Information, Technology and Learning for Elementary Education

General

Prefix

IM

Course Number

421

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Role of technology and media for instruction in the elementary classroom. Selecting, designing, and producing instructional materials in a variety of formats to enhance teacher productivity, student creativity, and thinking skills. Elementary education majors only. Lab.

Credits

Min

2

Max

2

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify information technologies that impact student learning.

Outcome

Systematically select and integrate effective technology, materials and strategies into the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

Outcome

Interpret and apply ethical practices, including those related to copyright law, in the creation and use of educational materials.

Outcome

Evaluate the outcomes of media- and technology- enhanced teaching and learning as a basis for reflecting on and revising educational practices.

Outcome

Develop a variety of clear, accurate presentations and representations of concepts to assist learners¿ understanding and to encourage critical thinking.

Dependencies

Programs

IM421 is a completion requirement for: