TED-2520 Using New Technologies in Teaching and Learning

3 Credits
(Formerly Using New Literacies in the Classroom) An indepth exploration of new forms of literacy made possible by digital technology developments. Students will explore how new literacies, such as wikis, blogs, and Internet projects, can be used to enhance learning in the classroom. Students will learn both how to effectively use existing sources and to create sources for learning in their classroom. Additionally, students will explore how these new literacies build upon traditional reading and writing experiences and why new literacy skills are necessary in the 21st century. This course can be counted as an elective course for the A.A.S. program in Early Childhood Education and is appropriate for current teachers or those seeking recertification.
Prerequisite(s): For students in the A.A.S. in ECE Program: TED-1100, TED-1110, TED-1200, TED-1300, and TED-1400. For current teachers or other students, departmental permission is required instead.
All TED courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.