* Standardized testing faded out in fall of 2023, as teachers were no longer able to oversee students writing tests, projects of applied knowledge, such as portfolios and game-based learning, became the basis of evaluations.  

* Standardized testing faded out in fall of 2023, as teachers were no longer able to oversee students writing tests, projects of applied knowledge, such as portfolios and game-based learning, became the basis of evaluations.  

** Student-led initiatives and projects that sprung from online learning often involved an amalgamation of several skills and competences collected from a series of course content.  

** Student-led initiatives and projects that sprung from online learning often involved an amalgamation of several skills and competences collected from a series of course content.  

* Materials used in Ontario education systems were dependent on <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>, a company that rose to heights in 2022. In May of said year, the Ministry of Education entered into a contract with <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> to provide technology for students and create the software, known as Learn2gether, for the sole purpose of creating a space for schooling online. ''The contract had a contingent that all student work would be copyrighted to the company.''

* Materials used in Ontario education systems were dependent on <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>, a company that rose to heights in 2022. In May of said year, the Ministry of Education entered into a contract with <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> to provide technology for students and create the software, known as <span style="Color:green">Learn2gether</span>, for the sole purpose of creating a space for schooling online. ''The contract had a contingent that all student work would be copyrighted to the company.''

'''''Together X Controversy'''''

'''''Together X Controversy'''''

'''Special Needs Students'''

'''Special Needs Students'''

<span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> and Learn2gether are equipped with particularized materials and resources specific to the requirements of special needs students. Closed captioning will be provided for HOH (hard of hearing), deaf, and ESL (English as Second Language) students. Teachers who are skilled in ASL (American Sign Language) will be hired and existing educators will be trained in ASL. Students with sensory sensitivity are able to learn from instructors through only audio or only visual with captions. Students with one on one EA’s use the hologram feature or VR mode to feel closer to their support workers without physically touching them. Classes or one on one sessions can be live or recorded or both for students who struggle to focus or sit for long periods of time. Students with IEP’s can regularly access their IEP through their student profile, parents also have full access to this information. <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>’s specialized and customizable programs for special needs students allow for a well rounded and supported learning environment online.

<span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> and <span style="Color:green">Learn2gether</span> are equipped with particularized materials and resources specific to the requirements of special needs students. Closed captioning will be provided for HOH (hard of hearing), deaf, and ESL (English as Second Language) students. Teachers who are skilled in ASL (American Sign Language) will be hired and existing educators will be trained in ASL. Students with sensory sensitivity are able to learn from instructors through only audio or only visual with captions. Students with one on one EA’s use the hologram feature or VR mode to feel closer to their support workers without physically touching them. Classes or one on one sessions can be live or recorded or both for students who struggle to focus or sit for long periods of time. Students with IEP’s can regularly access their IEP through their student profile, parents also have full access to this information. <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>’s specialized and customizable programs for special needs students allow for a well rounded and supported learning environment online.

'''Low-Income Students'''

'''Low-Income Students'''

The pandemic has had negative effects on all people, but low income families with multiple children are especially struggling. However, due to the funding put forward by <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>, every student, no matter their family’s financial situation, has access to up to date technology and strong, fast internet connection. Technology is no longer a privilege, but a right that every student has. <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> makes it possible for all students to learn online, and develop skills using various softwares like Learn2gether, which benefits students in the later years of life when job hunting. No student is at a disadvantage anymore.

The pandemic has had negative effects on all people, but low income families with multiple children are especially struggling. However, due to the funding put forward by <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span>, every student, no matter their family’s financial situation, has access to up to date technology and strong, fast internet connection. Technology is no longer a privilege, but a right that every student has. <span style="color:red">TogetherX</span> makes it possible for all students to learn online, and develop skills using various softwares like <span style="Color:green">Learn2gether</span>, which benefits students in the later years of life when job hunting. No student is at a disadvantage anymore.

'''The Average Student'''

'''The Average Student'''

Students without exceptional needs for learning are treated with just as much care as those with special needs. With Learn2gether, students are all able to build a relationship with their teachers, reach out for help, and access the learning tools they need, even if they are not specialized ones. No two students learn the same way, the greatest benefit of Learn2gether is that each student can learn in their own way and discover new methods of study at any age or grade level. There are no streams or pathways, each student learns the best way that they can.

Students without exceptional needs for learning are treated with just as much care as those with special needs. With <span style="Color:green">Learn2gether</span>, students are all able to build a relationship with their teachers, reach out for help, and access the learning tools they need, even if they are not specialized ones. No two students learn the same way, the greatest benefit of <span style="Color:green">Learn2gether</span> is that each student can learn in their own way and discover new methods of study at any age or grade level. There are no streams or pathways, each student learns the best way that they can.

'''Minority Students'''

'''Minority Students'''