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Amended EDUC561 Syllabus - Spring 20
Amended EDUC561 Syllabus - Spring 20
Amended EDUC561 Syllabus - Spring 20
Course Specifications
University: LIU Faculty: EDUCATION Department: EDUCATION
Course Specifications
Program(s) on which the course is given: Teaching Diploma and Graduate programs
A- Basic Information
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1- Overall Aims of Course
This course explores technology integration strategies in education, and prepares
future teachers to use technology as a powerful tool to enhance learning. The course
also presents an overview of some learning theories and their implication on learning,
and examines different technologies that can be used in the educational field,
including visual media, audio media, computer tools, internet resources, multimedia
applications, and instructional software.
b- Intellectual skills:
B1: Review learning theories that support or which are enhanced by the use of
ICT in education
B4: Learn how to use technology and educational software in order to meet
their teaching and learning objectives
C1: Choose the right technology to achieve the intended learning outcome
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C4: Employ the social media networks in the teaching and learning process
D2: Teach students how to use technology for their learning process
D3: Share their experience and their products with other educators
3- Contents:
Week Content Assignment/Quizzes
6. Hypermedia Tools for 21st Century Explore hypermedia tools for the
Teaching 21st century
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7. Distance Teaching and Learning and Explore distance teaching and
the Role of the Internet learning tools
4.4: Brainstorming
4.5: Discussions
4.6: Presentations
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5- Student Assessment Methods:
Assessment Schedule
Weighting of Assessments
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Textbook:
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