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About the Board Learning Centre
The
Board Learning Centre (BLC) is a series of training modules
that defines a curriculum of trusteeship designed to strengthen
school board governance. The learning opportunities presented
here on BLC will complement and support the face-to-face
learning offered by provincial school board associations.
BLC
is a service of the Canadian
School Boards Association (CSBA) in partnership with
provincial affiliates:
Startup
funding for this project was provided by the Office of Learning
Technologies (OLT), Department of Human Resources Development
Canada.
School board associations have a mandated responsibility
to provide board members with ongoing opportunities to develop
the skills necessary to govern effectively, and to increase
their understanding of both longstanding and emerging education
issues. Traditionally, this need has been met by holding
occasional workshops or seminars in central locations, sessions
that required the physical presence of school board members.
Although this approach may have been effective in years
gone by, emerging technologies and changing expectations
now require us to explore alternative ways of providing
timely, accessible, and cost-effective training.
What
makes this vision practical is the speed with which computing
and networking technology is becoming available to the masses,
market acceptance of the technology and the undeniable benefits
of distributed learning. As well, studies have shown that
multimedia instruction can be more effective than more conventional
methods, in terms of savings in time and costs, and in outcomes
such as retention of information presented.
Legal
Limitations
The
Board Learning Centre (BLC) is an online service intended
to complement the current efforts of school board associations
to strengthen school board governance. BLC is a nonprofit
venture.
The
information provided on this web site is provided for education
and reference purposes only. It should not be relied on
as professional or legal advice.
BLC
has identified the source of resources where possible. Please
contact BLC should you have any questions or suggestions.
BLC
is not responsible in any way for any damages (direct, indirect,
special or consequential), however resulting from your use
of this site or the information on this site.
BLC
makes no representation or warranties with respect to any
information contained or the opinions expressed on this
site.
Visitors
are solely responsible for information posted in chatroom
discussions
BLC
does not endorse or oppose any opinion expressed by a visitor
or material provided by a third party. Visitors should exercise
care in evaluating such information and opinions.
Visitors
are solely responsible for any information, messages or
other material that is submitted, uploaded or posted on
the site.
BLC
reserves the right to monitor any public chatroom discussions
to ensure that online standards are being met.
BLC
has no responsibility for links to other sites.
BLC
does not guarantee the accuracy of any information available
through the links you will find at this web site. You are
encouraged to contact the web site authors to verify information.
Nothing
contained at this web site should be construed to constitute
a recommendation or endorsement of any product, service,
or site. These links are provided solely as a matter of
convenience to users of this site.
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