Course Description
This graduate-level course equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to critically evaluate, design, and implement technology-integrated instructional practices that address the complex needs of today’s diverse learners. Grounded in contemporary technology frameworks such as ISTE, UDL, TPACK, and SAMR, participants will learn to create equitable, inclusive, and engaging digital learning experiences that improve outcomes for all students. Through collaborative exploration, hands-on projects, and reflective practice, students will design and implement technology-enhanced learning environments that foster collaboration, personalization, real-world application, and digital fluency. The course emphasizes differentiated instructional design, including strategies to support the needs of all learners. Participants will examine current research to assess the impact of digital learning environments on student agency, equity, and inclusion. In addition, students will explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, evaluating ethical use cases and integrating AI tools into instruction to support personalization, equity, and informed professional decision-making. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- EDU 501: Integrated Foundations of American Education
- EDU 503: Curriculum Design Models
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and apply contemporary technology frameworks (e.g., ISTE, UDL, TPACK, SAMR) to develop technology-integrated instructional strategies that support diverse learners and promote equitable learning outcomes.
- Design, implement, and reflect on technology-enhanced learning environments that incorporate collaboration, personalization, real-world relevance, and digital fluency to promote student engagement and deep learning.
- Create differentiated, technology-rich instructional activities that address the cognitive, cultural, linguistic, and accessibility needs of all learners, including those with diverse abilities.
- Synthesize and critique current research to assess the impact of digital learning environments on student agency, equity, and inclusion, and recommend strategies for equitable instructional improvement.
- Evaluate and ethically integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into curriculum and instruction to enhance personalized learning, address equity and accessibility, and support professional decision-making.
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 | 2,4 | Topic: The What and Why of Digital Literacy
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2 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: Digital Literacy Frameworks
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3 | 5 | Topic: The Role of AI in Education Read and Review:
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4 | 1,2,3 | Topic: The Tools of the Trade
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5 | 2,3,4 | Topic: 21st Century Skills: Developing the 4Cs
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6 | 2,4 | Topic: Blended Learning
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7 | 1,2 | Topic: Gamification
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8 | 1-5 | 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.