Reading and Writing in the Digital Age (prev #: EDU-506YM) - EDU-X708A
Course Description
Enhance Literacy Instruction with Web 2.0 Technologies
Does text messaging hurt students’ ability to write? Is blogging real writing? Are e-books real books? In this course, participants explore the evolving meaning of literacy and gain the needed skills to reach contemporary students and prepare them to communicate effectively in the 21st century. Topics in the digital tools curriculum include electronic reading devices, blogs, Google Docs, wikis, text-messaging, Twitter, social networking, and digital storytelling tools. Participants integrate these tools into classroom instruction to promote and extend students’ multiple literacies.
Learner Outcomes
- Analyze evolving literacies in the digital age
- Incorporate digital tools into the curriculum to facilitate learning
- Leverage Web 2.0 technologies to extend student literacy
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grades K-12)
Course Materials: All materials for this course are included in the online course
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Professional Teachers Program Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.