Classroom Technologies

Developed for educators and administrators at both the introductory and intermediate levels, this course explores the correct ways in which educators can incorporate technology into their classroom.

As technology becomes an increasingly significant part of students’ lives, education is being impacted. Participants will discover the benefits of technology in the classroom, create lesson plans that utilize technology, and modify their current lesson plans to include technology.

Carlow University ED 647 • Madonna University EDU 5960.39 • Mercy University EDUT 512

This class is cross listed with Mercy University course EDUC 573 - Lrng Tchnlgy Across Eng Lang

The required text for this course is Edtech for the K-12 Classroom: ISTE Readings on How, When and Why to Use Technology. 2nd Edition

978-1564849328

Graduate participants earn 3 semester hours of graduate credit and will receive a transcript from one of our partner institutions below. Professional development participants will receive a certificate of completion for 45 hours of professional developments credit for face-to-face classes and 60 hours of professional development credit for online classes.

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Course Schedule

1/14/25 - 4/8/25
3/11/25 - 6/10/25
5/13/25 - 8/12/25
7/8/25 - 10/14/25
9/9/25 - 12/9/25
11/11/25 - 2/10/26

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Module 1: Technology Integration Basics

Contents:

Investigate NET-S and determine why it is important to technology integration.
Discover how the World Wide Web and education work together for a more productive classroom.
Describe key criteria used to evaluate Web resources.

Module 2: How Technology Works with Common Core

Contents:

Explain why 21st Century skills and technology integration needs to be incorporated in a K-12 classroom.
Discuss theories of technology and common core.
Explain how to use learning theory to teach more effectively.

Module 3: Using Office in the Classroom

Contents:

Explain the advantages of using software suites like Office in the classroom.
Create a list of ways to utilize Word in the classroom.
Develop a plan for using Excel in the curriculum.
Analyze how multimedia incorporates higher level thinking skills.
Produce a PowerPoint slideshow for a lesson in your current curriculum.

Module 4: Project-Based Learning & Alternative Assessments Thinking and Inquiry

Contents:

Evaluate the importance of project-based lessons.
Compile project-based learning resources.
Investigate rubrics and learn how they can help you stay objective with grading.

Module 5: Cooperative Learning and Educational Games

Contents:

Research cooperative learning and theory behinds its benefits.
Discover apps that can be used to enhance learning.
Modify an existing lesson plan to include cooperative learning and educational games.

Module 6: Web 2.0 Tools for Education

Contents:

Research current Web 2.0 tools for education.
Analyze benefits of incorporating Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
Create a plan for using at least five Web 2.0 tools.

Module 7: Digital Instruction, Digital Media, and Software

Contents:

Explain the difference between digital instruction and digital media.
Evaluate the effectiveness of blogs, wikis and classroom Web pages.
Discover how BYOD (students bringing their own devices to the classroom) can help meet technology goals.
Investigate interactive whiteboard best practices and lesson plan ideas.

Module 8: Using Multimedia Effectively

Contents:

Research Prezi as an alternative multimedia presentation software.
Create a multimedia enhanced lesson.

Module 9: Gathering Online Tools

Contents:

Create a Hotlist of Web resources on a curricular topic.
Evaluate online tools and Web sites for classroom use.

Module 10: Creating a Working Unit of Study

Contents:

Create a unit of study that integrates technologies and best practices from this course in a K-12 classroom.
The unit of study will include a detailed lesson plan, Web resource Hotlist, rubric for grading, and multimedia presentation.