Six courses will be available during semester 1 and 11 courses will be available during semester 2.
Through e-Learning, students can earn credits and achieve success. Rainbow District School Board teachers deliver the online courses using a learning management system that students will be able to access at school and at home.
Students can supplement their timetable with an online course, giving them greater flexibility and choice in completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students can also take courses that are not available at their home school or not accessible due to scheduling conflicts.
The online courses will also provide a new learning option for students – one that maximizes the use of technology. e-Learning courses are very interactive. A wide variety of technology will be used to support online learning including electronic whiteboards, chat rooms, e-mail, and discussion groups.
Students can register for e-Learning courses through their Guidance Department.
New Online Graduation Requirement
The Ministry of Education has introduced an online learning graduation requirement.
Beginning with the cohort of students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-2021 school year, all students must earn a minimum of two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma unless they opt out. Adult learners entering the Ontario secondary school system in 2023-2024 or later will also be required to meet the online learning graduation requirement unless they opt out in accordance with the procedure described below.
Students working towards other certificates (for example, the Certificate of Accomplishment or an Ontario Secondary School Certificate) are not required to complete the online learning graduation requirement. Some may, however, be encouraged to enroll in e-Learning courses to develop digital literacy and other transferable skills for success after graduation and in all aspects of their lives. Source: PPM 167
Access the resources below to learn more about the online graduation requirement.
Updates
Resources
e-Learning Courses 2021-2022
Rainbow District School Board is offering the following e-Learning Courses during the school year:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Grade 10 CHV 2O: Civics GLC 2O: Career Studies | Grade 10 CHV 2O: Civics GLC 2O: Career Studies |
| Grade 11 HPC 3O: Parenting PPZ 3C: Health for Life | Grade 11 EMS 30: Media Studies MEL 3E: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life SBI 3U: Biology |
| Grade 12 CHY 4U: World History since the 15th Century EWC 4U: The Writer’s Craft SNC 4M: Science | Grade 12 HIP 4O: Personal Life Management HSB 4U: Challenge and Change in Society HZT 4U: Philosophy MEL 4E: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life OLC 4O: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course PSK 4U: Introductory Kinesiology |
Registering for e-Learning Courses
Students can register for e-Learning courses through their guidance department.
Tips for e-Learning Success
- Log in daily
- Read over content and instructions carefully
- Create a support team (classmates, teacher)
- Ask questions
- Be aware of deadlines
- Set aside a regular time and place to work
- Watch the orientation videos and familiarize yourself with the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
To learn more, please contact [email protected].