The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) has published a report on Ontario college applicants’ decision-making processes. The study drew on data from OCAS to understand applicants’ evolving attitudes toward online learning. The researchers found that learning format was a key driver of decision making for all applicants. As a whole, applicants were more open to online learning than prior to the pandemic, but there was a notable difference between age groups: 16-to-24-year-old students are reportedly less enthusiastic about this method than their 25-to-34-year-old counterparts. The authors encourage colleges to monitor applicant and student preferences in order to optimize their program and course offerings.
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