Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning: A MOOC For Teachers

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“Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning” is a massive open online course (MOOC) jointly offered by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. Using up-to-date learning design and simple, accessible technology, the course runs on an easy-to-use learning platform available via the Internet.

The course, which starts on 6 November 2017, is designed for teachers in secondary education, post-secondary education and vocational education, who want to build on their knowledge and practice in teaching and learning with technology. It will run over five weeks and requires approximately three to five hours of time each week. The course offers flexibility with options for learning the content, in order to accommodate teachers’ busy schedules.

You will learn from readings, videos, discussions with other participants and instructors, meaningful exercises, quizzes and short assignments. Certification is available for those who wish to complete all required exercises and quizzes.

Summary of Course Main Features

Educators: Dr M. Cleveland-Innes and Dr N. Ostashewski, Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University.
Length of the Course: Five Weeks
Schedule: November 6, 2017 to December 10, 2017
Workload: 3 to 5 hours per week
Level: Introductory
Language: English
Prerequisites: None