In today's digitally driven world, instructors and other educators need strong digital competence. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, ethical and legal considerations and technology selection strategies associated with digital learning and literacy.
Students will gain the practical skills necessary to navigate the digital learning landscape by identifying specific learning needs, exploring digital practices aligned with these learning needs and developing a personal learning path to guide your ongoing development and digital well-being.
This course combines the use of advanced technology and a robust online interface that allows students to work at their own pace with instructor guidance and feedback that aligns with specific student needs. Students are expected to interact with other students, colleagues and others and will receive instructor feedback throughout the course.
Students who successfully complete this course will receive the Digital Learning & Literacy Foundations badge. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching Short Certificate and covers foundational competencies.
Prerequisites
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- – Introduction to digital learning & literacy – Ethical & legal considerations – Accessibility & inclusivity – Indigenous digital literacies – Academic integrity – Digital surveillance – Digital well-being
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
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70290 |
October 5, 2026 to November 15, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 72836 |
November 2, 2026 to December 13, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 72845 |
December 7, 2026 to January 24, 2027 |
Online | Online | 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42402 |
January 5, 2027 to February 14, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 42406 |
February 1, 2027 to March 14, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 42411 |
March 1, 2027 to April 11, 2027 |
Online | Online | 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.
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.