2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 30, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog
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EDU 551 - e-Learning and the American Classroom

This course is designed for practicing educators and teachers and will cover emerging educational technologies that are increasingly changing the way teachers perform their tasks. The emphasis of this course will be a hands-on approach to using new digital tools to enhance teaching, learning and communication, not only within the classroom, but also to the larger contexts of schools, communities and the world. Previous experience with personal computers is suggested but is not required. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Develop instructional activities with integrated educational technologies across various curricular areas.
  2. Appraise empirical claims on emerging issues in educational technology.
  3. Formulate an educational technology philosophy grounded in relevant theories and current research. 
  4. Create a digital learning portfolio that integrates media artifacts, reflections on learning and professional standards.
  5. Apply evidence-based criteria for selecting media that align with developmentally appropriate practices, incorporate Universal Design for Learning, and support student achievement of disciplinary standards.



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