Growing Up Digital: Living and Working in Canada (7 weeks)

Youth in Canada today are the first, and second, generations to grow up in a digital world and they are transforming our culture and institutions. This course looks at the Internet and its role in shaping recent history, our identity and society. It examines the impact of digital media that empowers our youth to communicate, learn, play, shop and work differently from previous generations. It also provides analytical tools to anticipate and act on what lies ahead in the future. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements. *This course fast tracked to 7 weeks.

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

  • OnlineClosed

    JUL 02-AUG 20

    Reference number
    CRN 30259
    Course fee$401.86

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  • OnlineOpen

    NOV 02-DEC 21

    Reference number
    CRN 11092
    Course fee$401.86

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.