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Vatican releases rules for online learning for ecclesiastical universities

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:43:53 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education encouraged pontifical universities to expand educational opportunities to those who would normally be unable to attend classes in-person full time, but could manage coursework online, such as prisoners, migrants, the homeless, monks, contemplative nuns and even busy bishops.

Campion professor in reinvention mode

qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Imagine as a university student the sensation at being cited in O, The Oprah Magazine and The Journal of Positive Psychology for a study you designed.

Campus life back to a virtual normal

waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:39:19 -0400

University campuses are a lot quieter this fall semester as lectures and student club activities have transitioned in large part to the online space.

Gerry Turcotte: Class virtually in session

jturcotte@catholicregister.org (Gerry Turcotte ) — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:30:00 -0400

Every year, as my children got older, the return-to-school routine got less exciting.

Virus exposes online concerns

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:26:55 -0400

When COVID-19 necessitated the shut down of schools for months, Canadian educators were forced to reinvent their course delivery on the fly.

Ontario schools ramp up online learning

mickeyc@catholicregister.org (Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:45:42 -0400

With Ontario schools officially shuttered until at least the start of May, education partners are ramping up plans to continue teaching students at home.

Online courses a huge challenge

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:46:16 -0400

A decision by the Ontario government to force high school students to earn four credits through online courses has put Catholic schools on notice.