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Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 4 hours
  • Course by The State University of New York
  • Offered by

About

This learning opportunity is an open-access resource for lifelong learning. The aim is to identify the value and implications of using established and emerging technology tools for personal and professional growth and acquire strategies to develop lifelong learning habits to keep pace with technology change. This course is targeted to the needs of ALL learners, including college students, faculty, current and career-seeking professionals, and anyone from across the globe with a desire to learn how to use emerging technologies to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world. This project consists of two associated parts; #EmTechMOOC and EmTechWIKI. #EmTechMOOC is a Massive Open Online Course, also called a MOOC. The MOOC is hosted on the Coursera platform and provides a supportive environment for dialogue and sharing among participants. The MOOC course environment is structured around 5 modules. The concepts that are covered include Lifelong Learning and the 4Cs of 21st-century skills: Communication and Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking. Participants create digital artifacts through Discovery Exercises within the modules to showcase their learning and accomplishments. The final module encourages learners to summarize and reflect on their learning journey. EmTechWIKI ( http://suny.edu/emtech ) has been built to complement the MOOC. It is a socially-curated discovery engine to discover tools, tutorials, and resources such as audio, video, blogs, social networking, simulations, and more. The WIKI can be used as a stand-alone resource, or it can be used together with #EmTechMOOC. Anyone is welcome to add or edit WIKI resources. #EmTechMOOC is not a traditional MOOC. Instead of providing content-heavy information, this course guides participants through discovery-based learning that is under the control of the learner. Learners are prompted to locate and explore new resources and tools from the growing EmTechWIKI collection and the Internet to help meet their personally identified objectives. Participants reflect on and share their learning and discoveries through the creation of a public ePortfolio or a personal learning journal that is constructed through the module exercises. Complete the course requirements to earn a Coursera Certificate of Completion and a digital badge. SUNY affiliates may earn badges and a Coursera Certificate with no fees to enroll.

Modules

Welcome - Getting Started

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction - Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

2 Readings

  • Introduction to #EmTech
  • Support Your Colleagues

#EmTech Syllabus

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • SUNY #EmTech Syllabus

Optional Tutorials: Learn How to use the #EmTech course & EmTechWIKI

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Optional Tutorial: Navigating #EmTechMOOC
  • Optional Tutorial: Navigating EmTechWIKI
  • Optional Tutorial: Add Resources or Edit EmTechWIKI

2 Readings

  • Learn How to Use this Course
  • How to Seek Help & Support

Your ePortfolio

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • ePortfolios

3 Readings

  • ePortfolios are Powerful Tools to Share Your Accomplishments and Achievements
  • Setup an ePortfolio and introduce yourself to your fellow learners
  • #EmTechMOOC Optional ePortfolio Checklist & Rubric

Lifelong Learning Discovery Exercise

    • 7 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Understand How #EmTechMOOC Works

7 Videos

  • Lifelong Learning
  • 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
  • Summary: 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
  • Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
  • Digital Footprint/Identity
  • Creative Commons
  • Accessibility

4 Readings

  • Embrace Learning Throughout Life
  • Summary: 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Growth Mindset Quiz
  • Lifelong Learning Reflection and Discovery Exercise

Learn Ways to Communicate, Engage and Collaborate with Others

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Identify Tools and Resources to Help Communicate & Collaborate

1 Videos

  • Communication and Collaboration

2 Readings

  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Social Network Word Cloud
  • Communication and Collaboration Reflection and Discovery Exercise

Optional EmTech Contributor Badge Activity

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Optional Activity: Contribute to Help Improve EmTechWIKI

Share Your Ideas and Knowledge in Creative and Compelling Ways

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Identify Tools and Resources to be Creative

1 Videos

  • Creativity

2 Readings

  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Principles of Design Quiz
  • Creativity Reflection and Discovery Exercise

Evaluate, Analyze, and Curate Information Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Digital Literacy Quiz
  • Identify Tools and Resources to Think Critically

1 Videos

  • Critical Thinking

3 Readings

  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Detecting Fake News
  • Optional Ungraded Activity: Factitious - A Game That Tests Your Ability to Spot Fake News
  • Critical Thinking Reflection and Discovery Exercise

This is Just the Beginning...

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Identify Tools and Resources to Help You Continue Your Journey as a Lifelong Learner!
  • Additional Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • ePortfolio Peer-review (Optional Activity)

1 Videos

  • Summarize Your Learning

2 Readings

  • Reflect on Your Learning and Identify Your Lifelong Learning Goals
  • Celebrate Your Learning

Auto Summary

Unlock the potential of emerging technologies for lifelong learning and success with this personal development course. Designed for learners of all backgrounds, from students to professionals, this engaging program features the #EmTechMOOC on Coursera and the complementary EmTechWIKI. Explore the 4Cs of 21st-century skills—Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking—through interactive modules and discovery exercises. Reflect on your journey and showcase your achievements in a public ePortfolio. Complete the course to earn a Coursera Certificate and digital badge. Join now and stay ahead in today's fast-paced world.

Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
Instructors

Roberta (Robin) Sullivan

Cherie van Putten
Instructors

Cherie van Putten