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Online learning

Find information about K to 12 online learning, distance education and blended learning in Alberta.

Overview

An online learning program is a structured learning environment in which students engage with their teachers in one or more online courses. Alberta certificated teachers employed by school authorities supervise and instruct students.

Online learning is one of many different programs that facilitates personalized learning and provides a flexible option for students to complete their course work.

Online learning directory

The online learning directory is organized by geographic area (north, central, south) and is intended to provide information on the types of online learning programming offered by each school authority including:

  • type of program offered – online learning, print-based distance education, blended learning (part face-to-face in a classroom, part online away from teacher)
  • grades offered
  • serves students from other school authorities (that is, open boundaries)
  • teacher resource sharing
  • synchronous (real-time, online) instruction provided
  • face-to-face opportunities provided
  • register anytime during the year (that is, continuous intake during the school year)
  • summer school (Grades 10 to 12)
  • off-campus programs (that is, RAP, Green Certificate, Work Experience)
  • dual credit opportunities
  • adult programming (that is, students 20 years or older)
  • other pertinent information

Online learning guides

Guides for schools and students

The online learning guides will help parents or caregivers, students, school and school authority leaders better understand the strengths and opportunities for online and blended learning in Alberta.