This course will introduce the research, pedagogy, and basic principles of educational technology. While introducing various types of technology that can be found in the school systems, the course will offer instructional strategies paired with apps and programs to instruct, engage, promote collaboration, embed creation, and assess students. The course will include foundations of how to teach digital citizenship and develop digital literacy skills. Students will be prepared to enter the school systems and identify how technology can enhance their classrooms.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Identify, describe, and apply emerging technologies in teaching and learning environments.
- Prepare students to be safe, responsible, and innovative digital citizens.
- Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Use technology to support students with exceptionalities.
- Facilitate instruction in the new literacies that emerge within digital/interactive learning environments.
- Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community to nurture student learning.
- Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
- Plan, design, assess effective learning environments and experiences.
- Develop technology-enabled assessment and evaluation strategies.
- Types of Technology and Purpose of Educational Technology in the Classroom
- Policies, Laws, and Safety for Educational Technology in the Classroom
- Developing a Professional Learning Network
- Supporting Students with Exceptionalities Through Technology
- Digital Citizenship & Digital Literacy Skills
- Instructional Formats with Technology
- Communication with Educational Technology
- Application and Practice of Educational Technology (K-12 applications)
- Collecting Data with Instructional Technology
- Classroom Assignments
- Assessments
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reading Assignments
- Textbook
- Library
- Handouts
- Films
- Periodicals
Outcome #1: Students will be required to read their textbook and other assigned readings and their comprehension, critical analysis evaluation, and ability to apply their newfound knowledge will be measured by classroom discussions, reflection papers, and objective tests.
Outcome #2: Students will be required to engage in classroom discussions and write comparison, evaluation, or reflection papers requiring critical thinking.
Outcome #3: The critical thinking outcome will be measured by classroom discussion and the comparison, evaluation, and reflection papers that are designed to encourage students to engage in factual, insightful, rational, and evaluative analysis.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.