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Mar 08, 2025
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EDTE 410 Foundations of TechnologyCredit 3
The Foundations of Technology course will prepare teachers to deliver consistent standard-based instruction that results in all students becoming technologically literate. The course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills regarding the following aspects of technology: 1) its evolution, 2) systems, 3) core concepts, 4) design, 5) utlization. It will address the three dimensions of tecnological literacy: knowledge, ways of thinking and actin, and capabilities with the goal of students developing the characteristics of a technologically literate citizen. Foundations of Technology will explore teaching/learning strategies that enable students to build their own understanding of new ideas. It will examine strategies designed to engage students in exploring and deepening their understanding of “big ideas” regarding technology and makes use of a variety of assessment instruments to reveal the extent of understanding. Participants will examine the teahcing/learning strategies that have proven to be effective in enabling students to achieve the program goals. The nature of a technology education experience with its performance-based instruction and performance-based assessment will be explored with special attention given to the program’s potential to invigorate student interest and achievement. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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