Introduction to Computational Thinking and Instructional Technology II

This course continues to examine the use of and issues surrounding computational thinking and educational technology. The content will focus on computational thinking; computer-related technology; digital literacy; Universal Design of Learning (UDL); supporting learners with various learning styles/needs to use technology; abstraction, decomposition, algorithms, and patterns as elements of compositional thinking; and the application of these concepts into educational settings. This course will equip educational professionals with a wide range of resources, models, methods, and techniques for integrating these topics and skills into their classrooms using evidence-based pedagogy to facilitate all students’ learning. Hands-on experience with a variety of low-tech and high-tech instructional technologies will be embedded throughout the course.

Offer as needed