EDUA 5705 Curriculum-Driven Tech Decisions
MAKING CURRICULUM-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS
From administrators to classroom teachers, everyone in K–12 education knows the importance of technology in preparing 21st-century learners. However, when choosing specific technology tools, there’s often not a lot of clarity about who makes the decisions, or why and how those decisions should be made. So how can schools make decisions that not only take into account teachers’ and students’ input, but also positively impact academic curriculum and instruction?
In this course, you’ll begin with a big-picture overview of how to vet different technology platforms, including how to balance district-level concerns and regulations such as FERPA, COPPA, and Section 504. At both the school and classroom level, you’ll learn how to align technology decisions with mission and vision, as well as your curriculum and pedagogy. Additionally, you will explore how to leverage teachers’ and students’ voices in selecting tools and how to create an effective online environment with the tools available. Finally, you’ll review core concepts in equity, including the accessibility and adaptability of educational technology.
Using the techniques and resources from this course, you’ll be able to make informed, well-rounded decisions about what technology will work for your students’ needs and unique school setting.