Online Courses for Teachers

Technology Tools to Amplify Learning (K-12)

This online course for K-12 teachers equips educators with practical strategies to boost student engagement through technology integration. Participants will explore fifteen popular educational technology tools, including Class Dojo, Kahoot!, Quizlet, Google Forms, and more, with step-by-step guidance on how to use each effectively. The course begins with an overview of student engagement and how technology can support it, followed by in-depth tutorials for each tool. Teachers will also learn about app smashing as a creative way to combine multiple tools to enrich learning experiences. By the end of the course, educators will feel confident incorporating new tech resources to foster a more dynamic and engaging classroom environment.

"Excellent content! Very applicable and easy to implement into daily teaching." - Susan Wolcott

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Earn graduate-level credit for your PDI courses through the University of California San Diego, the eighth best public university in the country! UC San Diego is part of the University of California system and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).