SYNOPSIS

This course focuses on the key concepts you need in order to effectively integrate technology into your teaching without letting it overshadow language learning. Discover current and future trends in educational technology, along with strategies for implementing these trends in the classroom and beyond. As technology is continually evolving, learn how to keep up with current technological applications through professional development networks and training opportunities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

• Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic principles and dynamics behind the process of selecting and integrating technology into the classroom in order to make English language instruction more efficient, effective and enjoyable for students 

• Become familiar and comfortable with the effective use of various forms of technology in the ESL classroom 

• Be able to construct lesson plans which incorporate/use various technological resources and technology-based principles and techniques for the improvement and/or or enhancement of delivery of lessons 

• Identify and define terms associated with educational uses of technology, and describe how they are used to achieve learning goals