EDUC 226 — Foundations of Educational Technology
This course explores technology and its use in society and schools as we move through the 21st-century. This course provides an overview of technologies used in the teaching and learning process. It serves as an introduction to current trends in educational technology and the knowledge needed by educators to successfully integrate it into their learning space. Students will investigate educational resources and current trends in educational technology. Emphasis will be given to building a strong professional learning network that will be expressed through a blog and professional online portfolio. Various technology tools will be applied, building a foundation to explore the knowledge needed to acquire the Technology Specialist certification in Illinois. This course is part of an approved set of courses that fulfill the requirements leading to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Endorsement for Technology Specialist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are required.