Description: Web 2.0 provides critical tools to meet the demand for easier and more efficient ways of teaching and learning. Explore how to improve instruction using new technologies such as wikis, blogs, podcasts, photo sharing, virtual offices, simulation and digital game-based learning and new emerging technologies.
Description: This course investigates visual literacy's impact on the learning process when integrating digital media with educational curriculum. Includes pedagogical considerations for using multimedia to stimulate inquiry, creativity, and higher order thinking. Examines video pre-production classroom practices, video editing, video distribution methods and criteria for evaluating student work.
Description: In depth, interactive study of current research in effective technology-enhanced instructional practices using podcasts, eBooks, eAudio, eVideo within the curriculum to meet state and national content standards and student technology standards. Development and assessment of innovative inquiry based learning activities using an iPod® and other handheld devices.
