The Algoma District School Board's urging parents to fill out an "Access to Technology" survey this morning, as it finalizes plans for elearning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
This follows on the provincial government's decision to extend public school closures until at least May 4th, with additional resources to be made available through Phase 2 of its "Learn At Home" elearning platform.
The ADSB says it's finalizing its plans, but needs to know what means teachers can use to support learning for students, recognizing online learning poses challenges for some families - that's why it needs parents to fill out the survey on its website by noon today.
According to the provincial government, its second phase of learn at home will re-connect students with teachers and other school staff, re-establishing teacher-led learning, with five hours of work per week for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students, focusing on literacy and math; five hours per week for Grades 4 to 6, focusing on literacy, math, science, and social studies; ten hours a week for Grades 7 to 8, focusing on math, literacy, science, and social studies; and three hours of work per course per week for semestered Grade 9 to 12 students, or 1.5 hours for non-semestered students.
There's also a requirement for final report cards for all students, with laptops or devices to be distributed from schools, as needed.