EDON-510: Educational Technology

Technology integration doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it should be easy! Regardless of your skill level, this course will walk you through innovative technology that will inspire your creativity and eleveate the way you share information and ideas. Students will learn how to select and evaluate technology tools to align to current curriculum. You will gain knowledge and skills to effectively pursue professional growth in educational technology. Through discovery, reflection, and analysis you will realize practical applications of interactive digital tools. You will have the opportunity to explore easy to learn internet-based multimedia that can be integrated inside and outside of the classroom. This course will also provide pathways for you to impove your practice through self-reflection. You will leave with a toolbox of strategies and ideas to transform everyday content into extraordinary products. After you have completed your studies in the chapters on Educational technology in the classroom, you will be presented with various classroom scenarios in which you will be able to practice and hone your skills for creating a digital culture, integrating practical strategies based on standards, and implementing educational technology in our classroom. [ 3 credits ]