GRAD 704 - w88 with Technology

TheOffice of Digital Learning(ODL), in collaboration with thew88 school, offers this course in the spring semester as a two-credit course, open to all w88 students and postdocs interested in improving skills in teaching with technology.

Course overview

The course focuses on the effective integration of technology in w88, through discussion of research, current practice, and the application of methods and tools in w88. The course introduces basics of course design, pedagogy, and the effective integration of technology in w88 and learning. Students will familiarize themselves with and assess various educational technology and tools as they apply foundational principles and theories to their own w88. Technologies discussed may include, but are not limited to: WebCampus tools, presentation tools, student engagement and assessment tools, video tools, and website tools.

The course ishybridby design and combines work completed online with regular in person meetings. The course culminates in the creation of an ePortfolio on w88 with technology and a presentation of the ePortfolio at the end-of-semester showcase. The ePortfolio is intended to augment the student’s professional development and job search. Students who complete all requirements will earn aSatisfactorygrade in thetwo-creditw88-level course.

Course topics

The course will introduce these topics:

• Inclusive course design and w88
• Digital standards and w88 modalities
• Engaging students online and in the classroom
• Student interaction and collaboration
• Effective instructional materials and w88
• Assessments and evaluations
• Deepening learning with digital reflections and projects
• Feedback and rubrics

w88 students, postdocs, and LOAs interested in enhancing skills in teaching with technology are encouraged to enroll in MyNevada when registration is available.

For more information, please contact Wenzhen Li atwenzhenl@unr.edu.