ED526 - Internet Literacy for Educators
3 CREDITS
This course will explore developmentally appropriate teaching and learning opportunities that are available to classroom teachers via the Internet. Students will learn to use various types of electronic communications including the development of curriculum web sites that address content standards and student technology standards. The use of technology to communicate with peers, parents and the larger community to nurture student learning will be explored. The safe and healthy use of technology resources to facilitate equitable access of resources for all students will be endorsed. Research of best practice regarding online pedagogy will be examined.
ED527 - Multimedia Design for Digital Learning
3 CREDITS
This course explores how multimedia is used for teaching and learning. Research-based principles of multimedia design will be explored to enhance competency and skills in multimedia development.
ED528 - Print Media in the Digital Classroom
3 CREDITS
This course will explore research based visual design principles for the design and production of print and web-based media utilizing 21st century digital tools for teaching and learning.
ED530 - Utilizing Emerging Technologies to Support Learning
3 CREDITS
This course provides an overview of the emerging technologies that can be used to improve teaching and learning. Students will explore, apply, and evaluate a variety of emerging technologies and their utilization for teaching, learning, curriculum decision-making, and diverse learning needs. Students will also explore and demonstrate the ethical and legal implications of using such technologies in education.
ED585 - Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum
3 CREDITS
The course will present models of instructional design to provide a theoretical framework in the application and integration of microcomputer technology into the K-12 curriculum. Participants will develop a portfolio of computer-generated materials for their classroom. Required for Classroom Technology, Educational Development and Strategies, Instructional Technology, Educational Leadership, and Special Education Programs.