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University of Cape Town: Teaching With Technology

Explore the practical applications of teaching with technology at every phase, from primary school to higher education.

Explore the practical applications of teaching with technology at every phase, from primary school to higher education.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
8 weeks
6–8 hours per week
Starts May 27, 2024
Enroll by Jun 2, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
8 weeks
6–8 hours per week
Starts May 27, 2024
Enroll by Jun 2, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

Duration : 8 weeks

As a result of accelerated global change, the integration of technology and education has become increasingly widespread. To excel in a modern classroom setting and the fast-evolving pedagogical landscape, educators need to adapt to new teaching and learning approaches to provide their students with an enhanced experience.

Discover how to incorporate technology into your classroom activities, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the Teaching With Technology online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Guided by industry expert and associate professor Joanne Hardman, you’ll discover the history of technology as a teaching aid and develop the ability to initiate a pedagogical transformation using technology in your environment.

Explore highly practical and theoretical applications as you gain the tools you need to deliver excellent education to your students at every educational phase. Apply these learnings, not only in times of disruption, but throughout your career.

The course is aimed at educators who are looking to improve their teaching skills and enhance the quality of the education they provide. Teachers and trainers interested in deploying technology and new pedagogical techniques into their teaching style will benefit from gaining the tools to build practical lesson plans and strategies. The flexible format of weekly modules and deadlines allows educators the opportunity to update their competencies around a busy schedule.

Course curriculum

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Discover how to effectively integrate technology into your classroom as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Impact of emerging technologies on pedagogy

Module 2: Pedagogical theories

Module 3: 21st century-oriented pedagogical theories

Module 4: Transforming pedagogy with technology: Diagnostic tools

Module 5: Transforming pedagogy with technology: Frameworks for change

Module 6: Transforming pedagogy with technology: Facilitating meaningful change

Module 7: Practical application: Foundation and intermediate phase

Module 8: Practical application: FET, TVET, and higher education phases

About the certificate

Learn to transform your teaching approach using cutting-edge technology and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

Some facts about the subject

81%

The percentage of teachers that see great value in using digital learning tools in the classroom.

Gallup (2019).

$404 billion

The amount that global edtech expenditure is expected to reach by 2025.

HolonIQ (Aug, 2020).

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