Monday, January 14, 2008

ONLINE TUTORING BENEFITS BC STUDENTS

FREE ONLINE TUTORING
INCLUDES MORE GRADE 11 SUBJECTS


Grade 11 students in B.C. are now able to access online tutoring for five additional subjects through LearnNow BC, a partnership between the Province and the Virtual School Society, Education Minister Shirley Bond announced today.

“Students have asked for flexibility and choice in learning so we’re happy to offer them the one-on-one help they need to maximize their learning potential, especially with exams right around the corner,” said Bond. “This online tutoring service helps students to discover their strengths and successfully complete their studies.”

The Grade 11 courses that are being offered through LearnNow BC include Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Math and Physics.

“With the growing popularity of online learning, B.C.’s education system is adapting to the changing face of technology,” said Bond. “Almost 25,000 students have used LearnNow BC’s tutoring service since the site was launched one year ago and its popularity is growing quickly.”

Seventeen courses are now offered with online tutoring to all B.C. students at LearnNow BC.

  • Grade 10: Essentials of Mathematics, Principles of Mathematics, and Science.
  • Grade 11: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Principles of Mathematics, Physics and Social Studies.
  • Grade 12: Applications of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, Geology, Physics, and Principles of Mathematics.

Students can access course content, sample tests and tutoring by visiting LearnNow BC at www.learnnowbc.gov.bc.ca. The website offers Grade 11 students taking any of the courses four ways to learn:

LearnNow BC has also recently expanded to include kindergarten to Grade 9 programs. LearnNow BC and the latest expansion of its online tutoring fulfils government’s 2006 throne speech commitment to provide B.C. students with new options for learning and to help them successfully complete their studies.


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