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

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What you will learn

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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42713 April 7, 2026
to April 26, 2026
Online Online See full schedule Register

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

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.

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.