Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching
Overview
Confidently design and deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences in an evolving landscape of digital education. This short certificate micro-credential responds to the growing need for digital literacy among educators, trainers and learning designers.
| Tuition | $2,926 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Short Certificate |
| Length | 150 hours |
| Hours | Part-time |
| Delivery | Online |
| Campus | Online |
What to expect
The Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching (DLIT) micro-credential consists of five self-paced, online courses to help balance your studies with your professional commitments.
Upon successful completion of each course, you’ll earn a digital badge that validates your competency in key areas of digital learning, enhancing your professional profile and demonstrating your commitment to ongoing professional development.
Throughout the program you will explore and experiment educational technologies, including generative AI, learning management systems, and multimedia creation tools, gaining practical skills that can be immediately applied to your work.
A wide variety of instructional strategies is used in the program that model digital learning for innovative teaching. Instructional videos, guided digital tool applications, scenarios, reflection
Courses may be offered in online, face-to-face, and blended formats.
What you will learn
- Apply informed decision-making and evidence-led methods to support the ethical and accountable selection and use of digital tools and practices
- Adopt practices that foster digital well-being and resilience in the evolving digital education landscape
- Incorporate Indigenization, decolonization and reconciliation principles to digital learning in a good way
- Locate and critically evaluate the quality of digital information
- Curate engaging and interactive digital course materials in alignment with learner needs and licensing requirements
- Create effective, inclusive and accessible digital course materials, assessments and activities that promote meaningful learning
- Experiment with digital tools and practices to facilitate active and collaborative online learning
- Solve issues and devise backup plans for when technologies change or fail
- Recognize the core components of GenAI, including neural networks and training data and common errors as they relate to learning
Program duration and maximum time for completion
The program is 10 credits.
Completion time will vary depending on individual circumstances. The program is designed for working professionals. It is designed to allow for flexibility, and may be completed at an accelerated pace. The program must be completed within 2 years.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
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English Studies 12, or equivalent
- Evidence of subject matter expertise as demonstrated by a diploma, bachelor’s degree, trades certification, substantial workplace experience, or departmental approval
Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended considerations
This short certificate is appropriate for those with no teaching experience to those with substantial teaching experience. With the strong focus on digital teaching and learning, students should have basic computer skills (internet, word processing, email).
Program availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DLIT 3010 | Digital Literacy and Learning | 2 |
| DLIT 3020 | Assessing Digital Learning | 2 |
| DLIT 3030 | Curating Digital Learning | 2 |
| DLIT 3040 | Creating Digital Learning | 2 |
| DLIT 3050 | Advancing Information Literacy in Digital Learning | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and costs
| Application fee | $36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,926 | |
| College initiative | $31 | |
| Campus resource | $59 | |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $3,097 |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit.
Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.
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How to apply
To apply, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
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Contact us
Program information
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Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
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