No prior experience in online teaching is required for this micro-credential. While the program is suitable for all postsecondary educators looking to enhance their skills, those new to teaching might consider beginning with the Online Teaching Fundamentals program. The Empowered Educator program is designed for a broad range of educational roles, not exclusively for current instructors or professors, allowing participants to leverage their professional experiences in various educational capacities.
Yes! A Sprint Leader will support you through the 3 weeks Sprint and the module activities. Sprint meetings are a great opportunity to interact with your peers, clear doubts about any specific topic or just share your learning journey. Meetings will be held over Zoom.
Throughout the Empowered Educator Sprint, you’ll work through six modules, and engage in a range of activities in our Learning Management System. Exercises in the course include completing readings, interactive activities and assessments. You’ll be asked to create activities using a range of educational technologies. Successfully finishing all course components results in earning the Empowered Educator Micro-credential, which recognizes your ability to enhance learning experiences with new technologies.
The sprints will take place:
From March 1 - 22, 2025. Meetings will be held on Zoom :
- Saturday, March 1, 1 pm. to 8 pm
- Wednesday, March 5, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Thursday, March 6, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Wednesday, March 12, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Thursday, March 13, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Wednesday, March 19, 6 - 8 pm
- Thursday, March 20, 6 - 8 pm
- Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. to noon
To start, simply register below, and you will be automatically admitted to the program. A few days before the first Sprint meeting, you will receive more information on Brightspace to continue your journey.