Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits or 45 Clock Hours
Course Description
This course is specifically designed to teach educators how to collaborate with parents and students using the iPad. Learn about tools/apps used to create lessons, books, videos, and more. Educators will learn how to enhance communication with students and parents using the iPad, and how to assess students. Educators will leave the course knowing a wide range of applications to maximize the learning environment.
Global Goals of the Course
To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of the course:
1. To design and develop 21st century skills across curriculums (NBPTS 1; ISTE 1; DFFET (Danielson Framework for Effective Teaching. These are the Domains and Standards) 1abe, 2bc, 3cde, 4acef)
2. To appraise key technological tools (iPad and Apps) and strategies for their impact on teaching and learning (NBPTS 1, 2, 3, 5; ISTE 2, 3; DFFET 1de, 2bc, 3ce, 4af)
3. To employ emerging technology tools and the iPad to design, develop, and evaluate relevant experiences for students (NBPTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; DFFET 1abde, 2c, 3bcde, 4acef)
4. To employ other educational professionals to improve student learning through the use of the iPad in the classroom (NBPTS 5; ISTE 5;10; DFFET 2c, 3ce, 4acef)
5. To demonstrate proficient knowledge of skills and concepts related to iPad Apps and integration of the iPad to create learning experiences for students (NBPTS 1-5; ISTE 1-4; 5, 6; DFFET 1abcdef, 2c, 3cde, 4acef)
The course was great! The information was on point and the instructor was very supportive throughout the class.
I loved the enthusiasm the instructor brought to class every day, the overall course content, and the relevant assignments.
The professor was very knowledgeable and helpful about the content area and had so many great ideas that I plan on using with my class this year and beyond. I was surprised at how many resources there are for outdoor education and how beneficial it is to kids.