Technology in Action - EDC-X736AA

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

The purpose of this course is to provide educators with instruction and support in learning new technology tools and incorporating them into their lessons.

Participants will attend 10 in-person lessons focused on different technology tools for educators. These sessions will account for 5 hours of the course. Participants will then select at least 5 tools to incorporate into their own lessons. Course assignments will guide educators through the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle with technology integration, including lesson planning, video recordings or observations, feedback collection, and instructional adjustments.

Topics may include:

• Teacher use of NotebookLM
• Student use of NotebookLM
• Using Gemini to plan lessons
• Using Copilot to plan lessons
• Using Lumio to support discourse
• Flexible teaching with Adobe Express
• Improving communication with Microsoft Teams
• Maximizing online curricular resources
• Using Pear Deck for formative assessments
• Using Google Forms for branching assessments and escape rooms

Learner Outcomes

• Discover new technology tools for planning and delivering lessons
• Apply technology tools to encourage discourse, differentiate instruction, and provide meaningful feedback
• Incorporate technology tools into lessons multiple times while adjusting implementation based on results and feedback

Course Details

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Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization
Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Complete the Course 
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments. (Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.)

Step 3: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to USD’s website.

• Locate the same course on our listings page
• Click Add to Cart
• Click Check Out
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.

Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades
After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to USD.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
No further action is needed. Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned university credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account. 

Transcript Process: Once we receive your certificate of completion, we will begin processing your transcript. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.