At OVS, we know that making the transition to high school isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve designed our FREE High School 101 course series to help prepare students for the transition in 4 key areas.
Do you have what it takes to succeed in our online courses? We’ve listed the top 10 qualities of successful self-directed learners: see how you measure up!
Technology has revolutionized the way we work, communicate and live in our global society – so why haven’t we seen the same kind of drastic change in the way we teach the next generation? In this blog, we outline five ways e-learning can help prepare students for life in our modern, interconnected world!
With the start of a new year just around the corner, it seems like everyone is reflecting on what they want to accomplish in 2020. In this week’s blog, OVS unwraps the top 12 reasons we believe taking an online course is the perfect new year’s resolution!
Before you even complete your applications, there are many small things you can be doing to prepare for a smooth transition into post-secondary. In this week’s blog, we’ve put together some positive practices and goals you can put into action even now to help you gradually adapt to the increased demands of post-secondary!
Are you applying to university but unclear how OUAC works? Not to worry, OVS has created a comprehensive FAQ to help you navigate this all-important process!
Are you, or are you thinking of becoming, a full-time student with OVS? Do you find the thought of zero deadlines a little intimidating? Never fear, OVS is here with a guide to help walk you through the process of designing your very own e-learning schedule!
As we’ve noted before, skills are the bread and butter of resume building – the more you have, the better your odds of success become. And, while field-specific skills are important, employers also place great value on ‘real-world’ soft skills, which are far more difficult to teach. Want to know a great way to learn …
It’s a question that comes heavily loaded with misconceptions. To clear things up, OVS takes a look at some reasons why we believe students fair better online.
Are you curious about becoming a full-time online student with OVS? Look no further, we’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ to help get you started!
It’s that time of year again: students across the nation are gearing up to make their grand return to school. In preparation, OVS has compiled some useful tips to help students make a confident return to class this September!
While most people are still going to a brick-and-mortar school to get an education, there is a brand-new community of students that have started to get their education online. Once you step into this brand-new type of learning atmosphere, you’ll never want to go back to a traditional style of learning again. Virtual schools give …
Have you ever wondered about taking a course online? OVS has compiled a list of the top 5 reasons you should definitely consider it!
Procrastination plagues even the best of us at one point or another, but for students taking summer school courses, the desire to leave important things until tomorrow can be overwhelming. To keep you on track, OVS is here with some tips to help you focus as you work through your courses this summer. First things …
Summer break is finally here for students across the country! Two months of unstructured time to spend relaxing, hanging out with friends, and, if you’re lucky, hopping trains and planes, or even just piling into the family car for a road-trip. Summer is the perfect time to unwind and take advantage of the outdoors – …
There’s no denying exam season is a stressful time. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to remember that while they are important, exams are not everything! What’s more, they do not determine your worth as a person – if you just had an internal ‘yeah, but…’ moment, repeat that last part until it goes silent. …
Summer is just around the corner, but first, the dreaded exam season must be tackled! Here are some quick tips to help you study for success. Make sure you know what you’re in for Ask your teacher what format the exam is going to take, and how the sections are going to be weighted. …
Part III: The Ultimate Bucket List for a Productive Summer before University Summer break is amazing and great and everything fun, but all too often it breezes by without us having really accomplished anything. To make sure you avoid that end-of-summertime sadness, OVS is here with the ultimate bucket list to make your Summer 2K19 …
