Description

Digital education, gaming, personalized education, augmented reality and personal branding changes are reviewed in the text, videos and web articles. The class is comprised of acquiring information from a textbook, and websites with articles and videos.

"The digital revolution in education is well under way, with more and more learners plugged into the online world. How can schools make the most of both the technology and the learning potential of today’s “born digital” students? In this new edition of their groundbreaking book, Collins and Halverson argue that new technologies have transformed our workplaces, our lives, and our culture and it is time we take the next step to transform learning—in and out of schools. The authors show how, over time, public schooling was so successful that it became synonymous with education. But new technologies risk making schools obsolete and this book explains why and how today’s educators, policymakers, and communities must adapt to provide all learners with access to the new learning tools of the 21st century."

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will:

• realize the benefit of technology and its use in the classroom.
• realize the need for rethinking learning, motivation and transition in a technological society.
• be able to analyze the possibility of life-long learning.
• analyze the current culture of learning and school and their students.

Text:

Collins, A. & Halverson, R. 2nd Ed. (2018).  Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology.  NY: Teachers College Press.

The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs. This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns.

• Read text including prologue (167 pages)   
• Watch videos and read articles on web
• Write reflections (5) (1 page)  
• Research articles reviews of the Internet (2) - (write a half page each)
• Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages)

Class assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.  An essay is required at the closing of the class.

**Registration Instructions**

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2023.

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