ciselc...for 21st century elearning!

Our Vision Our Mission Our Guiding Principles

The Conference of Independent School's eLearning Consortium, a historic partnership between 16 Canadian independent schools, offers exemplary online Ontario credit courses to students in partner schools. The ELC Consortium model is innovative; each school provides teachers who develop and teach highly interactive online courses, facilitated by the Consortium and a unique, in-service program in partnership with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Through a collaborative Learning Circle approach, the Consortium ensures a rigorous, innovative and interactive online program for independent school students.

Vision

To be a leader in online learning through exceptional teaching, curriculum design and online learning experiences for all students!


Mission

The Consortium will develop and deliver CIS standard quality online courses that provide essential learning experiences including 21st century digital fluency skills and provide professional development opportunities for our teachers!


Strategic Targets

• ELC will have a viable online learning program running by the end of 2010.
• By 2012, ELC will be recognized by all faculty and staff within its member schools and outside associations as the provider of choice for Independent School Online courses.
• By 2012, all ELC schools will recognize the value of all students having completed at least one online course before graduation.

Guiding Principles

1.The Consortium is based on a not for profit agreement among member schools

2.The Consortium is focused on the needs of students in member schools, although eligible non-affiliated students may register for a fee.

3. Curriculum design is guided by exemplary pedagogy

4. e-Learning standards are developed according to best practices and CESI standards

5. Professional development for online curriculum design, delivery and student support is thorough and based on exemplary pedagogy and eLearning standards

6.The curriculum development process aims to be equitable to member schools

7.Governance structures and policies are sustainable and representative of the broad needs and cultures of member schools

8.Graduating students in member schools should have experience in eLearning

9. Membership provides schools with access to curriculum for students

10.Membership entails a commitment to provide equitable financial support for the design, delivery and administration of programming.