Using Technology in Your Classroom

Language: English

Short Description: Technology and content area curriculum should be partnered in such a way to enhance not just learning for the students, but also increase enthusiasm for the teachers. Student’s today have at their fingertips access to a variety of information and communications that did not exist when their teachers were children. Students seamlessly integrate new technologies into their lives in ways that mystify many adults. Our classrooms must capture and keep students attention and focus. Today that means utilizing as much technology throughout each subject every day. Our course promotes the use of technology throughout all curriculum. In our class, students will be introduced to the most powerful instructional tool of today to enhance classroom instruction and push the boundaries to challenge all students to think and learn in meaningful ways.

Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

Requirements
Internet Connection:
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

Hardware Requirements:
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC/Windows Requirements:
Operating Systems - Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1

MAC Software Requirements:
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows

Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player