E-class at TCDSB eLearning program-Take This Course

 

Introduction:

Taking an online class has always been quite an adventurous, interactive, challenging yet rewarding way to learn something. It is a much different experience than the regular face-to-face classroom but very competitive. It is because of the e-learning that the educational institutes are able to deliver their entire curriculum over the internet. The TCDSB eLearning platform like any other is a highly competitive and well-organized platform that will enable you to receive assignments, work conveniently with your classmates and learn everything at your ease and pace.

Similarly, through the TCDSB’s e-class, you are able to communicate with all your related teachers, submit your assignments from the comfort of your home and also have a discussion about any topic all behind the screen.

Taking an e-course:

Now taking an e-course is going to give you a variety of opportunities and the most obvious one is the freedom to attend the class at any time from anywhere. All you need is a stable internet connection and a working laptop and then you are all set to learn at all times. This feasibility is available because the classes are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That is why it is up to you to decide when you will go to the class.

One thing that you should know about these e-courses is that all the e-courses are not independent study courses. Though you may never get to meet your classmates physically yet you won’t be working alone. You have to stay in contact with your mates and have a discussion with them regarding a topic. The classes will most likely to be asynchronous which means that there is no fixed time to be online. But still, students will be asked many times to do the same kinds of assignments that you would do in a regular classroom.

Features of e-courses:

You will be given readings, different projects, papers, and even a variety of quizzes. And you will also be divided into different groups that will most likely require you to work with other students but in a virtual environment of course. That is why you should keep in mind that communication and interaction both are very important in these e-courses. Other features include.

ü  Access to announcement center.

ü  Threaded discussions.

ü  Email.

ü  Other online communication tools like the telephone.

Your teacher would have all the right to communicate freely with your parents and you as well and talk about your progress. You will constantly be in contact with the teachers and the rest of the class or even more than in a regular classroom. With that, daily participation from every student is also required whenever you decide to join the class every day. Thus, whenever you join the class, you will be participating and sharing your viewpoints with others and the circle of communicating with others is maintained.

Requirements to enroll in an e-class:

To be able to enroll in an e-class, you need the following.

ü  Access to a multi-media computer on a daily basis.

ü  Access to high-speed internet daily so that you can complete class assignments and participate in class discussions and also keep a track of the latest updates and access to email.

ü  An email address of your own is required.

What skills do you need to have for the e-class?

You need to have the following skills to make the most out of this e-class.

ü  Basic computer skills.

ü  Email skills.

ü  Web browser skills.

ü  Word processor skills.

And more but these above mentioned are a must as you do need a computer to enter the class. Having email skills is required as you are going to have to send your projects and assignments through the mail. Similarly, browser skills are required because you would need to print a page or follow a hypertext link, and more.

Conclusion:

So you see an e-class from TCDSB comes with a variety of advantages and scope for you to learn something entirely at your ease and pace. Hence all you need to do is decide whether you need this or not or whether you are determined enough to learn from it and then apply for an online class and don’t forget to stay safe and never stop learning.