Course Information
National Price: $199.00
TECH190
Contemporary Issues - Using Technology for Discussion, Debate, and Problem Solving in the Middle School Curriculum
- Course Description:
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Technology can help students develop debate and problem-solving skills. This course introduces new strategies for incorporating current events, controversial issues, and pop culture into the curriculum. As a final task, create your own current events lesson plan that uses technology to foster understanding, discussion, and debate. If you want to bring contemporary issues into your social studies, humanities, or science classroom, this is your course!
For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.
The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.
- Graduate Credit Information:
- Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.
- Adams State College - 2.0 credits - pricing
- Indiana University - 2.0 credits - pricing
- Madonna University - 2.0 credits - pricing
- Northwest Nazarene University - 2.0 credits - pricing
- Subject Area:
- Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grade Level:
- 6th-8th
- Hours:
- 30
