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Lochiel U-Connect Centre offers a unique,
blended, site-based/homelearning environment for students.
Students from Kindergarten through Grade 9 can engage in a
learning community that follows the Ministry of Education
outcomes while respecting the individual learning style and
interests of each student.
Course work can be completed through paper-based packaged
material, CD and online learning systems for some grades and or
portfolio presentation of work on Ministry outcomes.
Programs at Lochiel U-Connect are led by a creative and
energetic staff of BCTF certified teachers. Learning plans are
created in meetings between the teacher, parents and students in
September outlining work to be completed through the term.
Parents and students also meet with teachers during each
reporting period to discuss progress and set directions for the
following term.
The teachers at Lochiel U-Connect are extremely approachable and
available to meet face to face by appointment, by phone or
e-mail. A supportive and engaging environment is created by each
teacher for students and parents
On site classes at Lochiel U-Connect are set up to support
learning at home, focusing on outcomes while involving students
in highly engaging activities such as Robotics, Movie Making,
Digital Photography, Computer Graphics, Web Page Design, (3rd
Place in
ThinkQuest International 2006 in the 15 years & under
category with
Salmonids:
In Troubled Waters entry) Computer Programming,
Science, Physical Education, Music and, Art (2D and 3D).
Tutorial classes are also available in Math and Humanities.
In addition to supporting students on site, some tutorials are
offered online via web-conferencing. Students can log into a
class from home and fully participate in it viewing the
presenting teacher, seeing what is being written on the digital
whiteboard, communicating with the teacher and other classmates
vocally or using chat and contributing to the class on the
digital whiteboard. This provides the opportunity for students
to attend a class without leaving home!
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