Introduction to Teaching with Digital Tools

Course Description

This course presents models for the integration of technology in teaching, looking at the different pedagogical, technological, and environmental factors that should be part of educational technology decisions. It provides students the opportunity to explore the new landscape of digital tools, and to design activities and lesson for a diverse set of learners. Students in this class will explore theories of learning and how they inform the effective uses of technology in educational environments. Additionally, students will investigate what the latest research has to say about the integration of technology in educational settings. By engaging students in a variety of project-based activities throughout the semester, this course will introduce them to the various ways that new technologies are challenging traditional ways of communicating and learning, and will help you to recognize which technologies and teaching strategies are most appropriate for your learning environment. Prerequisites: Undergraduates must receive adviser approval and instructor approval.

Code

15:255:503

Credits

3

Subject

255

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Ed.M in Adult and Continuing Education (Online)
• Master's Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education (Hybrid)
• Master's Ed.M. in Dance Education (Certification: Teacher of Dance)
• Master's Ed.M. in Dance Education with Initial Certification: Dance K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and ESL K-12 Teaching (4+1) with optional Bilingual/Bicultural Education Certification
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and Middle School 5-8 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and Preschool P-3 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)
• Master's Ed.M. in English Education with Initial Certification: English K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in English Education with Initial Certification: English K-12 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: ESL K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: ESL K-12 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: World Language K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: World Language K-12 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: World Language, ESL, & Bilingual K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Language Education with Initial Certification: World Language, ESL, and Bilingual K-12 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)
• Master's Ed.M. in Social Studies Education with Initial Certification: Social Studies K-12 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Social Studies Education with Initial Certification: Social Studies K-12 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)