ED-4011A - Elementary Education with Technology

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course guides students preparing to teach through the world of instructional technology. Educating students with the use of technology is becoming progressively more important to all levels of education. Teachers have a need to learn and use the fresh and emerging technologies for their students who are using such technologies to complete homework, socialize, and eventually to succeed as workforce professionals. This course will guide future teachers in the enhancement of learning, increase motivation, and engagement, improve accessibility, individualize education, and expand communication with parents and stakeholders through technology. In this course, students will learn theoretical perspectives state-initiated technological standards, ideas and skills for distance learning, and best practices for integrating technology into teaching.