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Apologies for cross-postings The following online courses are coming up this fall and winter at the iSchool Institute, Faculty of Information. We are very pleased to offer a brand new online program Certificate in Social Media Engagement. <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/certificates/social-media-engagement-certificate> The first course, Social Media Planning for Organizations, <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/social-media-planning-organizations> is currently in progress, the second course: Social Media Tools and Tactics <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/social-media-tools-and-tactics> is scheduled to start online on Nov 4. For complete schedule of our online, Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton courses please check our website: institute.ischool.utoronto.ca <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/>. <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/> For frequent updates and announcements join us on FB, follow on Twitter @iSchoolInst or subscribe to our electronic newsletter. NEW this fall: Certificate in Social Media Engagement <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/certificates/social-media-engagement-certificate> Essential to management, executive and professional level employees in libraries, archives, museums, non-profits and other organizations that want to start new social media engagements or improve existing engagement. A must for marketing or PR staff in information-related organizations such as libraries, archives and museums who want to strengthen existing engagement through social media. Students will receive the certificate upon completion of two-7 week online courses, based on their participation, exercises, and on completion of an assignment related to the Social Media Strategy course. Please note that this Certificate is optional, both courses can be completed as stand-alone. Content will be delivered through the wiki platform and supplemented by scheduled video conference meetings. Coming up online this fall: Engaging Adult Learners: Strategies for Information Professionals <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/engaging-adult-learners-strategies-information-professionals-web> PLC1015-13S1 Mon 14 Oct - Sun 1 Dec, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Juanita Richardson Fee: $499.00 Cert: optional; add $50.00 This seven-week course guides you through the whole training process, from assessing learning needs of the targeted learners to selecting the right delivery method (face-to-face? E-learning? Blended?), to designing an engaging program, whether it’s an hour or multi-week. Working with the instructor and other students, you learn and practice strategies for making learning for adults interactive and relevant and gaining decision-maker support for learning programs. ____________________________________________________ Records Management Practice <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/records-management-practice-web> PLC6W02-13F1 Mon 21 Oct - Sun 8 Dec, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Caroline Werle Fee: $770.00 Cert: RMP Prerequisite: RM Fundamentals or background in RM In this seven-week course you will build on the fundamentals of records and information management by focusing on the challenges facing the profession today as it relates to effectively managing electronic records. The course focuses on the major components in managing the electronic information of an organization and will provide an understanding of what is involved in developing and managing an electronic records management program. Trends affecting the world of electronic information management will also be explored. ___________________________________________________ NEW COURSE! Social Media Tools and Tactics <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/social-media-tools-and-tactics> PLC1017 Mon 4 Nov - Sun 22 Dec, 2013 7 weeks Instructors: Connie Crosby and Daniel Lee Fee:$660.00 Cert: Social Media Engagement optional; add $100.00 Based on “23 Things” method of teaching social media giving students a chance to develop a range of skills. Instructors will use tools such as: Blogs and wikis Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Google Plus Video Photos/photosharing RSS feeds and feedreaders ( and related tools such as Yahoo Pipes for advanced students) Analytical tools Social media monitoring tools Expand your social media skills; learn about online collaboration by working with others in the class. _______________________________________________________ NEW DATE Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/freedom-information-and-privacy-protection-web> PLC1012-14F1 Mon 13 Jan - Sun 2 Mar, 2014 7 weeks Instructor: Heather Johnson Fee: $549.00 Cert: FOIPP Compliance This instructor-led online course discusses, in practical terms, best management and protection of personal and sensitive information as well as access to public-sector information. Participants are provided with knowledge and tools to ensure proper control over organizational information resources and compliance with legislative requirements. This is a comprehensive course balancing text, online group discussions, and exercises that allow participants to practice what they're learning. Participants are provided with practical materials to use at their respective worksites, including access to information and privacy protection audit tools, sample forms, and sample compliance-related deliverables. _____________________________________________________ NEW DATE Legal Research on the Web <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/legal-research-web-web> PLC1007-14W1 Mon 20 Jan. - Sun 9 Mar, 2014 7 weeks Instructor: Erin Murphy Fee: $499.00 Certificate: optional; add: $50.00 This is an in-depth instructor-led web course focusing on legal research skills using Internet resources. Weekly classes cover a variety of law-related topics: participants are expected to read the weekly online course readings, use the web to practice the skills taught each week, participate in interactive online discussion groups and chat sessions with the instructor and fellow participants, and complete weekly assignments based on the material covered. Topics covered include: the legal systems of Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, law-related reference tools on the Internet, statutes and regulations, legislative bills, Hansard debates, and committee reports Case law and legal commentary. ______________________________________________________ Mastering Web Searching <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/courses/mastering-web-searching-web> PLC1004-14W1 Mon 27 Jan. - Sun 18 Mar, 2014 6 weeks Instructor: Gwen Harris Fee: $499.00 Certificate: optional; add: $50.00 How can I find answers to my questions more quickly? Which Web search engines are the best? How are they best used? What tool should be used for what purpose? What is social media search and how does it fit in? This in-depth course will help build skills in using the main web search tools and applying effective strategies for searching the Web. The course is completely updated for each session to include the latest features and rising stars among search tools. Mastering Web Searching is a six-week course conducted entirely online. The tours, exercises and assignments in this course along with direct tutoring from the instructor will give you the hands-on experience you need to search the Web more effectively. For more information, our full schedule of courses and to register go to our website: institute.ischool.utoronto.ca <https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/> e-mail us at: [log in to unmask] or call (416) 978 7111. To unsubscribe from the iSchool Institute course alerts send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask]