ONLINE LEARNING AND AI IN RELATION TO THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) PROGRAM.
Brief Introduction:
Online learning: refers to the mode of learning through the use of computers, phones and other electronic means to pursue knowledge it can also be referred to instruction that is delivered electronically through various multimedia and Internet platforms and applications. It is used interchangeably with other terms such as web-based learning, e-learning, computer-assisted instruction, and Internet-based learning.
Artificial: According to Oxford dictionary, made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
Intelligence has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. It can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information; and to retain it as knowledge to be applied to adaptive behaviors within an environment or context.[
Artificial intelligence (AI): The ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology also allows computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving tasks. The ideal characteristic of artificial intelligence is its ability to rationalize and take action to achieve a specific goal. AI research began in the 1950s and was used in the 1960s by the United States Department of Defense when it trained computers to mimic human reasoning.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): is a full-time high school program designed by the Ontario Ministry of Education, covering grades 9 to 12. The OSSD is a government- approved curriculum recognized not only for university applications in Canada but also accepted by leading universities in various other countries.
With the combination of artificial intelligence and internet applications, the Ontario secondary school diploma has been made accessible to students all over the world without barriers. The introduction of the online learning the OSSD has made it beneficial for students to gain knowledge and upgrade their analytical skills by engaging in the program.
The Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) is widely recognized for admission to universities and colleges in Canada, the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong and worldwide. In recent years, OSSD has gained rapid development and has become a highly regarded curriculum by globally renowned universities, alongside other international programs such as IB, A-Levels, and AP.
Below are some of the benefits of enrolling in the Ontario secondary school diploma:
- With the OSSD diploma, the child is treated as a local student in Canada
- The child is given the Ontario Education Number (OEN)
- The child applies to university the same way a domestic student does which increases his/her chances of admission
- His/her chances of admission into any top Canadian universities are high
- The government fast tracts permanent residence for students that have a Canadian High School Diploma
- The students get access to bursary funds
- The students get actively involved in 21st century education/learning
- It is a money-saver for parents as it less expensive compared to other foundational programs abroad.
- The program is higher than the IGCSE and an A-levels equivalent.
- The student gets acquainted to the curriculum while doing the diploma in readiness for post-secondary education and more…
