Teaching with Technology
EDUC 792 or 600
1 CREDIT
$185
Online
Instructor: Dr. Olufunmilayo Amobi
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Internet-Asynchronous (Online Class)
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $185
Partner Class Offered Through Learner's Edge
Course Description:
This course provides teachers with an excellent entry point into the world of technology. Most importantly, teachers will explore the foundations of Internet literacy and learn tools to help students become critical consumers of the Internet. For the novice in technology/Internet. The participant will: Understand the fundamentals of internet literacy; Understand the basic principles behind a variety of technology tools, including video conferencing, fax for learning, cultural emails, web creation, digital classrooms, and online primary sources; and Design an activity to use with his/her students that incorporates at least one of the tools/strategies explored in this course. Recommended for grades 2-12.
Objectives:
The participant will:
1. Understand the fundamentals of internet literacy.
2. Understand the basic principles behind a variety of technology tools, including video conferencing, fax for learning, cultural emails, web creation, digital classrooms, and online primary sources.
3. Design an activity to use with his/her students that incorporates at least one of the tools/strategies explored in this course.
Texts/Readings:
The required reading is found in the text listed below:
November, A. (2001). Empowering students with technology. CA: Corwin Press.
**Registration Instructions:
Course is not available print-based.