Innovation and Technology for Teaching and Learning

Course Description

Concepts and theories of learning, human development psychology, education psychology, learning psychology, innovations to improve learning, information and communication technology for education, sources of knowledge, teaching strategies using technology, evaluation and application of innovations.

Course Objectives

1. Have thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the most significant concepts, principles and theories of education and educational technology

2. Understand the implication of the implementations and applications of different types of media and technology for teaching and learning purposes

3. Have knowledge to evaluate the implications and implementations of technology for educational purposes

Course Outline

1. Introduction to educational technology

2. Teaching and learning in the 21st Century

3. Theoretical Foundations

4. Technology Integration Models

5. Technology Integration Strategy

6. Tool Evaluation

7. Instructional Software

8. Application Software

9. Technology tools for education

10. Cloud classroom

11. Massive Open Online Courses

12. Digital Citizenship

Additional Readings

In general, as students, you should further your knowledge through academic journals, and/or articles that related to the field and your interests. Furthermore, the content in the field of teaching and technology is constantly changing. Thus, if you found any articles or news that you think will be related in the course, please feel free to share and direct others to the source for discussion in the class discussion board. Doing so help further your knowledge as well as other.