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Using Technology in the Classroom (Grades K-12)/Flex Course

This course will focus on the basics of effectively using technology in the classroom. You will learn ways to integrate technology into your classroom curriculum with a focus on using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. You will also learn the basics of conducting searches for educational websites on the Internet and how to use those sites to develop online curriculum projects. Finally, you will gain awareness of technology that is available for differently-abled students.

"Excellent course. I learned many things about Microsoft Word that I am now using for my class. Resources were great." - Richard Baxter

Three Enrollment Options/This course is worth one graduate credit or two continuing education units only

Course Registration Only $65

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($65 plus $70)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($65 plus $70)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One
  • Introduction to Educational Technology
  • Managing the Technological Classroom
  • Options for the One-Computer Classroom
  • A Process for Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
  • Test #1

Unit Two

  • Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003
  • Test #2
Unit Three
  • Software for the Classroom
  • How to Evaluate Software
  • Assistive Technology
  • Test #3

Unit Four

  • Internet Basics
  • Websites for the Classroom
  • Designing a Web Hunt
  • Test #4

 

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