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Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of K-12 education and discusses various strategies for effective teaching in the classroom.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the history and current state of K-12 education
Explore different teaching methods and techniques
Understand the importance of building strong relationships with students

Learning Outcomes

Develop a deeper understanding of the K-12 education system
Gain knowledge of different teaching methods and techniques
Learn how to effectively engage and build relationships with students

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience required
A desire to learn about K-12 education

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures

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Notable People in This Field

Sir Ken Robinson
Dr. Angela Duckworth

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Description

Welcome to Emerging Trends and Technologies in K-12! This course will help you evaluate and implement technology in the most useful way within your virtual classroom setting. We will discuss the possibilities and challenges of using technology in fully online environments, although many of the ideas can be applied to blended and traditional environments as well.

This course is focused on emerging trends and technologies, specifically for K-12 instructors. Most of the content will be aimed at high school-aged students in the U.S., or ages 13-18 in other countries. Due to the nature of some of the internet-based technologies, young students are required to be 13 or older to participate. That said, many of the examples we discuss can apply to younger ages. This course is focused on virtual education. In other words, blended or fully online teaching and learning experiences. Nevertheless, you can apply the concepts to a traditional class, adult education, and higher education. Lastly, please note that many of the examples will be U.S. based. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: • Define educational technology's role in supporting the virtual environment. • Identify and evaluate existing and emerging technologies for virtual course instruction or curriculum development. • Use collaborative learning tools to design and assess learning activities. • Use game-based strategies to deepen student engagement in virtual courses. • Research, evaluate, and employ open content in virtual education. • Debate the role of MOOCs in virtual K-12 education.

Outline

Module 1
About this Course
Pre-Course Survey
Introduction
The Role of Educational Technology
Different Types of Educational Technologies
Evaluating and Implementing Educational Technologies
The Role of Education Technology
Different Types of Educational Technologies
Evaluating and Implementing Educational Technologies
The Role of Educational Technology in K-12 Virtual Education

Module 2
Learning Management Systems
Common Features of Learning Management Systems
Best Practices for Using Learning Management Systems
Overview of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussions
Collaborative Tools
Collaborative Technologies in Virtual Education

Module 3
Gamification and Game-based Learning
Minecraft, Scratch, and eSports for Learning
Augmented Reality and Wearable Tech
Gamification and Game-Based Learning
Minecraft, Scratch, and eSports for Learning
Augmented Reality and Wearable Technology
Game-based Learning & Badges in Virtual Education

Module 4
Open Education Interview with Larry Cooperman
Open Educational Resources
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Open Science Resources
Open English Language Arts Resources
Open Math Resources
Open Educational Resources (OER’s)
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s)
Open Science, English Language Arts, and Math Resources
Message from UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Post-Course Survey
Open Content in Virtual Education

Summary of User Reviews

The K-12 Education course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. The course covers various topics related to K-12 education and provides learners with in-depth knowledge. Many users appreciated the course's structure, which helped them understand the concepts more easily.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's structure and organization

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth coverage of K-12 education topics
Engaging and interactive course materials
Expert instructors with extensive experience in the field
Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
Access to a supportive community of learners

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
Limited opportunities for hands-on learning
Some technical issues with the online platform
The course may not be suitable for experienced educators
The cost of the course may be high for some learners

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