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Registration Information for Online Courses

The CIS eLearning Consortium (ELC), is pleased to be offering online courses for students. The CIS eLearning Consortium is a unique cooperative not-for-profit organization that provides exemplary online curriculum for the benefit of students in member CIS schools. The CIS eLearning Consortium's mission is to provide exemplary online courses that offer best practices in online instruction and 21st Century skills, with a high level of student monitoring and support. ELC courses are open to students from any of the 16 Consortium schools who are approved by their Site Administrator and Student Services.

These online courses run from September to May with a final assessment in June. Course teachers, who are experts in developing and teaching online courses, come from member schools. An online Site Administrator communicates regularly with the online teachers and students to support student success, monitor progress, and report student grades. They are the student's resource if they have any problems with their online course.

Student Information

Why Take an Online Course?

• You can participate in exciting and creative online courses that may not otherwise be offered by the school.
• You can experience online education in preparation for University and the workplace where online education and training are prevalent.
• Online learning provides flexibility of time and place as course material can be covered at various times during the day and at school or at home.
• You have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other independent schools to develop and expand your critical thinking skills and work in a virtual classroom environment.
• You will experience and use computer technologies, such as online discussion, multimedia, and Web 2.0 tools, that enhance learning and develop your intellectual capacities.
• You may find that learning online with technology suits your learning style.

Who Can Take an Online Course?

Any student from a Consortium school who has access to a computer and high speed Internet, either at school or at home, and has been approved by their Site Administrator and Guidance Counsellor can take an online course.

What Skills Do I Need to Take an Online Course?

The following are some of the skills that will be helpful in being successful in an online course:

• I enjoy working at the computer.
• I have the time and am interested in taking an online course. I have good reading and writing skills.
• I can organize my work and can get my assignments in on time.
• I like working independently and solving problems.
• I enjoy collaborating online with other students.
• I like to take responsibility for my work.

What Online Courses Can I Take?

The following courses are available for Registration for September 2011.

Click on the OUR COURSES tab to see the latest roster of courses