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Central iSchool (On-Line) Registration Policies 2005-2006

Semester-Based and Distributed Delivery On-line Classes through Central iSchool

Saskatchewan Learning and the Educational Technology Consortium have partnered to provide on-line classes in a distributed delivery model on a semester basis to Saskatchewan students. The Educational Technology Consortium is a partnership of all major educational partners in the K-12 sector and include:
  • Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation
  • Saskatchewan Association of School Business officials
  • League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan School Boards Association
  • Saskatchewan Learning.

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How Does the Central iSchool On-line Delivery Work?
These classes follow a traditional “term” – that is Semester 1 classes must be completed by the end of January and Semester 2 classes must be completed by the end of June. Class size is limited to 25 learners, with a maximum of 10 learners from one school in any one class, so early registration is advised. Students must have access to a computer, the Internet and e-mail. Courses are delivered through a web-based learning and teaching system called Blackboard Learning System. The web site at www.centralischool.ca provides students and teachers access to additional information regarding the Central iSchool program. Each school or receive site is responsible to provide a designated facilitator to act as a resource person and guide for students at a distance and liaison with the on-line teacher.

Inquiries regarding Central iSchool course registration and course information should be directed to the SGCS-Operations Unit of the E-Learning Branch. The e-mail address is sgcs.info@sasked.gov.sk.ca.

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Who Can Register?
Any Saskatchewan resident may register for a Central iSchool class offering. Registrations will only be taken up to the registration deadline date established for each semester. Requests made after the registration deadline date for each semester will be referred to the Saskatchewan Government Technology Supported Learning program. In extenuating circumstances, registration requests after the deadline date may be accepted, but will not be considered after the class starting date. The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Delivering School reserves the right to either accept or reject the student’s application in extenuating circumstances.

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How to Register
Provincial Institutions, on behalf of the student, apply for admission to Central iSchool courses via the on-line application form at www.centralischool.ca. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted.

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Registration Deadline

Semester
Registration Deadline Date
Class Start Date
1
August 24, 2005
September 2, 2005
2
January 22, 2006
January 31, 2006

(Note: The registration deadline dates noted above are published to encourage early registration and to prepare class lists to the Delivering Schools.)

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Fees

Registration Fee*
Tuition Fee*
Total Course Fee
Adults
$25.00
$275.00
$300.00
School-aged
$25.00
$500.00
$525.00

* The tuition fee and registration fee is non-refundable, except where the student is put on a waiting list.

All tuition and registration fees are to be paid at the time of registration.

Associated text books (if required) are the responsibility of students or the sponsoring school or agency.

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Withdrawals
Requests to discontinue a course must be received in writing from the Principal or Director of Education, or other designate, to the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (SDLC). Requests can be submitted via e-mail to sgcs.info@sasked.gov.sk.ca.

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Refunds
There will be no refund (tuition and registration fees) for any student that has registered for a Central iSchool course.

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Course Extensions
Classes have a defined start and end date and should be followed. In extenuating circumstances, the Delivering School Teacher may grant an extension for the student to extend the time to complete the class. Requests for course extensions must be made in writing to the Delivering School Teacher who will then advise the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and the Home School with the anticipated completion and grade submission date.

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Expenditure Recognition
Central iSchool tuition fees qualify for expenditure recognition under the Foundational Operating Grant program in the same manner as the Saskatchewan Government Technology Supported Learning and Interactive Television Instruction tuition fees are recognized.

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Registration Payment Options
School-age students must register through a School Division, or First Nations Band or Tribal Council, therefore school-age student payments will only be received from these organizations. Adult students may register through a regional college, or directly to the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. To facilitate this process, the Provincial Institution should establish an account with the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. Upon registration, the institution will be billed for the course registration. Options for payment many include cash, money order, cheque, or credit card cheque, made payable to the Minister of Finance.


Interactive Televised Instruction (ITI) Registration Policies 2005-2006

Semester-Based and Classroom-Based Classes through Interactive Televised Instruction

Interactive Televised Instruction provides school-age and adult learners with an alternative method to access high school courses. Course offerings are provided in partnership with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and four broadcast schools:
  • Regina School Division No. 4 (Campbell Collegiate)
  • Lanigan School Division No. 40 (Viscount Central)
  • Swift Current Comprehensive High School Board No. 130 (Swift Current Comprehensive High School)
  • Saskatoon Public School Division No.13.
On behalf of Saskatchewan Learning, Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) provides and maintains the technical infrastructure and delivery services to support the distribution of K-12 and postsecondary televised courses, and operates the help desk, providing technical assistance to distance learning sites. SCN uses satellite transmission to deliver the program, providing students access to an instructor’s classroom from a distance.

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How does Interactive Televised Instruction work?
Interactive Televised Instruction provides a student the opportunity to feel they are part of a classroom setting; however, the on-air classroom teacher cannot see them. Students at a distance view the classroom on a television and communicate with the on-air classroom teacher by telephone, fax, and Internet communication. Each school, or receive site, is responsible to provide a designated facilitator to act as a resource person and guide for students at a distance, and to act as liaison with the on-air teacher. In addition, each receive site is responsible to arrange access to a telephone, fax machine and Internet access for student-teacher contact, tutoring, and information exchange.

Courses may use on-line and/or paper-based course materials to support the student learning. Each class is also available via streaming video (live and archived). The video streams can be accessed from any high speed Internet connected computer at the discretion of the instructor.

