Technology Tools for Teaching Online

What is the Technology Tools for Teaching Online course?

Technology Tools for Teaching Online is a hands-on course that takes a holistic view of the challenges of online teaching and the required technologies.  Video conferencing is an integral part of this course, with tutorials and assignments designed for teachers to use their selected VC platform features. Teachers will learn to upload recorded VC sessions and make tutorials. There is much more to this course, including creating an online site for students/parents to keep informed. Other technologies include Google Forms to create quizzes and YouTube to post videos and playlists.  All the applications in this course are free, and students can substitute their software. The hardware required includes a web camera, microphone, and speakers; these are standard in laptops and can be added to desktop computers. Students need access to a smartphone. A reliable connection to the Internet is also required. Beyond technology, the needs of students and their parents working from home are addressed. This course applies to all grade levels. Access to students is optional. 

Who is the Technology Tools for Teaching Online course for?

Technology Tools for Teaching online is designed for educators of all grade levels who would like to advance their technical skills and learn new ways to incorporate technology into online teaching. Teachers will learn how to use different technology to create lesson plans, host virtual classroom discussions, keep an organized online classroom, and communicate effectively with students and parents.

What will you learn in this Technology Tools for Teaching Online course?

Quarantining will pass and schools will open their doors but the demand for online learning using technology will continue to be in high demand and that means teachers need to learn new skills and teaching strategies. Teachers in this course will learn:

• The different uses and platforms for video conferencing (VC)
• How to upload recorded VC sessions along with making tutorials
• How to edit recorded meeting sessions
• How to create an online site for students/parents to keep informed

The biggest takeaway from this course is gaining the self-confidence to use different technology tools and have strategies in place that address the many elements that are involved in online teaching. Educators will come away with the expertise on how to effectively use tools including videoconferencing along with easy-to-learn free software applications.

Technology

Educators will need a computer that has a microphone and speakers as well as a stable Internet connection in order to engage in the video conferencing platform. Other software applications including Google Documents or Microsoft 360 tools will be woven into the class. Resources including tutorials are all online.

“The course had meaningful activities that will definitely be useful for those that are doing remote or virtual teaching. The formatting and pacing of the course is great and the professor always responds in a timely manner. Highly recommend!”

-Teacher, Armed Forces AP

Note: All the applications in this course are free. The hardware required includes a web camera, microphone, and speakers. A reliable connection to the Internet is also needed. Access to students is not required.

This course is applicable towards the Online Teaching Certificate.