Welcome message from our Principal

A note about the learning and teaching process at Palliser Beyond Borders

Our goal is to empower all our students in all grades and courses in learning and assessment in a meaningful and effective manner.  We have noticed that students are raising their level of performance and demonstrating deep understanding of learning concepts with creativity.

See how RM completed her novel study from the Life of Pi in our Summer School:

This painting represents Piscine Patel, the main character from the novel Life of Pi. The rainbow slash in the middle symbolizes how Pi sees religion in everything,  Read More…

We believe that students who follow these tips will be successful online learners:

The student role is to manage time wisely, identify ways you learn best and reach to demonstrate your understanding.

  • Calculate how many weeks left before you must finish the course and divide up by weeks what you have left to complete in your course.
  • Commit to the schedule.
  • Check your email and news feed daily.
  • Attend the weekly Blackboard sessions and be prepared to engage in learning, formative assessment and benefit from the teaching process.
  • Submit assignments as completed so you can engage formatively with your teacher to help you bump up your understanding.
  • Pay attendtion to posted deadlines so you can plan your academic program
  • Understand that the learning and teaching process consists of 6 stages:

 

Our goal is to help you academically succeed. Please get to know your teacher and if you need help or additional support, please reach out to us.

Best regards, 

Alison Hancox, MET

Principal

Palliser Beyond Borders

 

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