K-12 Tech Tools for College and Future Careers

Course Available
3 Units
Online Self-Paced

Course Description

Incorporate Tech Skills into Your Curriculum Now to Develop College- and Career-Ready Students

Start early to help ease your students' jump from K-12 to college and/or career by developing the tech skills necessary in today's world. Many students begin their next step lacking in technical skills that college faculty and employers expect from Day One. This course covers best practices and how to create assignments utilizing a variety of valuable tech applications that both higher education and employers are expecting from today's students. In this course, you will create student projects using Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, plus some digital art, graphic design, photo, and video applications. Start embedding these valuable skills at any grade level!

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 teachers, teachers on special assignment, instructional coordinators, curriculum specialists, and EdTech coaches.  It can also benefit higher education instructors, when incorporating technology into course assignments.

Course Requirements:  Access to Google to complete some of the assignments

Technical Requirements

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDU-X757L – 002 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504

K-12 Tech Tools for College and Future Careers

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Kristi Collins

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What You Will Learn

  • Utilize file sharing techniques and methods for collecting digital student assignments
  • Deploy best practices when creating assignments for any age using a variety of Google Suite and other technologies
  • Develop Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets assignments that include essential formatting know how
  • Create digital art and graphic design assignments using a variety of technologies
  • Design photo and video assignments using a variety of technologies

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Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment.  Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

Key differences from traditional classroom methods:

  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.
  • No assigned due dates for assignments; you set your own schedule.
  • Asynchronous learning, meaning you can work on assignments anytime.
  • No discussion forums and no interaction with others enrolled in the course.
  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.

Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:

The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:

  • Module Introduction: Outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required Readings and Presentations: Includes textbooks, articles, journals, websites, and audio/video presentations.
  • Assignments: May include written assignments, quizzes, blogs, and other activities based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module Conclusion: Reviews the topics covered and what you should have learned.

Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.

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