Through this program you will explore different types of technology, such as asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media, websites, apps, videos, e-modules, through the lens of your own education context. You will incorporate instructional design and online professionalism considerations such as privacy and copyright and develop a comfort level in using educational technologies.
By the end of this program, you will learn how to incorporate effective teaching strategies into your technology enhanced teaching and consider how issues such as privacy, and copyright factor into your teaching online. You will also create your own content such as a website, infographic, video or zoom presentation on educational technology.
Program Dates
The program will run from January 17, 2023 until June 13, 2023. Sessions will be held from 4-6pm (ET).
The program dates are as follows:
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January 17
Course Overview and Introductions
This week will provide you with an introduction to the course (including syllabus, orientation, and assignments), your instructors and your peers. -
January 24
Tech Enhanced Learning 101
This week will provide an overview of the evidence for eLearning, advantages/disadvantages, tools, and models to consider in online learning. -
January 31
Synchronous Learning 101
This week will cover synchronous learning evidence, considerations, tools, and techniques, applicable to Zoom as well as other synchronous software. -
February 7
Synchronous Learning 102
In this session, participants will teach a mini session in Zoom, incorporating the principles learned the week before, with opportunities for feedback and reflection. -
February 14
Social & Collaborative Learning
This week will introduce collaborative software that promotes social learning (which may include Gathertown, Nearpod and Miro), as well as group discussion on the theory, considerations, and importance of social learning in technology enhanced contexts. -
February 28
Group Project Introduction
This week will use social learning techniques and concepts to create group learning assignments and topics. Over the following weeks, participants will work in groups to create and present a short interactive presentation on an educational technology tool or concept. -
March 7
Website Design
This week we discuss why and when to build a website and review website design basics. You will have a chance to practice applying basic website design principles by building or fixing a website using a website builder such as Wix, Weebly, or Google Sites. -
March 21
Instructional Design
This week you will complete an eModule regarding the foundations of instructional design. You will participate in asynchronous discussions reflecting and sharing ideas on how instruction can be designed for learning gaps in your current practice, workplace, or any applicable situation. -
March 28
Learning Goals and eModules
This week will continue on the theme of instructional design where you will complete an eModule and asynchronous discussions on writing learning goals. We will also discuss several key eModule development considerations such as scope, budget, LMS’, and software. -
April 4
Mid Term Check-in and Group Work
This week will allow time for course reflection, group work and questions/feedback around group project presentations due the following week. -
April 11
Group Presentations
Participants will present their group presentations on an educational technology tool or concept using various technology enhanced methods and educational principles, learning from each other, and receiving feedback. -
April 18
Digital Professionalism and Copyright
This week we discuss the concept of digital professionalism through case studies. You will also review key considerations as they pertain to copyright, fair use, and sharing your own work. -
April 25
Video and Audio Recordings
This week, participants will review the evidence, software, advantages/disadvantages, hardware and logistics to audio and video recordings. -
May 2
Infographics
In this session, we will dissect what makes a ‘good’ infographic for educational purposes. You will practice analyzing and/or improving an infographic using the principals of Cognitive Load and Multimedia Learning. -
May 9
Social Media – for Healthcare Educators
This session will review social media tools such as twitter to assist with advocacy, research dissemination, networking, and collaboration, balanced with the disadvantages and pitfalls of social media use. Participants will have the opportunity to tweet in real time during the session. -
May 16
Social Media – for Patient and Caregivers
This session will review tools such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, showcasing how different guest speakers are leveraging these tools to promote patient and family healthcare and education. -
May 23
UDL and Accessibility
In this session, we will review Universal Design for Learning. You will reflect and share examples of how key concepts can be applied in your teaching. You will review some key accessibility considerations when designing content for online consumption. -
May 30
“Ask me anything” – Check-in / Feedback on Individual Projects (Optional Attendance)
This session will provide participants with time to work on their final projects independently or attend class to participate in 1:1 feedback or “ask me anything” educational technology questions not covered in the course to date. -
June 6
Presentations
Participants will present their final individual projects to the class (video, infographic, or website creation), learning from each other and discussing the celebrations and challenges experienced during the process. -
June 13
Guest Speakers & Final Class
In this class, the top two individual projects will be celebrated and presented to the entire class. Guest speakers will present emerging “hot topics” and innovations in educational technology.
The program will include both synchronous virtual in-class/group work/office hours as well as asynchronous (outside of class hours) homework between classes.
Note: This program will be held entirely online.
