Online learning information for administrators

Use the provincial learning management system

D2L Brightspace is the provincial online learning platform (called a learning management system or LMS). It was chosen as part of a procurement process that included educators, staff and administrators, and other stakeholders. 

Schools can use the LMS to:

• Collaborate with students online
• Upload and deliver course activities, lessons and assignments
• Access and share high-quality online learning resources

Onboard to the provincial LMS

• The provincial LMS is required for Provincial Online Learning Schools, and optional for other schools
• Schools can onboard to the provincial LMS for K-12 learning and/or professional learning. For more information, contact ECC.BC.LMS@gov.bc.ca

Accountability and Quality Assurance

The Accountability and Quality Assurance (AQA) for online learning schools was created through a process of collaboration, sector engagement, and with feedback from Indigenous partners. The AQA (PDF) contains two parts:

• The framework defines successful online learning (principles, quality indicators and accountability metrics) for all online learning schools
• The process outlines continuous improvement in online learning delivery to enhance student success, as a requirement for Provincial Online Learning Schools

The AQA review period will start in the 2024/25 school year.

For Provincial Online Learning Schools, Boards and Authorities must adhere to the processes set out in the Ministry’s Accountability and Quality Assurance for Online Learning (PDF) framework and process document.

Boards may also use the Accountability and Quality Assurance for Online Learning framework and process to review District Online Learning Schools, along with the following processes:

• Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and Strategic Plan
• Local Education Agreements (LEAs)
• Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreements (EEAs) 
• Funding Compliance Audits 

​Policy and Procedures

The Online Learning Policy came into effect July 1, 2023.

The Online Learning Policy provides a general framework for the delivery of online learning in B.C. The policy outlines what Boards of Education and Independent School Authorities can do with and without an Online Learning agreement with the Minister. It replaces all previous interim online learning policies.

The Interim Online Learning Procedures Guide (PDF) provides procedures and guidelines for Provincial Online Learning Schools and District Online Learning Schools. It was updated for the 2024/25 school year. 

The policy and procedures were developed and reviewed with education sector partners.

• Find provincial online learning schools, programs, and courses on Online Learning BC

Questions?

• Please contact EDUC.onlinelearning@gov.bc.ca for information about online learning in B.C. or 
• ECC.BC.LMS@gov.bc.ca for information about onboarding to the Provincial Learning Management System