Educational Technology in the Classroom GC

Program Overview

This program explores the integration of technology in learning environments, focusing on accessibility, equity, and the critical evaluation of educational technology frameworks. It provides practical experiences and reflective opportunities to design and evaluate technology-integrated lesson plans that support diverse student needs and align with educational standards.

Program Outline

Outline:

• KSP 619: Using Technology in learning environments (3 credits)
• Explores assumptions, biases, and limitations of integrating technology tools
• Evaluates implications of access and opportunity for teaching, learning, and assessment
• Explores technology as an avenue towards social justice and how it can exacerbate inequities
• KSP 624: Accessibility, Technology, and Learning (3 credits)
• Provides reflective and practical experiences for integrating accessibility, technology, and learning
• Explores student characteristics and needs, learning goals and experiences, accessibility tools, and differentiated instruction
• Designs and evaluates integrated lesson plans
• KSP 689: Supporting Learning through technology (3 credits)
• Critically analyzes and evaluates educational technology frameworks, models, and research