Course Summary

In this course, students will study issues related to information technologies used in educational settings, and will gain experience with a variety of technology tools relevant to educational contexts.  Students are expected to be self-directed and self-motivated in learning to use a range of information technologies.  Students will be introduced to a variety of technologies used in education and training, such as web-based social software, wireless communications, and information technologies designed for use by students with disabilities.  While assistance in learning to use these tools is available, direct, hands-on instruction in specific information technologies is not included in the course content.

 

Emphasis will be balanced between knowledge about information technologies and the use of information technologies in a range of settings.  In addition to participating in class discussions and maintaining and commenting on blogs, students will work together in small teams and/or with practitioners on a major technology-based project in order to gain practical experience in an educational organization.