I just received an email from the local senior citizens center, and I will be starting the new course I've been planning - Teaching Tech to Seniors. We will be covering social media, online communication, online safety, some computer basics, shopping online, how to select the right mobile device.....just not necessarily in this order. I will post my course outline and schedule once I've inspected the facilities and reviewed the course expectations with the director. It will be interesting to note the differences in learning styles and in the accommodations that will have to be made.
Recently, I have been rereading a fantastic book called The Technology Toolbelt for Teaching by Susan Manning and Kevin Johnson. If you are interested in effective implementation of technology in the classroom, this book is an excellent resource. There are several different tech tools reviewed (Google Documents, Skype, etc.) in the text, but the best part is the guidelines the book offers. Using the guidelines will make selecting (and justifying) the tech tools you want to use in class a snap. Very comprehensive as well as affordable.
I almost forgot to mention the other email I received! I finally got my orientation letter from UTK's Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. I am beyond excited and nervous! My calendar's marked for August 19th!
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