Course Description
This course examines digital technology in education with a focus on inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning. Students study learning theories and frameworks for technology integration, design projects using productivity, collaboration, and adaptive tools, and apply strategies for differentiation and engagement. Coursework includes critical evaluation of research on digital learning environments and reflection on their impact on equity and inclusion. Emphasis is placed on data privacy and the ethical use of artificial intelligence, digital media, and online collaboration in education.(3 credits)
Prerequisite
- ECE 101: Introduction to Early Childhood Education OR EDU 115: Foundations in Education
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Describe learning theories and relevant frameworks related to principles of contemporary technology integration and use them to create digital literacy activities that support accessibility, engagement, and equitable learning for diverse student populations.
- Design and implement digital literacy projects that integrate collaborative tools, personalized learning elements, and real-world applications to enhance student engagement, support digital fluency, and promote meaningful learning experiences.
- Develop technology-enhanced digital literacy activities that incorporate differentiation strategies to meet the cognitive, cultural, linguistic, and accessibility needs of diverse learners, including those with disabilities or learning differences.
- Summarize and evaluate current research on digital learning environments to examine their effects on student agency, equity, and inclusion, and propose basic strategies to enhance equitable and inclusive digital literacy instruction.
- Identify and evaluate the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education and explore ways to integrate AI to support personalized learning, equity, accessibility, and informed instructional decisions.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Blog/Vlog Assignments (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Assignments (Weeks 1-7) | 25% |
Final Project (Week 8) | 25% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
- This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are openly licensed, educational resources that can be used for teaching, learning and research. OER may consist of a variety of resources such as textbooks, videos and software that are no cost for students.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 3,4 | Topic: The Importance of Digital Literacy
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2 | 1,3 | Topic: Applying Frameworks to Promote Equitable Digital Learning
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3 | 1,2,3 | Topic: Tools of the Trade
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4 | 2,3 | Topic: 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication and Collaboration
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5 | 4,5 | Topics: AI in Education: Empowering Equity, Agency, and Ethical Practice
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6 | 3,5 | Topic: The Informed Educator: Teaching Smarter with Tech & Data
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7 | 4,5 | Topics: Gamification
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8 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Topic: STEM Education
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.