Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educational Settings

Course Description

Provides an introduction to instructional technology, knowledge, and skills for classroom settings. Notes: For students seeking initial North Carolina teaching licensure in any area; Students may not receive credit for both LIS 120 and TED 120; Same as TED 120.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Understand basic instructional technology that can facilitate learning in the classroom.
  • Understand and apply the NC Digital Learning Competencies for Teachers.
  • Understand and apply the International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers (Learner, Leader, Citizen, Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator, and Analyst)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Module 1 – Course Introduction8%
Module 2 – Generative AI8%
Module 3– Information Literacy8%
Module 4 – Classroom Website15%
Module 5 – Web and AI Tools for Teachers & Students8%
Module 6 – Maker Learning15%
Module 7 – Computational Thinking15%
Module 8 – Digital Storytelling15%
Module 9 – Final Reflection8%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.