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TeachersCollegeX: Innovating Instruction: Learning Design in the STEM Classroom

Have you always wanted to design exciting STEM or STEAM projects for your K-12 classroom?
4 semanas
2–3 horas por semana
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Sobre este curso

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Explore the building blocks for designing technology-infused projects for all disciplines, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).  This course will prepare you to design an authentic project you can implement in your classroom, while you learn more about project-based pedagogy and its growing popularity. Investigate how what we know about the learning sciences can improve your students’ educational experience.


This course includes interviews with featured scholars and practitioners: Doctor Linda Curtis-Bey, Professor Chris Dede, Professor Renee Hobbs, Mr. Jay McTighe, Doctor Reshan Richards, and Professor Mia Zamora.

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  • Institution

    TeachersCollegeX

  • Subject Formación docente
  • Level Introductory
  • Prerequisites
    This course is designed for middle school teachers and administrators, preferably with certification.
  • Language English
  • Video Transcript English
  • Associated skillsLearning Sciences, Learning Design

Lo que aprenderás

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  • How to use a design-based approach to integrating STEM into your classroom
  • How to relate the learning sciences to classroom teaching with technology
  • How to develop new formative assessment strategies with technology 
  • The importance of establishing a personal learning network for lifelong learning 

Plan de estudios

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Module 1: Our Changing World
This module provides an introduction to our changing world and the educational landscape. Technology has transformed so many aspects of our contemporary lives. How should educators adapt? We explore the need to position teachers as designers of STEM/STEAM learning environments.

Module 2: The Critical Role of Design in Teaching

This module explores the role of design in using technology appropriately. Learning theories are briefly described to provide background for the curricular design process. Emerging approaches to teaching and learning associated with designing curriculum are explored from a STEM/STEAM perspective.

Module 3: Integrating technology for innovating instruction
This module examines technology’s role as a thinking tool in Innovating Instruction. Develop the next steps, including assessment and essential questions, in your STEM project and explore the need for equitable opportunities for STEM/STEAM learning in the classroom.

Module 4: Assessing Student Learning & Embracing Change

This module will continue to address the assessment aspects of project-based learning. We will also discuss the importance of becoming a connected learner by creating your own learning community.

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