Goals and Objectives of this Course:
- Identify your current depth of knowledge specific to digital technology use from both a teaching and learning perspective.
- Investigate the basics of digital technology use by investigating research-based contentions.
- Explore:
- Current statistics on digital and social media use by students and adults
- Effects of digital device and social media use on adolescents
- Findings from brain research regarding effects of screen time
- Intentional use of digital devices as part of instruction
- Investigate teaching and learning strategies specific to digital use.
- Explore websites and tech tools to teach and model balanced digital use in and out of the classroom.
- Reflect on the possibility of implementing your learning in your classroom.