In this episode we will discuss what executive functioning is, and how it impacts our every day lives. This episode is dedicated to strategies that you can use while learning, and in your life, to make tasks easier.
There’s no doubt about it — 2021 was a stressful year. Regardless of your situation, last year brought up plenty of anxiety and uncertainty. For teachers, students, and parents, the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on education has been an immense source of concern and stress. Many learning institutions’ abrupt and unplanned shift to …
As many students, or families of students, are aware, things have been very hectic in the world of education for the last few years. With advances in technology, as well as changes in society, the classroom of 2022 has many changes compared to the classroom of 2012, and even the classroom of 2021! Here at …
In this episode we will break down how the brain works, and why sleep is so important. We will discuss the types of memory, and how sleep impacts memory. Learning and memorization can be difficult for some, so we share some tips and tricks to unlock your learning abilities.
Many people are still skeptical about the effectiveness of taking courses online. Of course, as with in-person learning, there are pros and cons to virtual school. Additionally, because learning is not one size fits all, it may not work for every student to take courses online. However, many students have found online learning to be …
There are plenty of reasons why someone may not have been able to finish their high school diploma. In fact, in 2016, 14% of Canadians over the age of 25 reported that their education level was below high school graduation. Having a high school diploma can open many personal and professional doors for Canadians and …
In this episode we will discuss how virtual learning has actually been beneficial for some students and their mental health. This includes talking about bullying, microaggressions, racism, general anxiety students face and how through online learning, there has been a drop in this.
Every student is different. Here at Ontario Virtual School, this is one of our guiding philosophies. Since OVS is a school built from the ground up for online learning, and all of our courses, lessons, and assignments are designed around the online format, this actually allows a variety of benefits which allow us to better …
There are plenty of reasons why someone may have to leave high school before graduating. However, having a high school diploma is very beneficial and can open many personal and professional doors in a person’s life. A diploma allows students to pursue post-secondary education and secure more stable and better-paying employment. It also sets the …
With post-secondary application season upon us, we’ve put together some tips to help you find and apply for scholarships!
Deciding whether to apply to college, university, or both? In this blog, we help you make your first big decision an educated one!
In this blog, we highlight three key ways OVS’s self-directed model can help high school students ease into the sometimes challenging transition to post-secondary!
OVS’s flexible model makes us a great solution for mature students looking to earn key credits to change careers or earn their high school diploma.
In this blog, we break down how enrolling with OVS as a part-time student offers you the best of both worlds – traditional and online!
Guidance support is critical for student success – that’s why OVS offers exceptional guidance support 7 days a week!
Choosing a school is a big decision, with lots of big questions. In this blog, we explain the significance of the term “Ministry-Inspected”.
Have you heard about the Reach Ahead program? It allows Grade 8 students to take up to three Grade 9 credits while in their Grade 8 year, or in the summer between Grades 8 and 9. Click to read more about this great opportunity for young learners!
You asked us: “What elective would you recommend?” and we’ve answered! Here is our list of the top 10 electives you can take at OVS to earn that all-important last credit.
