Digital Literacies for the 21st Century Classroom (prev #: EDU-X777I) - EDU-X750L
Course Description
Discover How Digital Teaching Can Enhance Student Learning in Your Classroom
Digital Literacies for the 21st Century Classroom focuses on what digital literacies mean and provides students with an introduction to the emerging technologies and pedagogically relevant resources to promote student learning in our schools. This course will also look at the influence technology has on the Common Core State Standards.
Students will develop basic levels of digital literacy skills and acquire a shared understanding of the language related to technology implementation in education. They will analyze research surrounding both the technical and pedagogical aspects of a variety of mobile technologies, understand the capabilities and limitations of technology in education, and apply their learning to their current educational contexts.
This course is part of the Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital Classroom Series, which focuses on the use of emerging technologies to promote student learning in our schools.
Learner Outcomes
- Analyze research on the effect of technology on student learning
- Analyze and utilize digital literacies
- Utilize digital literacies
- Access and evaluate online content and resources
- Interpret the language related to mobile devices and the implementation of technology in the classroom
- Explain the role technology plays on the Common Core State Standards
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers and administrators (K-12) interested in learning how to plan and implement a digital learning program.
Course Materials: No text book requirement
Prerequisites
None
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital Classroom Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.