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Course Description
This online, applied course is designed to provide educators with knowledge,
skills and experience in implementing educational technology into a pedagogical-
ly sound learning environment. Education Technology for Learning is intended to
be a general launching point for your own exploration and learning about informa-
tion technology (IT). EDDL 5101 emphasizes the critical evaluation and pedagog-
ical design aspects of integrating technology in instruction.

This course takes a hands-on approach to identifying and evaluating appropriate
technologies and resources to support teaching and learning in any education
context. The course emphasizes planning and developing instruction that inte-
grates technology. Because the world of technology is complex, and especially
so in education, it is challenging to design a course of study that is right for all stu-
dents. You, and every other student, bring with you a unique set of experiences
and interests that enhance your learning and determine your individual learning
needs. The goal of Educational Technology for Learning is to provide the starting
ground for your personal development with educational technology.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree and/or special permission from the School of Education.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Evaluate current models, modes, and theories of education delivery that integrate
digital technologies
Examine Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and methods and strat-
egies as they apply to online teaching and learning
Employ digital technologies to share documents, resources and experiences with
other students and educators
Apply ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology in education with
students and colleagues.
Design evidence- based instructional activities that integrate technology.
Critically employ digital technologies to create resources that facilitate and sup-
port instructional activities from a variety of worldviews

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