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).
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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.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- 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
What to expect
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.
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.
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
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s university transfer team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
PLAR is available for the following courses:
- DLIT 3020 Assessing Digital Learning
- DLIT 3030 Curating Digital Learning
- DLIT 3040 Creating Digital Learning
- DLIT 3050 Facilitating Digital Learning
Students may complete up to six (6) credits through PLAR and/or transfer credit. Tuition and fees will still apply. Methods of assessment are listed on the course outlines.
If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect an ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations.
See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.
| 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 other costs *
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 2868 | |
| Student union | 0 | |
| College initiative | 30 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 57 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 0 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 0 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
* 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 ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
Apply now
Interested in this program? Courses will be offered starting September 2025.
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.
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