Current Topics in Tech & Educ

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In this course, students will explore the impact of technology on society (business, education and the individual). Teachers will gain experience with several tools for incorporating social media in the classroom while teaching good practices in digital citizenship and considerations for a digital footprint. Units will be developed over the course, while being informed by theoretical and empirical readings and group discussions. Teachers will also gain an understanding of the benefits of incorporating social media as well as the importance of teaching positive digital citizenship by implementing their unit and reflecting on and sharing instructional and classroom management strategies. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences School of Education