External Programs and Learning
Technologies (EPLT) has a long tradition of offering and supporting
distance education courses. Over the past two decades, the
flexibility of our course delivery has enabled thousands of
UBC students to complete their programs and receive degrees.
In the last several years, teaching and learning practice has been greatly influenced by the development of educational technologies. Increased student-student and student-teacher interaction, up-to-date content, access to the most current references are just a few benefits of online learning.
Independent study courses are combinations of print materials, videos, audiotapes, readings, web-based materials, as well as e-mail interaction with the instructor and other students. All courses have assignments that are submitted to the instructor for grading, and most have exams that are written locally or at UBC.
Explore our site to see what's current, or contact us to suggest new programs or joint initiatives.
Check the course calendar to see what courses are offered through EPLT.
Information on Accessible Courses
EPLT is dedicated to providing every student with full and equal access to University programs and services. Over the past year, we have worked to extend the accessible features of our online courses. The most current teaching and learning strategies have been implemented to reduce barriers caused by disability.
The first five modified courses, offered in Spring/Summer 2006, demonstrate quality teaching and learning sustainability. These updated courses provide alternative content presentation (text and audio), zoom-in options for graphics and images, transcripts for video clips, and adaptations that facilitate screen reader functions. In addition to overcoming specific barriers, these changes enrich the learning process for all students.
Students who wish to register in courses offered through the Faculty of Education are either admitted or readmitted to UBC through the Teacher Education office.
Registration Information
If you are a current UBC student, you can register in these online distance
education courses through the Student
Service Centre.
UBC Okanagan Students: All UBC-O student must contact Jo-Anne Chilton to register in distance education courses, please email joanne.chilton@ubc.ca or call 604-822-3999.
Exam Information
Students are directed to refer to the following DE exam policy prior to downloading the attached exam application form.
UBC Interchange Account - Details about your online distance education course will be sent to
you by email! We strongly encourage you to get a free UBC Interchange
email account. If you are using another email provider, ensure
course-related emails are not being sent to your JUNK folder.
To report problems with the web site, broken links or if you
have trouble navigating it, please contact reception.
other online courses:
If you are looking for online courses from a faculty other than the Faculty of Education, please visit Office of Learning Technology (OLT).
Last update:
July 24, 2008 9:01 AM
External Programs & Learning Technologies
UBC Faculty of Education
1304 - 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Phone: 604-822-2013
Toll free (in North America): 1-888-492-1122
Fax: 604-822-2015
E-Mail: eplt.educ@ubc.ca
