About the course
This course provides educators with essential digital competencies, covering e-learning environments, digital tools, online teaching strategies, and innovative methodologies for the modern classroom. Participants will develop hands-on skills through interactive workshops, discussions, and practical applications.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand and apply digital tools for effective online and blended learning.
Develop innovative lesson plans using e-learning platforms and multimedia tools.
Enhance their ability to engage students through digital storytelling, simulations, and collaborative tools.
Course Content
This intensive 5-day program equips educators with the necessary skills to integrate digital tools and methodologies into their teaching practice effectively. By the end of the course, participants will have hands-on experience in e-learning environments, digital content creation, and interactive classroom technologies, preparing them for the future of education.
Morning Session (3 hours):
- Introduction to the course objectives and program.
- Icebreaker activities for collaboration and engagement.
- Identifying participants’ expectations and digital skill levels.
- Introduction to digital innovation in education.
Afternoon Session (3 hours):
- Overview of e-learning environments and their benefits.
- Exploring different types of e-learning tools (open-source vs. commercial).
- Understanding innovative learning scenarios and real-world applications.
• Group discussion: Challenges and opportunities in digital learning.
Morning Session (3 hours):
- Exploring virtual learning environments: Google Drive, Moodle, Cloud Systems.
- The role of teachers in a virtual classroom.
- Leading and moderating online discussions.
- Developing online course activities and structuring e-learning modules.
Afternoon Session (3 hours):
- Establishing a personal learning environment.
- Introduction to e-portfolios and EdShelf with tablets.
- Best practices for integrating technology into lesson plans.
• Hands-on workshop: Creating an online learning activity.
Morning Session (3 hours):
- Planning and organizing an e-learning training session.
- Designing learning content based on e-learning needs.
- Project-based learning: Creating interactive e-textbooks.
- Workshop: Group project on digital content creation.
Afternoon Session (3 hours):
- Techniques for classroom innovation using digital tools.
- Exploring presentation tools for online and blended learning.
- Introduction to video tools for lesson creation.
• Hands-on workshop: Preparing short educational videos.
Morning Session (3 hours):
- Understanding the role of digital storytelling in education.
- Types of digital stories and their applications.
- Common mistakes in digital storytelling.
- Workshop: Developing a digital story for a lesson.
Afternoon Session (3 hours):
- Introduction to simulation programs in education.
- Examples of simulations used in scientific and technical fields.
- Games as a tool for interactive learning.
• Workshop: Developing a simple educational game using digital tools.
Morning Session (3 hours):
- Participatory design of digital innovation policies at the school level.
- Workshop: Creating a digital security policy for schools.
- Integrating digital competencies into existing curricula.
Afternoon Session (3 hours):
- Course evaluation and reflection.
- Strategies for continued professional development in digital education.
• Certificate ceremony and closing remarks.
