Category Education

Canada is the second largest country in the world and has revolutionized the typical class room learning with technology. Computers alone have enhanced the learning procedure with internet. Technology is widely used in elementary and secondary education in Canadian schools. It works like a guideline in the school curriculum that enhances the productivity of teachers and students.

• Virtually all schools of Canada have computers.
• Almost 98% of schools have Wi-Fi connection.
• A wide range of technology like television, print, teleconferencing and online programs are used in the class rooms.
• Almost all school going children are using a computer in school and at home.

Technology immensely increases the involvement of a student, thus motivating the child in his day to day learning. It elevates and accelerates the learning and grasping process. Technology works as a powerhouse by generating new concepts and transforming the teaching methods in an absolutely new way. It reduces stress on the teacher as well as the students. Technology also connects the teachers to their students in many ways as the teacher is accessible even after school hours due to the benefits of internet.

Canada has highly advanced cities with modern technology but these cities are few and often far apart. Canada being huge, there is often vast expanse of wilderness, prairies, farmlands, plains, mountains and rivers in between the cities. All these elements are an ordeal for many Canadian children. Those who are living on islands or small rural areas far away from city, find it more than difficult to travel to far away schools in the nearest towns.

Fortunately, technology has taken a front seat to erase this problem at least in theory. For example, students on Baffin Island, cannot travel to proper schools in Victoria or Toronto everyday, but due to technology they can access classes from their local areas. Many small and rural schools are benefited in this way with distant learning. They are provided an online curriculum. E-learning is also provided based on the course they are following.Many school boards and provincial services are helping these local schools through e-learning.

Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources has also reduced the cost associated with instructional materials. Canada uses technology to provide online learning from grades K-12.

Virtual online learning – These virtual schools enroll students on a full time online learning for Grades K to 12. Students don’t tend to enter a school building at all but receive the entire instructions online and earn all their credits through online courses and activities. Many online schools provide a free computer and internet on subsidized rated when a student enrolls.

Blended Learning program is one in which part of education is online and the other part is in a proper school building where a child studies with other students in a group.This provides an integrated approach to the students’ education.

Use of technology can be best appreciated by the students in secondary and post-secondary phases of their education. These students have lot to find out as they have to apply for graduation courses, vocational courses or advanced learning opportunities. Basic internet access across the country gives all students a vast arena of knowledge that might be unavailable otherwise. Technology has also made it possible for students and their parents to be well versed with so many scholarships and benefits programs by the Canadian Government. One such tax shield program is Heritage Resp (Registered Education Savings Plan), which ensures a secure investment for a student to use at the time of his post-secondary education.

Education in Canada is free (paid through tax dollars) until the age of 18, but what occurs after? What about post-secondary education for students who wish to attend college/university? The tuition fees can be noticeably large, and this has to be noted as the tuition isn’t covered.

This is where scholarships come into action for those students who are looking for financial aid and might want to pursue higher education.

Let’s take a look at scholarships and where to get them in Canada.

What Is A Scholarship?

Let’s start with the basics. It is best to understand the core definition of a scholarship before pursuing one and looking for donors.

A scholarship is provided as an award in the form of financial aid to help students with their post-secondary tuition fees. These can be provided by some donors including the school being attended or external sources.

Various scholarships are set up, and once the criteria have been met, the funds are provided to the recipient free of charge.

Now, the question comes as to where a person has to go to get these scholarships when interested and that is a fair query to make.

Let’s take a look at this.

Where To Go?

To qualify for a scholarship, an application has to be filled out to highlight one’s merit. This is done automatically for most colleges and universities upon application, and they will vet each to see who deserves a scholarship.

For external sources, the best place to start is online using the database found at http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/ which is a government site. This should have a host of grants and scholarships for a prospective student to dive into and take a look at.

Some will fit the student’s requirements, and those are the ones to target.

Education in Canada is laid out in a streamlined manner up to grade 12, but after this point, the student is responsible for the financial aid. Therefore, it is recommended to work on all aspects of these scholarships and find a deal that is fair and in sync with what is desired.

Remain vigilant and go through these databases to find the right donor to make sure the funds are ready to go. The scholarships can range from $0 to full payment of fees. This will depend on the scholarship and who is providing it.

It is best to exhaust all options while looking.