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This comprehensive professional development course is designed to empower technical educators with essential ICT skills for modern teaching. The program focuses on integrating technology into teaching practices, creating engaging digital content, utilizing data analytics for student performance tracking, and mastering advanced computer applications for both in-person and virtual learning environments.
Course Details
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per day
Target Audience: Technical college educators seeking to enhance their ICT competencies
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Implement effective ICT integration strategies in technical education
- Create professional digital content for enhanced student engagement
- Utilize data analytics tools for tracking and improving student performance
- Master essential computer applications for academic purposes
Module 1: ICT Integration in Education
Topics Covered:
1. Fundamentals of ICT in Technical Teaching
- Current trends in educational technology
- Best practices for ICT integration
- Digital pedagogical frameworks
2. Blended and Online Learning Platforms
- Google Workspace for Education
- Microsoft Teams implementation
- Moodle learning management system
3. Technology Adoption Strategies
- Classroom technology integration models
- Overcoming implementation challenges
- Building digital literacy
Module 2: Digital Content Creation
Topics Covered:
1. Interactive Presentation Design
- Principles of educational presentation design
- Creating engaging slide decks
- Interactive elements and audience engagement
2. Multimedia Content Development
- Instructional video production
- Infographic design principles
- Visual learning materials
3. Digital Tools Mastery
- Canva for educational graphics
- Camtasia for screen recording and video editing
- Additional multimedia creation tools
Module 3: Data Analytics for Educators
Topics Covered:
1. Educational Data Management
- Spreadsheet organization for grade tracking
- Performance data collection methods
- Data privacy and security
2. Analytics Tools and Visualization
- Microsoft Excel advanced features
- Power BI fundamentals
- Google Sheets collaboration
3. Data-Driven Teaching
- Understanding student performance metrics
- Implementing personalized learning strategies
- Using data for curriculum improvement
Module 4: Advanced Computer Applications
Topics Covered:
1. Microsoft Office for Academia
- Advanced Word document formatting
- Excel for academic record keeping
- PowerPoint for effective presentations
2. Digital Organization
- Cloud storage management
- File organization systems
- Digital resource libraries
3. Collaborative Tools
- Project management platforms
- Team communication tools
- Document sharing and co-creation
Assessment Methods
- Practical assignments for each module
- Peer review and collaboration activities
Learning Resources
- Digital handouts and tutorials
- Video demonstrations
- Practice exercises
- Online resource library
Technical Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer with updated operating system
- Access to required software
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