CE 505: Christian Education for an Information Age

• 3.00 Credit Hours

Instructional (sometimes called educational) technology is becoming an increasingly important part of all aspects of education, including Christian education. New and emerging technologies become widely used almost as quickly as they are introduced. Where in the past, the teachers led the way to new technology, today it seems the opposite is true. Students expect to be utilizing these technologies to learn and complete coursework, using these tools in the classroom as easily as they do outside of class. These technologies will enhance learning, improve motivation and engagement, increase accessibility, individualize instruction, and improve communication. This course will examine the requisite skills and ideas for integrating technology effectively into your teaching. As a result of completing this course, the student will: Explain how technologies can enhance their teaching, professional work and communication, and personal professional development. Design technology-enhanced lesson plans, activities, and resources. Identify resources to assist you in learning how to integrate technologies in the future. Demonstrate abilities to use digital technologies in an educational setting. Evaluate strategies to more effectively teach the gospel utilizing emerging technologies.