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Facilitating Adult Learning with Technology - Undergraduate Diploma

Program details

Faculty
Education

Degree
Undergraduate Diploma

Delivery method
Online

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Two semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DOD

Overview

students at table with adult standing and holding a book Our diploma, Facilitating Adult Learning with Technology is a fully online, six-course program designed to meet the growing professional development needs in service, corporate, government, non-governmental organizations and educational sectors.

Program description

This diploma fosters the development of educational leaders with a specialized knowledge and competency base in adult education, focusing on digital technologies for learning.

Our unique online format uses virtual classrooms to maximize interaction, collaboration and community building. You may pursue this program on a part-time or full-time basis. This program emphasizes real-world inquiry and problem-based learning to provide you with the best opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology in adult education fields.

Outcomes

As a graduate of this program, you will learn:

  • Digital-age skills such as collaboration, leadership, online facilitation, professional and ethical behaviour, time management and virtual teamwork.
  • Critical, creative and problem-based thinking.
  • How to design and facilitate adult learning.
  • Social advocacy in digital media environments.
  • Technical practices and digital learning strategies.

Admissions

Admissions


An Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum mid-70s average.

Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow-70s
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.

Program details

Faculty
Education

Degree
Undergraduate Diploma

Delivery method
Online

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Two semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DOD

Contact information

Career opportunities

  • Adult Literacy Instructor
  • College Educator
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Instructional Designer
  • Military Trainer
  • Policy Developer
  • Service Organization Educator
  • Workplace/Corporate Educator
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