The Library Learning Commons (LLC) at Laurier provides a wide range of reading selections and access to technology. Visit the Learning Commons to read, think, and research in individual and group settings.

Teachers: Ms. Steele and Mrs. Senior

Website: https://sites.google.com/gotvdsb.ca/librarylearningcommons/home

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether or not students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. All students across the province write this test on the same date, usually in late March each year.

OSSLT Overview:

• http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT

Preparation Resources for Students:

• http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/students/Pages/students.aspx

Examples of Assessments:

• http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/Pages/example-assessment-materials-current-year.aspx

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8^th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.

Website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

eLearning provides a rich, interactive environment for self-directed learners. You will participate in threaded discussions, guided tutorials, group work, online chats, instant messaging and video conferencing to access course curriculum.

eLearning courses are offered in semesters, similar to a regular school day.

Register for eLearning:

• Make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor to register for eLearning courses. Students must have access to a device with reliable internet access in order to enroll in eLearning.

Website: https://tvdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/login