B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy
Last updated on August 26, 2025The B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy (the Strategy) is a multi-year initiative designed to strengthen the post-secondary system’s ability to navigate the evolving digital landscape of post-secondary education in British Columbia.
The purpose of the Digital Learning Strategy is to support flexible, high-quality learning opportunities that are relevant and responsive to all members of post-secondary communities, including First Nations-mandated and other Indigenous-led institutes. Participation in the Digital Learning Strategy and related initiatives is voluntary.
Background
In 2021, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (the Ministry) initiated the Digital Learning Advisory Committee to engage the post-secondary sector in a collaborative and unified response to digital post-secondary studies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2023, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Digital Learning Advisory Committee, finalized the committee’s recommendations following extensive consultation with a broad range of individuals and organizations from across B.C.’s public post-secondary system, along with experts from other jurisdictions within Canada and internationally.
Digital Learning Strategy Implementation
Implementation efforts related to the Digital Learning Strategy are under way in collaboration with post-secondary institutions and organizations throughout British Columbia. Implementation initiatives are guided by the Strategy’s Strategic Priorities and Recommended Actions. The focus of these initiatives is fostering provincial coordination and building capacity within the post-secondary system in areas of strategic importance in digital learning.
Digital Learning Strategy Resources
The Digital Learning Strategy is shared under an Open License.
B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy: Strategic Priorities and Recommended Actions
The Strategic Priorities and Recommended Actions were developed by the Digital Learning Advisory Committee and outline recommendations to enhance the digital components of post-secondary studies in British Columbia in three key areas: policies and processes, system collaboration, and enhancing digital equity.
Guidelines for Technology-Enhanced Learning
This informational resource intends to assist post-secondary institutions in navigating the expanding use of digital technologies supporting teaching and learning by complementing and guiding post-secondary institutions’ policies and processes.
B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Literacy Framework
This informational resource was developed to help enhance digital literacy knowledge, skills, and abilities across post-secondary communities. The framework can be used to inform the development of localized digital literacy policies, professional development programs, and Open Education Resources. The resource is intended to support members of post-secondary communities in developing digital literacy.
B.C. Post-Secondary Ethical Educational Technology Toolkit
The Toolkit provides guiding questions, resources, and tools for educators, administrators, and staff in B.C. post-secondary institutions to critically evaluate and adopt Educational Technologies. It outlines key considerations on a variety of topics, equipping users with a framework for ethical decision-making regarding Educational Technologies.
Contact information
Questions or feedback can be sent to Digital Policy and Business Transformation Branch: