CURI 6535 SUNY Empire State University
Course dates 2/3/25-2/28/25
Improving instruction to make it relevant, meaningful and engaging should be a goal of every 21st century educator. In this course, we will explore instructional practices, digital tools, platforms and pathways to facilitate meaningful learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Additionally, there are a variety of contexts and resources in all districts that impact what and how we choose to implement technology in our classrooms. In this course, participants will investigate how to put pedagogy first and add digital resources second. The course will frame instruction with a digital lens that supports the SAMR (Substitite-Augment-Modify-Redefine) model, Bloom's Digital Taxonomy and the New York State K-12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards with consideration given to the privacy and educational laws surrounding student use of technology.

Registration deadline is 1/29/25 and course runs 4 weeks. Participants should log in daily to review and check assignments.

Required Text: Tech Like a PIRATE: Using Classroom Technology to Create an Experience and Make Learning Memorable, ISBN# 978-1951600204 . Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

**$30 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable