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Technology Integration For Educators

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This course is designed to prepare educators to integrate technology for engaging and effective P-12 student learning across the content areas. Participants incorporate technology-based instructional design strategies into a student-centered learning environment, using the National Educational Technology Standards, and inquiry-based, problem-based, and project based learning. Digital tools and resources, software applications, fair use guidelines, and assessment are also examined.

This graduate-level course is 4 weeks To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 4 weeks

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    Identifying Student-Centered Learning Needs

    • Integrate tools for communication and collaboration.
    • Examine the diverse learning styles and needs of learners.
    • Determine digital tools and applications that meet the diverse needs of learners.

    Integrating Digital Tools and Software Applications

    • Identify digital tools and applications that can be integrated into student-centered learning.
    • Assess benefits for integrating multimedia.
    • Analyze the benefits of visual and graphic organizers.
    • Compare Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0 tools for educational applications.
    • Explain current issues that may affect the selection and use of technology to enhance student-centered learning.

    Exploring Inquiry-Based, Project-Based, and Problem-Based Learning and Integrating Assessment Strategies

    • Compare inquiry-based, project-based, and problem-based learning strategies and resources.
    • Analyze real-world, relevant, and authentic learning activities.
    • Incorporate critical thinking strategies into teaching.
    • Analyze the role of social media in the classroom.
    • Explain current issues that may affect the selection and use of technology for student, peer, and assignment assessment.
    • Examine effective formative and summative assessments.
    • Design assessment instruments for inquiry-based, project-based, and problem-based learning.

    Integrating Technology Into the Classroom

    • Differentiate between teacher-centered and student-centered learning.
    • Identify solutions to potential problems and barriers of integrating technology.
    • Explore technology integration planning models and theories.
    • Apply copyright and fair use guidelines for using technology resources.
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