The struggle is real: A SelfDesign learner writes about the importance of self-care among young people during the pandemic
SelfDesign learner Alyssa shares her insights into the challenges she and her peers are facing during the pandemic.
SelfDesign Home Learning provides an alternative for independent learning at home
This year, to enrich the at-home learning experience, SelfDesign Home Learning is providing learners and families with access to a suite of subscriptions to high-quality online learning opportunities.
Learners in grade 8 to 12 connect and engage through regular learning activities
Being able to connect to and interact with peers is an important part of the school experience. At SelfDesign Learning Community, we build that connection and interaction right into our core learning program.
Learning, connection and community
“SelfDesign is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests in a different way,” SelfDesign graduate Erik says. “It’s also a great opportunity to find like-minded people – which could be hard to do otherwise – but SelfDesign provides the perfect opportunities for these connections to be made.”
Universal Design for Learning: Another great tool in SelfDesign’s toolbox for learner-centred learning
SelfDesign employs the innovative Universal Design for Learning framework to provide learners with choice and flexibility in how they access material, engage with it and show what they know.
SelfDesign learner wins scholarship contest with essay on inclusive media
Former SelfDesign learner Madelaine shares about her award-winning essay from A&E’s Canadian Classroom essay writing contest, “Lives That Make A Difference.”
Keeping learners safe online is a team effort
Although many families spend much of their time learning at home and in their community, when SelfDesign learners do use technology for learning, we take their online safety very seriously.
Innovative SelfDesign online camp brings learners together to connect and express themselves through movement and dance
During Online Movement Camp, SelfDesign learners gathered online to connect their moves to their emotions and work their hip hip groove with professional dance and movement experts.
A supportive approach to learning: Meet SelfDesign Counsellor Franya Jedwab
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we talked to SelfDesign Counsellor Franya Jedwab about what she does as part of the Family Services team. Having been a SelfDesign parent, Franya understands what is involved in learning at home and in the community, and draws on that to help support learners and families as a counsellor.
SelfDesign’s Learner Council gives greater voice to its learners
By Hannah, former SelfDesign learner (commenced January 2020) Learners in SelfDesign’s kindergarten to grade 9 program grow up knowing that our voices and opinions matter and are an integral part of our learning experience. It’s only natural to carry that [...]