Course Description
Introduction to ideas, concepts, and strategies for using digital technologies to enhance and support learning and performance in a variety of contexts. The course focuses on models for integration, specific applications, and how they can be used in classroom and other learning contexts.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to read and analyze additional
research and application articles and online resources about
digital learning and report a summary analysis to the entire
class using digital presentation tools.
Athena Title
Intro to Digital Learning
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDIT 4150E or EDIT 6150E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: 1. Explore and become familiar with emerging digital technologies and their potential applications in educational settings, 2. Become proficient in various digital learning applications, 3. Determine appropriate uses for digital tools in real learning contexts, 4. Consider ethical, cultural, accessibility, and legal issues in the use of various digital tools for learning, 5. Learn about various integration models and apply them to real learning contexts, 6. Articulate their learning and experiences using current and appropriate technologies.
Topical Outline
1. 21st-century learners and learning 2. Models for integrating digital tools into various learning contexts 3. Analysis of learning contexts and goals to facilitate such integration 4. Exploration of various digital tools for learning 5. Lesson design using digital tools at various levels in various contexts 6. Issues in the use of digital tools for learning 7. Sharing lessons and resources in a professional learning community and beyond
Syllabus