21st Century Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning
Designed to provides educators with multiple project-based opportunities to explore and apply new technologies that impact how we learn and influence how we teach. This course examines two distinct and equally challenging aspects of Web technology: effectively using these technologies in the classroom while considering the legal and ethical use of such technologies and successfully integrating the online learning community into an educator's own professional learning. Working in a collaborative environment, students develop an approach to find and evaluate tools and facilities that aid in accomplishing a variety of specific tasks. Students also develop strategies and skills to reflect on and evaluate those tools and approaches on a continuing basis. Students learn how to effectively incorporate new trends in professional learning. Social networking broadens the comprehensive resources available to educators to enhance both their personal and professional learning.