EDU 5200 - Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Credits: 2 hrs.

This course provides experiences in effectively using media and technology to improve instruction for all learners.  Focus is placed on learning about a wide variety of instructional media and technologies and the strategies for selecting and integrating them into curriculum and instruction in varied learning environments and with populations of diverse learners; designing and using multimedia materials in K-12 classrooms; evaluation of instructional hardware and software, evaluation and selection of internet/web resources; using technology to collect, analyze and communicate information on student learning.  An end product is the production of a digital portfolio that is aligned with NCDPI licensure requirements and ISTE-NETS for teachers.  Prior knowledge and skill in using computers, other peripherals and software such as MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, etc) is required.