Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centres experience surge in demand
Sun West School Division’s superintendent of technology knew he’d see an increase in demand for student online learning options this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What he didn’t know, was how huge that demand would be.
The division, located in Kenaston, for the last 12 years has run a Distance Learning Centre (DLC) that services students across the province. During a ‘normal’ year, there are roughly 1,100 full-time and between 4,000 and 5,000 part-time DLC students who attend a traditional school, while supplementing their courses with online studies.
This year, however, is no ordinary year.