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Fall 2011 Dear Parents. This is the first quarterly Parent Newsletter from LearnNowBC. In this first edition, we’d like to introduce LearnNowBC and some of the great free services we offer. As a parent interested in Distributed Learning (DL) either for yourself or a child, we hope you find LearnNowBC a useful and easy-to-use resource.  Free Onling Tutoring: Students and Parents can watch streaming video lessons on dozens of topics, take practice exams to find out where you need help, and even talk with a live online tutor - all free of charge. The Homework Help resources are offered to subscribing school districts and offer an incredible depth of options...far too much to list here. The Learning Resources have been professionally developed and are great for supplementing classroom work, general interest or learning a new language. We invite you to take a look around and explore.  Whether you are planning to enrol in post-secondary education, need a high school diploma for work, or just for your own satisfaction, LearnNowBC has the tools you need to succeed. We have a comprehensive index of all of the DL schools and courses in BC – all offered free of charge to BC residents – and the knowledgeable professional academic advisors to help you decide exactly what courses you should take to earn your high school graduation.  The combination of academic requirements and course options can be dizzying. We've all been there, and we designed this section to help you make sense of it all, and to make informed academic decisions. LearnNowBC’s professional academic advisors can help you with course selection, understanding prerequisites, graduation planning, post-secondary options and more. You can reach them by email academic_advising@learnnowbc.ca or toll-free: 1 888 412 5622 (ext #2)  The LearnNowBC Course Finder is the gateway to over 2500 DL programs and courses in BC. The Course Finder makes it easy to zero-in on the course you want based on your requirements. With helpful course descriptions, school's contact information and a one-step “Request this Course” feature, we make it as simple as possible to get you in touch with the school to get you or your children on their way to academic success.  Designed by early literacy and special needs experts, the Edmark House Series introduces early learners to reading, math, science, and useful skills like telling time. Featuring a highly engaging approach to learning, the program is proven effective in engaging students and individualizing instruction - building skills that last a lifetime. You'll find all this and more in the Young Learning Centre.  We think it's important to be safe online, which includes knowing how to protect your privacy and how to use some of the more popular online and social networking sites. Technology guru Steve Dotto presents these and other topics in a clear and concise way in the CyberSafe with Steve Dotto series of videos. Of even greater importance, in our opinion, is maintaining a healthy body and mind. There are some great resources for getting and staying fit, eating right and avoiding substances - both legal and illegal - that can harm you. Check out the LearnNowBC Safety Centre. Links:
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