The Standard in 21st Century eLearning for K-12 Students
2025/26 Courses
Most ELCC courses run from September to June. The majority of activities are asynchronous, but there are weekly synchronous sessions for teaching and learning, conversation, presentations and collaboration.
The Consortium is offering the following online courses for students in Grades 9 to 12 for the 2024/25 academic year as full year courses unless otherwise stated;
Grade 11
This course introduces students to the fascinating worlds of anthropology, sociology, and psychology, highlighting the unique perspectives and practices of each discipline. Through videos, teacher presentations, and thought-provoking readings, students participate in hands-on activities designed to enhance their learning experience. Real-world applications include following an anthropologist in a Thai village, observing and analyzing social interactions at school, and tackling psychological issues faced by students. With comprehensive resources and recorded teacher instructions, students progress through the course fully supported. The summative project explores what anthropology, sociology, and psychology reveal about the commonalities of human cultures, societies, and issues, offering an exciting journey through the social sciences and shaping students’ understanding of the world.
This course looks at how society shapes gender. Students explore how gender roles and norms change over time, tackle issues like sexism and power dynamics, and see how media and culture portray men and women. We will cover gender equity topics like violence and workplace fairness. Students will engage in frequent conversations about global gender issues, both in discussion forums and during live synchronous sessions, discussing concepts with their peers and reflecting on their takeaways from a variety of readings and videos. For their culminating activity, students will take on a gender issue about which they are passionate and develop a social action plan to execute awareness.
This course introduces students to the foundations of computer science with a focus on computational thinking, problem solving, and application design. Students will learn to plan, write, and test modular functional programs. Emphasis is placed on developing logical reasoning, algorithmic thinking, and effective debugging strategies. Through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous activities, students will engage in individual and collaborative tasks, including code reviews and peer feedback. Throughout the course, students will apply the software development life cycle to design and build a functional application as part of their culminating project. Alongside programming, students will investigate the ethical and social impacts of computing technologies in a global context.
This is an English course that uniquely explores Indigenous perspectives and voices through a variety of texts. Throughout the course, we will listen to oral stories, engage with novels, poetry and short stories, as well as study media such as movies, music and TV shows to gain a perspective of Indigenous experiences and perspectives in Canada, both pre and post colonization. Our units will focus on themes such as: The Land, Family and Ancestry, Colonization and Resistance, and Celebration and Joy. Assessments include those rooted in creative expression, writing, and speaking, in order to build our skills and express our learning in a variety of ways.
This course is taught in a project-based format, and is suited to students who wish to build upon their background in Grade 10 Science, and their interest in the environment. Students work in groups to address environmental issues pertaining to food systems, waste and energy management, ocean ecology, development and climate. Course materials include video quizzes, readings, discussion boards and VoiceThread conversations. Summative evaluations include student presentations, written proposals, recorded debates and quizzes. Synchronous learning opportunities occur weekly. In the second half of the course, students engage in an environmental action of their choice and critically evaluate that activity in their final evaluation.
Grade 12
This course includes a mix of reading materials, videos, QuickBooks tasks, news articles, and discussion boards. Students engage with content and each other using media tools like Padlet and VoiceThread, allowing them to share insights and provide peer feedback in creative ways. Synchronous sessions explain new concepts and address individual questions. Students demonstrate what they have learned through quizzes, practical exercises, case studies, and VoiceThread reflections. For the final project, they step into the role of a portfolio manager and analyze a top-performing Canadian stock. Using what they have learned about financial analysis, they will explain their decision-making process and demonstrate their understanding of accounting data.
This course looks at international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. Content is a mix of text, slide presentations and video. There are online text and video discussions about international business and how it impacts Canada. Assessments include video presentations, group work, mind mapping and discussions (oral and written). The culminating task can be either a written report or a video presentation looking at how marketing, cultural, political and economic factors will impact the expansion of a company into a new country.
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyze the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision-making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Various assessment tools are used, including quizzes, journals, discussion board entries, written reports video presentations and synchronous sessions. Students work individually and in groups to develop their understanding of course content. The culminating task asks students to consider a real-life case and apply their understanding of the course content to provide a set of recommendations to the business leader.
Content for this course is presented in the form of videos, documents, and discussion threads. Students also have opportunities to expand their knowledge by researching and contributing additional relevant content. Students will consider questions such as ‘is violence ever justified in achieving needed change to the legal system?’, ‘are there circumstances under which collective rights should take priority over individual rights?’, and ‘how effective are international courts?’ Synchronous conferences are conducted every week. These are used for discussion and student presentations. Assessments include discussion posts, written case briefs, a mind map, a research essay, and video presentations.
This course examines human development throughout the lifespan through the study of a range of psychological topics, including the biological bases of behaviour, cognition, development and learning, social psychology and personality, and physical and mental health. We will learn about the research methods and scientific processes that underpin the study of human thinking and behaviour. Students will engage in independent and collaborative learning through various written and video discussion posts and weekly online classes. The course is assessed through a combination of discussions, quizzes, and research assignments. In addition to completing HHG4M, the instruction of the course is aligned with AP Psychology, and students have the option of sitting the AP Psychology exam in May.
Content for this course includes embedded readings or videos, external resources, discussion boards, blog posts and VoiceThread prompts. Synchronous sessions usually take place every week and offer time for whole class discussions, partnered collaboration, and one-on-one teacher support. A mix of various assessment tools used is in this course, including quizzes, VoiceThreads, discussions, blogs, peer feedback, reflections, and presentations. For the culminating project students plan and create a campaign for social change that can be implemented into their local, school or social media communities, then reflect on its creation process and effectiveness.
This course enables students to further develop their understanding of computer science concepts and programming techniques. With a strong focus on computational thinking, students will explore advanced programming paradigms, including object-oriented design, recursion, and data structures such as lists and stacks. They will analyze algorithms for efficiency and learn best practices for designing robust, maintainable software. Students will work both independently and collaboratively through online forums and live sessions, engaging in peer code reviews. The course culminates in the design and development of a complete software application, integrating planning, user interface design, documentation, and testing.
This online Data Management course is designed to be flexible, interactive, and engaging. Course content is delivered through a mix of video lessons, guided practice, and independent exploration using tools like Google Sheets. Students complete hands-on investigations, participate in online discussions, and work through real-world data problems to build strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Assessment includes quizzes, reflection tasks, collaborative activities, and a major culminating project in which students design and carry out their own statistical investigation. The course supports a wide range of learners and emphasizes practical application, clear communication, and mathematical reasoning.
In this course, students will explore the origins and evolution of the universe and examine the solar system in detail, as well as the chemistry and geology of planets and near-Earth objects, and the potential for life beyond Earth. Students will also explore tectonic activity, earthquakes, and volcanoes, investigate how Earth’s climate, geology, and life forms have changed throughout geological time, and consider how geological and astronomical discoveries affect their daily lives. Assessment in this course includes virtual labs, presentations, debates, tests, VoiceThread projects, and one-on-one conversations. Weekly synchronous sessions provide opportunities for students to interact with their peers and teacher in whole-class, small group, or individual formats, supporting learning and collaboration.
Language Courses
This course offers develops skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin. Students will communicate and interact on personal interests and familiar topics, and will read and write simple texts in Mandarin. Students will also gain an appreciation of diverse communities where Mandarin is spoken. Content is presented in a mix of text, slide presentations, audio, and video. There are online asynchronous text sessions and weekly synchronous meetings where we review content, conduct tutorials, and hold one-on-one meetings. There is a mix of assessment and evaluation tools, including weekly writing assignments/exercises, oral presentations, discussions, quizzes and tests, The culminating task involves an oral presentation and a written exam.
This course develops a range of linguistic skills for students who will continue to build vocabulary and sentence structure and to develop appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written Mandarin. Lesson contents include material appropriate to teenagers, such as family and school life, immediate and larger surroundings and relationships. Students use online resources and a textbook. Assessment involves written work as well as oral VoiceThreads, which are video and audio discussion boards. There are also weekly evening synchronous sessions in which students practice speaking and listening skills with the teacher, with small groups and with the class.
This course develops a range of linguistic skills for students who will continue to build vocabulary and sentence structure and to develop appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written Mandarin. Lesson contents include material appropriate to teenagers, such as family and school life, immediate and larger surroundings and relationships. Students use online resources and a textbook. Assessment involves written work as well as oral VoiceThreads, which are video and audio discussion boards. There are also weekly evening synchronous sessions in which students practice speaking and listening skills with the teacher, with small groups and with the class.
