Ed Technology-Enhance Lessons
Course Description:
This online course provides an introduction to using technology to enhance lessons in the classroom. It covers the basics of integrating technology into lesson plans, including equipment selection and setup, configuring software, troubleshooting common problems, managing student data, and exploring new tools for teaching. You will learn about different strategies used in maximizing instructional time as well as how to make sure students have a proper learning environment with minimal distractions. You will also gain an understanding of how to evaluate the impact of your implementations on student performance.
Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of ed-tech tools and approaches while learning practical skills such as developing digital portfolios, incorporating devices into classrooms, and setting up collaborative workspaces. This course is ideal for those who are looking to explore different ways of boosting engagement through technology or are interested in pursuing a career involving ed-tech implementation.
Course Objectives:
- Understand best practices for integrating technology into classroom lessons
- Select appropriate hardware
- Configure educational software
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Manage student data
- Explore new ed-tech tools
- Maximize instructional time
- Create digital portfolios
- Incorporate devices into lessons
- Evaluate the impact of implementations
