Using Digital Technology in Teaching

Teacher

Course Aims and Objectives

According to Ofsted (2018), employers in the United Kingdom are struggling to fill almost 40% positions of STEM related jobs. In order to balance this job situation and digital gap in the future it is necessary that we have teachers who have excellent digital skills and knowledge of digital teaching so that future student needs are fulfilled. The main aim of this course is to develop understanding of modern digital technology and its application in teaching. Also, it aims to provide participants an opportunity to find gaps in their digital skill sets and empower them with the application of digital knowledge with education institutions.

Course Methodology

This training programme will be delivered using in-class presentations, interactive video case study analysis, group discussion along with interactive digital technology exercises to allow application of classroom knowledge into practical teaching situations.

Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Define significance of digital technology role within classroom teaching.
Identify gaps within existing digital skill set and apply strategies to overcome it.
Demonstrate ability to recognize and develop framework for successful implementation of digital technology in an educational institution.
Explore various challenges associated with digital transition in an educational institute and building teacher confidence with digital technology.
Plan a self improvement plan to support learning of modern digital tools and resources.

Target Audience

This niche course in digital technology for educational institution is intended for administrators, principals, board members of education institutions, departmental heads, general academics and especially for teaching staff who are aiming to learn or improvise their digital skills. Also, this training program can help educational professionals and general industry experts who are aiming to progress in teaching and educational management roles.

Course Outline

This course will be covered in the following 5 key learning modules of Using digital Technology in teaching.

Understanding keywords

- Digital technology
- Digital classrooms

Role of digital technology in classroom

- Fully immersed classrooms.
- Seamless connectivity – Knowledge flow.
- Curriculum delivery via interactive and engaging online resources.
- Usage of Apps for imparting education, sparking creativity.

Understanding benefits – Going Digital

- Endless possibilities for students and teachers.
- Variety of educational Websites, add-ons and Apps.
- Real world experience for students while still learning in classrooms.
- Environment friendly (less paper and waste reduction)

Challenges – Digital transition

- Budgeting restraints.
- Knowledge and skills deficit.
- Teachers attitude towards modern technology.

- Confidence issue with handling modern digital tools.
- Fear to commit mistakes.
- Reluctant to fully adapt undiscovered technology world.

- Security issues.
- Student and Staff online privacy and threat.

Making the Switch to Digital

- Google classrooms.
- Cloud based storage.
- Google Forms.
- Free educational Apps, add-ons and Website.
- Free support from Google.
- Tailor made instructional guidelines by Ofsted, UK.

Location and Date:

London | 08 – 12 May 20223
Cardiff | 01 – 05 May 2023

EUPlatform reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.

Course Fee:

Per Participant: £5375
Student Rate: £2665
Discount for group of 4 or more

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4+1 Offer
For companies that want to maximize the return on their investment in training: Register 5 participants on the same course and dates and pay only for 4.

Registration Terms
Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s HR/Training department except for self-nominations which are to be paid in advance using the “payment by self” option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. Registration confirmation is subject to Platform’s review of registration request and seat availability.

Cancellation Terms
If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 calendar days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course, or a 20% cancellation charge is applied.

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