DATES: 13-17 JAN 2020 | 20-24 JAN 2020
LOCATION: MALAGA
Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is a critical process for educational institutions to catch up the changing world with new technologies and digital media. In this technologically surrounded environment which young generations are quite into, ICT based learning can significantly contribute to a good quality of education and increases effectiveness. For those teachers whom desire to increase their proficiency in using ICT tools in their classrooms, our course will help you in; improving your digital skills and literacy; concerning about responsible use of technology and ethical issues; applying a practical methodology which brings technology into your classroom for all subjects and levels, and for diverse types of learners; improving your teaching practices with the use of specific ICT tools, such as smart boards, webquest, e-learning platforms, photography, video making, social media, blogs, websites, coding, app building, etc.; using ICT as a tool for reducing low achievement of your students and at the same time developing their critical thinking skills; and developing a school policy plan on Integrating ICT tools into the school curriculum.
OBJECTIVES:
| Day 1 | Activities |
|---|---|
| 10:00-12:00 | Getting to know each other – Introduction to course program |
| 12:00-14:00 | Understanding the pedagogy of ICT based learning Getting familiar with current internet trends |
| 16:00-20:00 | Guided city tour |
| Day 2 | Activities |
| 10:00-11:30 | Moral and ethical issues to be concerned about ICT usage in classroom |
| 11:30-13:00 | Making our lessons more engaging, innovative and productive with ICT tools |
| 13:00-14:00 | Overview and use of various ICT tools & e-learning platforms |
| Day 3 | Activities |
| 10:00-11:30 | How to create a WebQuests |
| 11:30-13:00 | How to design a blog/website/app |
| 13:00-14:00 | How to use social media in education |
| Day 4 | Activities |
| 10:00-11:30 | Mini Project: Preparing an ICT based lesson plan (considering specific subjects) and applying |
| 11:30-13:00 | Mini project group presentations |
| 15:00-18:00 | School Visit: Spanish education system & Best practices of ICT |
| Day 5 | Activities |
| 10:00-11:30 | Academic and behavioral assessment & evaluation with ICT tools |
| 11:30-13:00 | Course evaluation |
| 15:00-18:00 | Europass mobility & Participation Certificates |