Education

Technology Assisted Learning

Technology Assisted Learning Students with Computers

The most recent Statistics Canada report on Information and Communication Technologies in Schools named Yukon as the most connected educational jurisdiction in Canada with a student/computer ratio of 2.9:1. Students and professional staff enjoy high speed internet access at all Yukon schools through YESNet, the Yukon Education Student Network..

Video conferencing facilities are available in nine Yukon communities, including Whitehorse. This has proven extremely useful in connecting students with teachers. Through video conferencing specialized courses can be offered to small classes in remote locations. Alternatively, teachers with sought after teaching specialties in the smaller communities can use video conferencing to teach classes in the other communities.

Distributed learning courses are also a good way to increase students’ access to learning opportunities. Students in all schools have access to distributed learning courses. Regardless of their location or school population, Yukon students can study a variety of subjects through distributed learning. For more information on distributed learning opportunities, visit the the LearnNowBC website.

Yukon students and staff have been involved in many Technology Assisted Learning projects: for more information on student projects, click here.

Contact - TAL

David McInnes
Technology Assisted Learning
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-8876
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 8876
Fax: (867) 667-7983

david.mcinnes@gov.yk.ca