This course will explore the integration of educational technology as a tool to support teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. The range of topics will include Internet literacy and technologies that support student learning in various domains, group collaboration and personal expression. Particular attention will be paid to assistive technology and its use with special needs students. In small groups, participants will design technology-involved solutions to specific teaching and learning problems. Participants' technology-related presentation skills will be expanded through the creation of rich-media presentations of their design solutions.
This course will explore the integration of educational technology as a tool to support teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. The range of topics will include Internet literacy and technologies that support student learning in various domains, group collaboration and personal expression. Particular attention will be paid to assistive technology and its use with special needs students. In small groups, participants will design technology-involved solutions to specific teaching and learning problems. Participants' technology-related presentation skills will be expanded through the creation of rich-media presentations of their design solutions.
