DL Myths

Myth #1
A common myth is that you have to take a course from the distributed learning school that’s closest to your home or in the district where you live. This isn’t the case. You can choose to attend any school; however, some DL schools may have a face-to-face component, and in those cases you will have to live close by. For courses that are mainly online or even print-based, where you live in BC doesn’t matter. 

 

Myth #2
Distributed learning is an easier way to go to school. Distributed learning is NOT easier than attending a school. In fact, many students think taking distributed learning is more work because they need to be more disciplined and self-motivated. If you aren’t sure if distributed learning is for you, you can discuss your concerns with an academic advisor, or send an email with your questions.

 

Myth #3
Students taking distributed learning are being homeschooled. Not true. The educational program of a homeschooled child is completely supervised by the parent. Homeschooling means that a parent is the teacher and gets to choose what their child learns and what resources they use. A homeschooled child does not receive a Dogwood Diploma.

 

In distributed learning, it is the teacher that leads all aspects of the course, and the BC curriculum is taught. Parents have a role, as they do in every child’s educational program, but it must not replace the teacher. Teachers supervise the educational program, plan what the child learns and supervise all aspects including tests, report cards and grades.

 

Myth #4
Most students don't complete these courses. If you’re concerned about your chance of success, you should talk to the school and find out more about whether you’re likely to succeed. You can ask the school questions about their completion rates. You can even ask more specifically about the completion rates in the courses you’re interested in.

 

Course completion rates will be added to the Course Finder over time.  In the future, you will be able to make decisions based on how well previous students have done in the course that interests you.

 

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