EDUC 2250 Media and Technology for Educators

This course is designed to help students understand and use effective curriculum that includes integrating technology in support of classroom instruction and management. Students will explore ways to help children build a knowledge base of current technologies that include electronic devices that range from programmable telephones to video cameras and computers and will facilitate active P-12 student participation in the learning process. Students in the course will have opportunities to work with basic as well as advanced technologies in addition to traditional media. The course will further provide participants the opportunities to develop skills needed to maintain professional competence in this dynamic aspect of their work. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course.

Registration Name

Media and Tech for Educators

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Demorest: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Notes

(Minimum grade of "C" required.)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools.  
2.  Demonstrate fluency in learning management systems.
3. Develop digital citizenship and ethical responsibility. 
4. Use digital tools to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
5. Evaluate online content as a critical consumer.