Course Syllabus
Emerging Technologies: Navigating the Future of Education
Digital technologies have revolutionized how we all live, work, learn, and interact with others - your students are no exception. This self-paced course will introduce you to what it means to be a responsible Digital Citizen and a selection of emerging technologies. By the end of the course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to incorporate these technologies into your teaching practice, identify their implications in our daily lives, and explore potential careers related to these exciting advancements. Additionally, you will be equipped with a repertoire of teaching strategies to effectively engage your students in learning about these emerging technologies within your classroom.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
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- List the nine elements of Digital Citizenship and explain how they may impact your teaching practice.
- Recognize and define a selection of emerging technologies.
- Identify areas where emerging technologies affect our daily lives and their implications.
- Explore careers related to emerging technologies.
- Consider strategies to support students with emerging technologies.
Format
This course is a self-paced course. To obtain your completion badge for this course you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
This course is suitable for educators teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Estimated Duration
This course should take you 2-3 hours to complete.
Earn your badge
You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: Technology Enhanced Learning.
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