Technology empowered teaching

Technology is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and education is no exception. Technology can be a powerful tool for teachers, helping them to deliver more engaging and effective instruction.

In this workshop, you will learn how to use technology to empower your teaching. You will explore a variety of technology tools and resources that can be used to teach different subjects and skills. You will also learn how to integrate technology into your existing curriculum and create a more student-centered learning environment.

Working collaboratively with other educators, this course will help you:

• Understand the core principles of technology-empowered teaching, including instructional models, methods, and theories.

• Learn how to design, develop, and test technology-enhanced teaching.

• Support curriculum and learning goals with technology.

• Improve and enhance your workflow by incorporating technology to make things more impactful, efficient, and effective.

• Develop skills for utilising technology across the academic curriculum.

Technology can both transform students' learning experiences and the ways in which teachers work. In this experiential, project-focused course we will explore the power of technology to engage students and facilitate incredible learning opportunities. Together we will build the skills, competencies, and knowledge necessary to design exceptional teaching through technology.

This course is eligible for funding under the Erasmus+ Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals

Find out more about Erasmus+ KA1 here.

Find out more about Erasmus+ funding and opportunities here.

• Understanding the fundamentals of technology integration, including key models, theories and methods.

• Learning how to make use of technology to improve the teaching workflow including assessment, setting work, curriculum design, administration, student progress tracking, and learning design.

• Gaining experience in designing technology-rich learning experiences.

• Developing practical expertise in identifying, learning, and utilising new technologies.

• Exploring how technology can be used to support, enhance, and extend the student learning experience.

We offer this course as both an in-person course, which is held at our learning space in Novi Sad, Serbia and as an online course. Both courses cover the same material with the same level of depth and the same high-quality of teaching. Any differences between the two courses are to allow the best possible learning experience in that particular mode of instruction.

In-Person Course

Day 1:

• Introductions

• Setting the learning journey

• Exploring the problem space of technology, teaching, and learning

• Establishing goals and objectives

Day 2:

• Theories, methods, and approaches to technology, teaching and learning

• Designing technology-rich learning experiences

• Technology and the role of the teacher

• Technology and assessment

Day 3:

• Mini design challenge

• Sharing the challenge outcomes

• Gathering feedback

• Reflections on the learning experience

• Planning our next steps

Online Workshop

Our online workshop follows the same overall format and structure and covers all of the same content as the in-person workshop. Activities are adjusted or adapted where necessary to suit an online learning environment but we work hard to ensure the same level of experience and the same exceptional outcomes.

Our online workshop is split over 5 days:

Monday: 2 hours in the evening

Tuesday: 2 hours in the evening

Wednesday: 2 hours in the evening

Thursday: 2 hours in the evening

Friday: 2 hours in the evening

All sessions include breaks and time for questions, reflections, and queries.

This course is specifically designed for teachers, educators, and school leaders who are looking to implement interdisciplinary teaching and learning in their school of educational institution.

This course is particularly good for:

• Classroom teachers.

• Teacher trainers and mentors.

• Non-formal learning staff such as those who work in museums, galleries, theatres or other such spaces.

• Early years and primary school teachers.

• Headteachers, principals, and government or civic education officers.

• Teachers of the International Baccalaureate Early Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

• Individuals working with social enterprises, charities, or NGOs.

• Educators in higher education settings.

At the end of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance that documents their learning and certifies their participation. These certificates are issued on behalf of SWUX and are signed by the course leader or facilitator.

If requested, a Europass Mobility Certificate can also be issued.

All of our certificates meet Erasmus Quality Standards and include the course title, date, and location, a description of the course, its learning outcomes, and the course leader or facilitator.

Any additional documentation required by schools or education organisations can be supplied upon request, and we work hard to ensure that participants and organisations are supported throughout the certification and validation process.