Challenges and Trends in Online Learning

Course code PIDP 3360

Credit 1.0

Length 15.0 hours

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This course explores the benefits and obstacles inherent in online teaching and learning. Participants analyze the different roles of students and instructors in virtual learning environments. Additionally, participants investigate high-impact practices, equipping learners with effective strategies for online instruction. Participants identify emerging trends in online education and critically assess their potential implications.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Benefits and Challenges of Online Education, Student and Facilitator roles in online learning, High impact Practices, Emerging Trends. Digital Literacy, Indigenous Ways of Knowing

1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3360 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3360 course.

For more information or register to this course, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40173 January 4, 2027
to January 24, 2027
Online Online See full schedule Register
42664 April 6, 2027
to May 16, 2027
See full schedule Register

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.