Introduction to Learning Technologies

This short course will provide an introduction to how learning technologies may support student collaboration, reflection, creation, sharing, and other key elements of learning. It will provide an opportunity for you to consider how learning technologies support your courses as well as your own professional development and research. The course will provide opportunities for practical experience in using several tools and provide ample time for discussion and debate about the challenges, opportunities, and potential impact technology may have on your teaching practice and your students’ learning.

Topics covered will include, but not be limited to blogs and blogging, Twitter, social bookmarking, wikis, Skype and Google Hangouts, personal learning networks, digital literacy, and digital citizenship.