Course Objectives

ED126 - Integrating Technology into Education

While educators increasingly use technology in the lab setting, many don’t know where to start when trying to use it during didactic instruction. Furthermore, administrators have a hard time rolling out these initiatives. This course will go through the stages of a solid rollout plan to take advantage of available technologies. It will also discuss how to teach with technology as an enhancement to education, not a replacement. This course helps instructors, administrators and support staff to better understand how to use these tools.


Module 1: Setting Goals for Integrating Technology

  • Identify what areas you are looking to improve and how technology might help.
  • Research what technology may enhance learning in your learning environment.
  • Produce a plan to review with stakeholders.

Module 2: Understanding the Components of Instructional Technologies

  • Utilizing features of a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Identifying which devices work with the plethora of software, screencast tools and other technology.
  • Apply the proper technology for your student base that doesn’t exclude any students.

Module 3: Educational Value of Instructional Technology

  • Ability to match technology to the learning.
  • Explain the different types of learning styles and how technology can assist in reaching more of them.
  • Understand the shift in where time is spent in the classroom and after class.

Module 4: Teaching With Technology

  • Recognize ways to stay mobile and on the move, using technology to keep students engaged.
  • Utilizing best practices in introducing your students to new technology.
  • Learning ways to increase your comfort level with instructional technology.
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