The University of Manitoba’s Learning Technologies Centre and the Division of Extended Education are pleased to announce an exciting new Interdisciplinary Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Learning.
This 216 hour online certificate program explores the changing landscape of technology, information, communication, fostering discussion on how these trends impact learning and teaching.
Interested individuals may register for the certificate or for single courses of particular interest.
Required Courses
* Introduction to Emerging Technologies (35 hours)- NOTE: Course is offered February 9 – April 30, 2009.
* Connectivism, Networked Learning, and Connective Knowledge (36.5 hours)
* Instructional Design (35 hours) – NOTE: Course is offered March 9 – May 29, 2009.
* Program Planning (37.5 hours)
Plus 2 elective courses from the following list
* Digital literacy (36 hours)
* Facilitation (36 hours)
* Making sense in abundance: Visualization and other coping techniques (36 hours)
* Mobile Learning (36 hours)
* Immersive Worlds, Avatars, and Second Lives (36 hours)
* Open Educational Resources (36 hours)
* Future Directions and Trends (36 hours)
A brochure with course descriptions is available at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/con_ed/mpcp/cis/etl.pdf
A schedule of course offerings is available at:
http://umanitoba.ca/learning_technologies/cetl/ETL2009Schedule.pdf
More information and a registration form is available at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/con_ed/mpcp/cis/etl.shtml
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Peter Tittenberger
Director
Learning Technologies Centre
University of Manitoba
umanitoba.ca/learning_technologies
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
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