Courses

Instructor: Nathan Ericson

Description:
Teaching with the use of multiple modalities—visuals, sounds, collaborative work, creative expression, and more—can significantly enhance student engagement. Technology tools, ranging from pen and paper to smartphone apps, enable access to these modalities in the classroom setting. With the increasing availability of generative AI, both teachers and learners now encounter new opportunities and challenges in the learning process. This course will help participants learn how to identify, evaluate, and integrate a variety of technology tools for teaching and for other applications in the parish, and will evaluate the role of generative AI in educational settings, considering its implications from both instructional and learner-centered perspectives. Each participant will select one technology tool to explore in depth and demonstrate for the class.

Course registration will be available in the Student Information System (SIS) beginning August 7, 2025, and close October 2, 2025. Use the "Login with Office 365 button" once you've received a student account and are logged in to Microsoft 365 with that student account. Need an account? Request one here.

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Area of Study: Education
Tuition: $400
Course Number: ED5084
Course Credits: 1.0