Inquiries regarding Interactive Television course registration and course information should be directed to the SGCS-Operations Unit of the E-Learning Branch. The email address is sgcs.info@sasked.gov.sk.ca.

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Who Can Register?
Any Saskatchewan resident may register for an Interactive Televised Instruction class offering. Registrations will only be taken up to the registration deadline date established for each semester. Requests made after the registration deadline date will be referred to the Saskatchewan Government Technology Supported Learning program. In extenuating circumstances, registration requests after the deadline date may be accepted. The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and the Broadcast Schools reserve the right to either accept or reject the student’s application in extenuating circumstances.

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How to Register
Provincial Institutions, on behalf of the students, apply for admission to an Interactive Televised Instruction course using the application form included in the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre Calendar. Applications can be submitted by fax, e-mail, or mail. Applications lacking required signatures or missing information will not be processed until such information is provided.

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Registration Deadline

Semester
Registration Deadline Date
Class Start Date
1
August 24, 2005
September 1, 2005
2
January 22, 2006
January 30, 2006

(Note: The registration deadline dates noted above are published to encourage early registration and to prepare class lists to the Broadcast Schools.)

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Fees

Registration Fee*
Tuition Fee*
Total Course Fee
Adults
$25.00
$275.00
$300.00
School-aged
$25.00
$500.00
$525.00

* The tuition fee and registration fee is non-refundable.

All tuition and registration fees are to be paid at the time of registration.

Associated text books (if required) are the responsibility of students or the sponsoring school or agency.

The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and the Broadcast Schools reserve the right to cancel a class if there is insufficient registration.

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Withdrawals
Requests to discontinue a course must be received in writing from the Principal or Director of Education, or other designate, to the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (SDLC). Requests can be submitted via e-mail to sgcs.info@sasked.gov.sk.ca.

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Refunds
There will be no refund (tuition and registration fees) for any student that has registered for an ITI course.

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Expenditure Recognition
Interactive Television Instruction tuition fees qualify for expenditure recognition under the Foundational Operating Grant program in the same manner as the Saskatchewan Government Technology Supported Learning and Central iSchool tuitions fees are recognized, except for Driver Education tuition fees, which is a non-credit course.

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Registration Payment Options
School-age students must register through a School Division or First Nations Band or Tribal Council, therefore school-age student payments will only be received from these organizations. Adult students may register through a regional college or directly to the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. To facilitate this process, the Provincial Institution should establish an account with the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. Upon registration, the institution will be billed for the course registration. Options for payment many include cash, money order, cheque or credit card cheque, made payable to the Minister of Finance.


ITI and On-Line Course Schedule
2005-06
 **To register, Click on the course**
Semester 1
(September 1, 2005 - January 27, 2006)

Course Name
Course Code
Type
Broadcast or Teacher's Home School
Accounting 10 5205 On-line Saskatoon Public School Division
Biology 20
(M,T,W,TH - 12:55 - 14:00) 		6211 ITI Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Career and Work Experience 4994, 6994, 8994, 8995 On-line Golden Plains School Division
Computer Science 20
(M,T,W,TH – 8:55 –9:35) 		6702 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Creative Writing 20 6024 On-line Hudson Bay School Division
Entrepreneurship 30
(M, T, W, TH – 10:45 – 11:50) 		0921 ITI Swift Current Comprehensive High School
French 9
(M,T,W,TH,F – 9:00 – 10:00) 		0941 ITI Viscount School
French 20
(M,T,W,TH,F – 10:05– 11:00) 		6019 ITI Viscount School
Mathematics C30
(M,T,W,TH,– 11:00 – 11:50)		 8406 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Native Studies 20 6309 On-line Battlefords School Division
Psychology 30
(M,T,W,TH,– 14:15– 15:10)		 8340 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Social Studies - Canadian Studies 30
(M,T,W,TH,– 13:00– 14:10)		 8307 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Times include 5 to 10 minutes of color bars.

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Semester 2
(January 30, 2006 - June 30, 2006)

Course Name
Course Code
Type
Broadcast or Teacher's Home School
Arts Education 20 6516 On-line Gull Lake School Division
Accounting 20 7205 On-line Saskatoon Public School Division
Biology 30
(M,T,W,TH - 12:55 - 14:00) 		8211 ITI Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Calculus 30
(M,T,W,TH - 11:55 - 12:50) 		8403 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Calculus 30
8403 On-line Golden Plains School Division
Chemistry 30 8212 On-line Souris Moose Mountain School Division
ELA 20: Journalism Studies 6027 On-line Gull Lake School Division
Entrepreneurship 30
(M, T, W, TH – 10:45 – 11:50) 		0921 ITI Swift Current Comprehensive High School
French 10
(M,T,W,TH,F – 9:00 – 10:00)		 4091 ITI Viscount School
French 30
(M,T,W,TH,F – 10:05– 11:00)		 8019 ITI Viscount School
Law 30
(M,T,W,TH,F – 14:15– 15:10)		 8340 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Mathematics C30
(M,T,W,TH,– 11:00 – 11:50)		 8406 ITI Campbell Collegiate
Times include 5 to 10 minutes of color bars.

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Non-credit Courses

Driver Education Course
Saskatoon Public School Division 		Total Costs
$65.00 		ITI For more information about this program, please contact Terry Frykland at (306) 787- 2334

For more information regarding interactive televised instruction course delivery and the e-learning satellite network please visit the Saskatchewan Telecommunications Network (SCN) website.

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