Digital Tools with Purpose in the Classroom 

 

 

Abstract
Interested in learning about new web tools for your classroom? Come and learn about digital tools with purpose.

Be part of an international group of educators who are always looking to share best practices from their classrooms.  How can you help learners develop 21st century multiliteracy skills through active learning enhanced by the right tools for your specific pedagogical needs? 

In this five-week online workshop offered through the Electronic Village Online, participants will be introduced to various online tools and will learn how to effectively incorporate these resources into their teaching practices. By the end of the workshop, participants will have had an overview of simple ways to spice up their lesson plans to promote students' creativity, engagement and learning. We promise it will be madly fun!

Target Audience

Any educator willing to step up to digital possibilities to enrich and enliven their classrooms with the perfect digital tool fit for their educational environments. Participants are assumed to have skills necessary for basic communication via a discussion group and Internet browsing skills (tutorials will be made available for those with difficulties in areas that may prevent participation).

Weekly Outline

By the end of this workshop, participants will have
 

• had a hands-on experience on how to take advantage of digital/online tools
• explored some web2.0 tools that can give support to student-generated production
• understood the processes through which students can successfully use digital tools to enhance their learning
• seen examples of different types of digital tools in use
• suggested activities based on the tools they explore
• networked with other participants and shared visually appealing and conten-rich possibilities for their educational contexts
• understood the potential of digital tools to foster multiliteracies in the 21st century classroom
• enhanced their media literacy skills to meaningfully incorporate digital production into their lesson plans
• explored the different tools as a sandbox for future classroom use and shared with peers