Course description
Innovating Instruction: Learning Design in the STEM Classroom
Explore the building blocks for designing technology-infused projects for all disciplines, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This course will prepare you to design an authentic project you can implement in your classroom, while you learn more about project-basedpedagogyand its growing popularity.Investigatehow what we know about the learning sciences can improve your students experience.
This course includes interviews with featured scholars and practitioners: DoctorLinda Curtis-Bey, Professor Chris Dede, Professor Renee Hobbs, Mr. Jay McTighe, Doctor Reshan Richards, and Professor Mia Zamora.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
This course is designed for middle school teachers and administrators, preferably with certification.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- How touse a design-based approach to integrating STEM into your classroom
- How to relate the learning sciences to classroom teaching with technology
- How to develop new formative assessment strategies with technology
- The importance ofestablishing a personal learning network for lifelong learning
Training Course Content
Our Changing World
This module provides an introduction to our changing world and the educational landscape. Technology has transformed so many aspects of our contemporary lives. How should educators adapt? We explore the need to position teachers as designers of STEM/STEAM learning environments.
The Critical Role of Design in Teaching
This module explores the role of design in using technology appropriately. Learning theories are briefly described to provide background for the curricular design process. Emerging approaches to teaching and learning associated with designing curriculum are explored from a STEM/STEAM perspective.
Integrating technology for innovating instruction
This module examines technologys role as a thinking tool in Innovating Instruction. Develop the next steps, including assessment and essential questions, in your STEM project and explore the need for equitable opportunities for STEM/STEAM learning in the classroom.
Assessing Student Learning Embracing Change
This module will continue to address the assessment aspects of project-based learning. We will also discuss the importance of b
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Teachers College, a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free