Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies: Emerging Technologies for Learning (ETL)

Offered in Collaboration with the
Learning Technologies Centre

In today’s world, where information and conversations are continually at our finger tips, new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning are of increasing interest to educators. The most prominent changes center on how we relate to others and how we relate to information.

This 216 hour online certificate program explores the changing landscape of technology, information, communication, fostering discussion on how these trends impact learning and teaching.  This certificate is a joint initiative of Extended Education and the Learning Technologies Centre at the University of Manitoba.

CIS: Emerging Technologies for Learning is a fully online program. Most materials are available online and participants require only a computer and internet connection. All software is open source.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 3 core and 3 elective courses as indicated in the following lists.

Required Courses

Choose 3 core courses from this list:

• 98819 Introduction to Emerging Technologies (35 hours)
• 98813 Connectivism, Networked Learning and Connective Knowledge (36.5 hours)
• 43005 Instructional Design in Adult Education (35 hours)
• 43002 Program Planning in Adult Education (37.5 hours)

Elective Courses

Choose 3 elective courses from the following list:

• 98822 Digital Literacy (36 hours)
• 98824 Making Sense in Abundance: Visualization and other coping techniques (36 hours)
• 98825 Mobile Learning (36 hours)
• 98826 Immersive Worlds, Avatars and Second Lives (36 hours)
• 98827 Open Educational Resources (36 hours)
• 98828 Future Directions and Trends (36 hours)

Schedule at a Glance 2009-2010

For Information Contact

Sandy Stechisen
Program Administrator
Tel: 474-6685
Toll-free: 1-888-216-7011 ext 6685
Fax: (204) 474-7660

E-mail: SandyStechisen@extended.umanitoba.ca