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Distance Learning
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
 

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Welcome to the Distance Learning website.

Distance Learning can greatly expand a student's options In Manitoba, distance learning has three options: Independent Study Option, Teacher Mediated Option and Web-based Course Option.

Independent Study Option

The Independent Study Option (ISO) provides the opportunity and flexibility for both school-age and adult learners to study a wide range of compulsory and optional distance education courses from Grades 7 to 12. Course descriptions and/or previews are available.

Try the Self-Test: Is Independent Study Option for me?

For more information, visit the ISO page, call 1-800-465-9915 or email Distance Learning Unit.

L'option d'études Independantes (OEI) (français)

The Independent Study Option also offers several courses in French. A complete listing of these courses is found in the course description section of the Independent Study Option (français).

Teacher Mediated Option (TMO)

The Teacher Mediated Option (TMO) supports the delivery of distance learning courses in partnership with host school divisions. TMO courses are scheduled into the regular school year and use a variety of technologies to assist students, including

  • consulting with an instructor twice per school cycle by audio teleconference
  • corresponding with an instructor between classes by facsimile or Internet

These courses are only available to school-based students.

For further information, visit the TMO page, call 1-800-465-9915 or email Judith Nordquist.

Web-Based Course Option (WBC)

Web-based courses in Manitoba are available to schools wishing to deliver high school courses on the internet. Manitoba uses the Blackboard Learning System CE version 6.2. While being delivered through the internet, these courses are taught by a teacher who may be off-site. Courses are completed during the regular academic year/semester. Each school division has a contact person to help coordinate sharing at a local level.

For more information, visit the WBC page or call 1-800-465-9915 or email Distance Learning Unit.