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. 

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.Course websites are set up on Desire to Learn (D2L), the learning management system used at the University of Manitoba.

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:

• 98908 Introduction to Emerging Technologies (36hours)
• 98913 Connectivism, Networked Learning and Connective Knowledge (36 hours) Not Offered in 2012-2013
• 98909 Instructional Design in Adult Education (36 hours)
• 43002 Program Planning in Adult Education (37.5 hours)

Elective Courses (each 36 hours)

Choose 3 elective courses from the following list:

• 98822 Digital Literacy
• 98825 Mobile Learning
• 98827 Open Educational Resources
• Special Topics in Emerging Technologies: Cloud Computing

Schedule at a Glance 2012-2013

Course	Fall 2012	Winter 2013	Summer 2013
Instructional Design in Adult Education		Jan 14 - Apr 5
Intro to Emerging Technologies	Sep 17 - Dec 7
Digital Literacy		Jan 14 - Apr 5	May 7 - Jul 27
Program Planning in Adult Education	Sep 19- Dec 5 (blended format)	Jan 14 - Apr 5 (online)	Jul 22-26 (on-campus)
Mobile Learning		Jan 14 - Apr 5
Special Topics in Emerging Technologies: Cloud Computing	Sep 17 - Dec 7
Open Educational Resources		Jan 16 - Apr 6

Except where indicated otherwise, courses are delivered fully online.

How to Apply to the ETL Program

To apply, complete and submit the Application to Enter Certificate Program along with the $50 application fee ($75 for international students). We will send you a welcome letter when your Application has been approved.
If you are ready for your first course, you can also submit the Course Registration Form and tuition payment at the same time. If we do not approve your Application, we refund your tuition. You can register for courses online once your application has been approved.

With your U of M student ID you can login to the Student Access Site (SAS) to look up your confirmation of registration for each course in which you register. It provides important details about the course such as dates, times, location, required textbook, etc. Any changes to this information are updated at the SAS.

Degree Credit for ETL courses

Athabasca University’s Master’s in Distance Education Program has granted credit for these courses in the CIS:ETL Program:
A 3-credit core technology elective for completion of:
• Introduction to Emerging Technologies and
• Connectivism, Networked Learning, and Connective Knowledge
plus
a 3-credit elective for completion of any other two courses in the certificate.

For Information Contact

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

E-mail: Sandra_Stechisen@umanitoba.ca