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

Explore the changing landscape of technology, information, communication, fostering discussion on how these trends impact learning and teaching.

Program Length: 1 to 2 years on average, 6 years maximum
Delivery Method: Online (some courses also offer blended and face to face sections)

Tuition Cost: $440 per course for online courses; $410 for face-to-face or blended courses. Most materials are available online and software used is open source.

Certificate Program Application Fee: $50.00 ($75 for international students)
Ask a Question: sandra.stechisen@umanitoba.ca
 

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. Some courses may schedule synchronies sessions using Adobe Connect.

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:

Elective Courses (each 36 hours)

Choose 3 elective courses from the following list:

Schedule at a Glance 2013-2014

Course Fall 2013 Winter 2014 Summer 2014
Instructional Design in Adult Education
Sep 16 - Dec 6
Intro to Emerging Technologies
Sep 16 - Dec 6
Digital Literacy
Sep 16 - Dec 6
Program Planning in Adult Education
Sep 16- Dec 6

Jan 16 - Apr 10 (blended)
May 5 - Jun 25
Mobile Learning
Jan 20 - Apr 11
Special Topics in Emerging Technologies: Cloud Computing
Sep 23- Dec 13
  
Open Educational Resources
Jan 20 - Apr 11

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 in North America: 1-800-432-1960 ext 6685
Fax: (204) 474-7660

E-mail: Sandra.Stechisen@umanitoba.ca