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Learning Models for Kindergarten to Grade 9 Online Learning

Modified on: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:26 PM

At Sask DLC we are committed to supporting students and families succeed in their online learning, which includes choosing the learning model that works best for them. Below is a comparison of the Synchronous Live Class and Asynchronous Class learning models for grades 1-9, along with an overview of the resources provided to support their learning, based on their grade level. You can also learn more about the online Kindergarten learning model designed to support students build a strong foundation for future grades.

Learning Model Option Comparison                                              

There are two main learning model options for students and families to choose from for grades 1-9: Synchronous Live Class or Asynchronous. Below is a comparison of both models to help you decide which best suits your child’s needs. 

Model Highlights 

Synchronous Live Class Model

Asynchronous Model

What are the benefits of this model?
  • Great for students who thrive on structure, want to interact daily/frequently with their teacher and peers. 
  • Great for students who prefer to set their own learning schedule during the day or independently follow the teacher directed pace and timeline.

What is the role of the teacher and student? 
  • The teacher leads the students’ education online. 
  • Students will be online live with the teacher and class for three periods a day.
  • Lessons are provided through scheduled live sessions and directed by the teacher.  
  • The teacher leads the learning and provides the resources needed, lessons, assessment, assignments and feedback.
  • The students follow the online course content and/or the print package. 
  • Teachers will offer weekly live meetings to support learning. 
  • Students are expected to communicate with their teacher and submit their work (evidence of learning) regularly. 
  • Lessons are provided in an online course or through print resources.  
  • Teachers provide the assessments and feedback.

What is the role of the learning mentor/ parent?
  • The learning mentor monitors students throughout the day to ensure they are joining their daily class online meetings and are completing their work on time. 
  • They also provide additional help. 
  • The learning mentor determines the daily learning schedule, monitors progress, and ensures the work is completed and submitted on time. 
  • They also provide additional help.

Outside of scheduled live meetings, when can students access their teachers?
  • Teachers may be booked to meet with students and/or learning mentors based on their available schedule.
  • Teachers may be booked to meet with students and/or learning mentors based on their available schedule. 

Will students have access to additional supports?
  • Yes, students can be connected with our student supports team, as needed. 
  • ·       Yes, students can be connected with our student supports team, as needed.

What does communication look like?
  • Weekly digital updates 
  • Daily communication during live class meetings 
  • Check-in emails/phone calls as needed 
  • Parent Teacher Student conference evenings

 
  • Weekly digital updates  
  • Communication via weekly live class meetings 
  • Check-in emails/phone calls as needed 
  • Parent Teacher Student conference evenings

What does assessment look like?
  • ·       Teacher led student assessments
  • Student feedback is given during live classes and through written comments. 
  • ·       Student progress updates will be provided to parents regularly. 
  • Teachers will meet online with students to assess skills in reading, writing, and math
  • ·       Teacher led student assessments
  • Student feedback is given through live classes and through written comments. 
  • ·       Student progress updates will be provided to parents regularly. 
  • Teachers will meet online with students to assess skills in reading, writing, and math

What happens if the student misses a class or falls behind?
  • The class teacher will provide the missed work to the student. 
  • Teachers will regularly monitor student progress in their grade and will communicate with the student, learning mentor and/or parent if a concern arises. 
  • ·       If needed, an action plan to support the student getting back on track will be created jointly with the teacher, student and learning mentor.
  • Teachers will regularly monitor student progress in their grade and will communicate with the student, learning mentor and/or parent if a concern arises. 
  • ·       If needed, an action plan to support the student getting back on track will be created jointly with the teacher, student and learning mentor. 

 

Online Kindergarten Program

Sask DLC’s online Kindergarten program follows the Ministry of Education’s play-based curriculum and is delivered through a Guided Learning Model, which is a combination of live sessions with independent learning that allows for flexibility within set timelines. Students attend daily, half-day live online sessions, with their teacher focusing on developing core learning outcomes such as literacy and numeracy. 

Outside of the live sessions with the teacher, parents receive optional learning resources to help expand their child’s learning. These resources offer activities that can be completed at a flexible pace, whether at home or in various real-world settings. 

Our Kindergarten program introduces students to the basic skills that will build a strong foundation for future learning in later grades, either online or in-person. 

Through daily interactions with students, the teacher will build meaningful relationships, foster engagement and can tailor the learning to meet the needs of each student.  

Provided Resources 

As an online school, we focus on providing high-quality resources to support the students online learning. Following confirmation of your enrollment in either the synchronous live class or asynchronous learning model, these resources will be mailed to you.  

Kindergarten – Grade 9:

  • The resources provided to support student learning are a combination of digital and print/physical copies. Resource selections are made by your teacher, based on your child’s grade level.   
  • If you require any additional resources, please speak directly to your teacher. 


For all students:

 

Are printers provided?

No 

Do I need to buy school supplies?

Yes. The recommended school supply lists for Kindergarten to Grade 6 and Grades 7 - 12 are available online here.   

What technology do I need to learn online? 

As we are an online school, all students need to have access to a computer (or similar device) with a reliable internet connection, headset/headphones and web camera. You may also want a printer/scanner if you prefer to work on hard copies for certain assignments. 

What if I am not able to provide a computer or device for my child’s online learning? 

You can reach out to our HelpDesk at helpdesk@saskDLC.ca or contact your classroom teacher to inquire about the options available. 

 

If you have any questions about online learning with Sask DLC, feel free to reach out to our main office at 306-252-1000 or email us at helpdesk@saskDLC.ca

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