The OntarioLearn online system serves as a virtual classroom that you can attend anytime that suits you where you’re able to interact with fellow students and your instructor, and to receive and submit assignments. Learning is facilitated by an instructor who keeps in touch with you through the online conferencing system and e-mail.

Many online courses have exams that you must completed. All assignments and exams must be completed by the final date of the course.

Is OntarioLearn right for me?

In addition to the study skills that are necessary for postsecondary learning, there are some specific skills that you will need for online learning, including:

• extra emphasis on goal-setting, self-discipline and time management
• ability to monitor your own progress
• willingness to ask for help when required
• persistence in searching for information
• basic computing knowledge and computer communication skills

You are most likely to succeed in OntarioLearn courses if you:

• have confidence in yourself as an independent learner
• are willing and able to meet deadlines on your own initiative, read material for yourself that would normally be discussed in the classroom and work through self-marked exercises on your own as required

You will be expected to:

• have a computer with a connection to the Internet
• find out from the instructor when assignments are due
• submit assignments on time
• register for your exam

Course Loads

You may enrol in more than one online course at a time, however, please understand that the workload of an online course equals or is greater than an in-class course. You do have the freedom to log on at your convenience, but you must be wary of workloads.

Niagara College will not limit the number of courses you may enrol in at one time. This is left to your discretion.