Introduction to Educational Technology

(Formerly EDC 326) The objective of this course is to introduce various forms of educational technology through hand-on project based learning to pre-service teacher candidates. This course provides various opportunities for engagement and reflection on the role these technology tools can play in teaching/learning processes in a classroom. Students will become skilled in some of many digital tools available for schools to use in their classrooms. In addition, students will learn current issues in technology use in classrooms and will become familiar with basic learning theories which will help in determining
appropriate applications of educational technology in educational settings. Students will become familiar with virtual schooling and learn how to assist online learning of their students.