Online Courses for Teachers

Technology Tools to Amplify Learning

(Grades K-12) / Flex Course

PDI Course Number: 132T02 / UCSD Course Number: EDUC42310

Course Description

Are you looking for ways to integrate technology into your classroom so that students are better engaged and more excited to participate? This online course for teachers is designed to help K-12 educators increase student engagement in the classroom by utilizing popular educational technology tools. Teachers will be introduced to the basics of fifteen effective and engaging educational technology tools and learn how each of them can be used to amplify learning. The course begins with an overview of the different forms of student engagement, and how technology can increase student engagement. From there, teachers are provided with step-by-step instructions on how to use Class Dojo, Kahoot!, Quizlet, Google Forms, Seesaw, Wakelet, FigJam by Figma, Edpuzzle, Nearpod, Book Creator, Padlet, Screencastify, Buncee, Google Slides, and Headspace within an educational context to engage students and enhance learning. Teachers will also learn about app smashing, along with complete instructions, as a strategy to create an engaging learning experience for students. For those interested in building their technology toolbelt, a variety of other available apps are shared for teachers to further explore on their own. By the end of this continuing education course, teachers will feel more confident and successful in their quest to incorporate a variety of educational technology tools into their own teaching practices to increase student engagement in the classroom. This online professional development course is worth 3 ⅓ semester units/5 quarter units (50 hours of training) from University of California San Diego (UCSD) Division of Extended Studies. For detailed information on receiving university credit for your PDI professional development course, visit our credit page.

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