Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

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 MOOC 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.

• Identify the value and implications of using established and emerging technology tools for personal and professional growth.

• Gain strategies to develop lifelong learning habits to keep pace with technology change.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Lifelong Learning (Module 1)
Welcome to the State University of New York’s Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success ( #EmTechMOOC ). In this module, we will explore the habits of successful lifelong learners. We will learn about the importance of a growth mindset, managing your professional online identity, and other critical concepts for today’s learners including creative commons and the importance of digital accessibility.
Week 2
Communication and Collaboration (Module 2)
To continue, click on Week 1 on the navigation menu on the left or at the top of your screen if you are using a mobile device.
Week 3
Creativity (Module 3)
In this module, you will evaluate and use selected technology and social media tools to communicate, collaborate, and form partnerships with peers or colleagues. Use this opportunity to build your personal and professional networks as you make connections locally and across the globe.
Week 4
Critical Thinking (Module 4)
In this module, you will select and evaluate technology and social media tools to enhance your creativity. Experiment and find your creative voice.
Week 5
Summarize Your Learning (Module 5)
In this module, you will demonstrate critical thinking and digital literacy skills by analyzing, evaluating, and curating information. You will learn to analyze facts to make balanced judgments.

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Why enroll in #EmTechMOOC?

Technology plays a central role in our lives. Becoming comfortable with emerging technologies is critical to our continuing growth, both personally and professionally. Mastering established and emerging technology tools is an important part of being successful, whether in a classroom or on the job. Modern life revolves around the daily use of technology, however, many of us are not always adept at identifying the most useful technology tool for a particular project or situation.

In #EmTechMOOC, you will learn how to employ lifelong learning strategies while being introduced to well established and emerging technology tools. You will then have the opportunity to practice with them. By the end of the course, you will have created an ePortfolio or personal learning journal that demonstrates your competency with a variety of useful tools, which can be integrated into your personal, academic, and professional work.

The greatest reward for participating in this course is learning more about how to be an independent learner and also how to use technology tools to enhance your life.

Remember to have fun!

How much does it cost to enroll in the course and also be eligible to earn a Coursera Completion Certificate?

Everyone can participate fully in the course, including participating in ALL graded and non-graded course activities for free.

To enroll in this course and also earn a verified Coursera Certificate of Completion and an #EmTechMOOC Completer Digital Badge you need to pay the course fee ($49.00 USD) or be a student, faculty, staff, or alumni, from any of the 64 State University of New York (SUNY) campuses. Many additional institutions and organizations also have Coursera promotional offers available. Coursera also directly offers financial aid opportunities.

How do participants from SUNY register at no cost?

All State University of New York (SUNY) college students, faculty, staff, alumni, and anyone with a formal SUNY-partnership may participate for free and also earn a verified Coursera Certificate of Completion and an #EmTechMOOC Completer Digital Badge. SUNY-affiliates need to register through the EmTech website using a SUNY-based email address.

It is necessary to register using a SUNY email address issued by your campus. It is important to choose a new password that is different than the password you use to access your institution's email and other campus services.

For additional info and assistance enrolling, see the FAQs on the SUNY EmTech website at http://suny.edu/emtech

What will you accomplish through #EmTechMOOC?

You will build a personal toolbox to assist you to effectively use web-based technology tools for learning and career advancement.

You can create an optional ePortfolio or a personal learning journal to serve as a digital collection to showcase your skills, experiences, and accomplishments, which will be progressively built up through the course modules. Your portfolio or journal will demonstrate self-reflective practices and showcase your skills and accomplishments and serve as evidence of your personal learning and discovery process. A peer-review process is available to provide guidance about how to improve your ePortfolio as you continue on your journey of lifelong learning.

You can display your Coursera Certificate of Completion and #EmTechMOOC Completer Digital Badge on your personal ePortfolio and through your social networks to share your accomplishment with your peers and prospective employers.

What is the difference between EmTechMOOC and EmTechWIKI?

The complete title of this course is, “Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success.” EmTech is an abbreviated title and #EmTechMOOC is our social media hashtag. A hashtag is simply a term used to identify a keyword or topic of interest and help to categorize and track topics to search for related information.

EmTech consists of two parts: #EmTechMOOC is a structured course in Coursera for content, community, and sharing. EmTechWIKI is a socially curated discovery engine to search for tools, websites, mobile apps, tutorials, and resources. You will be prompted to visit EmTechWIKI to find tools and technology resources to complete the Discovery Exercises in each of the modules.

EmTechWIKI is a collaborative space where anyone is able to make edits and changes to help keep the collection current and up-to-date.

Additional information about #EmTechMOOC and EmTechWIKI is at: http://suny.edu/emtech

Where can I learn more?

An extensive list of FAQs is available at https://suny.edu/emtech

Reviews

This course is highly recommended for everyone from any sphere of life, since the new digital age demands to embrace a change and learn new ways to execute your daily/official life matters.

Awesome , i got hold of a helpful resource and its cool to give time discovering something new!!!!!

Great way to get exposure and as much hands-on as you want with new tools - especially great for those of us in Learning and Development.

Highly recommend this course especially to those who are new to the online world and want to learn about the tools necessary to create an online presence.