Course Overview

Course Overview:
“Digital Tools for Teachers” is an interactive 5-day workshop designed for educators looking to enhance their teaching practices through the use of digital tools and technologies. This course provides hands-on training in a variety of digital platforms and applications that can be used to create engaging, interactive, and effective learning experiences. Participants will explore tools for classroom management, collaboration, assessment, and content creation, and learn to integrate these tools seamlessly into their daily teaching routines.

Objectives:
By participating in this workshop, educators will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital tools available for education and their applications.
• Learn to use digital platforms for classroom management, communication, and collaboration.
• Develop skills in creating interactive and multimedia-rich learning content.
• Explore digital tools for formative and summative assessments to track and enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with peers to develop digital lesson plans and activities that promote student engagement and participation.

Target Audience:
This workshop is ideal for K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, educational technology coordinators, and anyone interested in integrating digital tools into their teaching practice to enhance student learning and engagement.

Workshop Schedule:

Day 1: Introduction to Digital Tools for Education

• Overview of the digital landscape in education and the role of technology in modern classrooms.
• Session: Introduction to various digital tools for teaching and learning.
• Workshop: Identifying the right digital tools for different educational needs and objectives.

Day 2: Tools for Classroom Management and Communication

• Exploration of digital platforms for classroom management and communication, such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
• Interactive session on using these tools to streamline classroom workflows and enhance communication with students and parents.
• Workshop: Setting up a digital classroom environment and creating a communication plan.

Day 3: Content Creation and Multimedia Tools

• Hands-on training in digital tools for creating interactive and multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, and presentations.
• Session: Techniques for integrating multimedia content into lessons to enhance engagement.
• Workshop: Designing a multimedia-rich lesson plan or activity.

Day 4: Digital Tools for Assessment and Feedback

• Introduction to digital tools for formative and summative assessments, such as Kahoot, Quizlet, and Google Forms.
• Session: Using digital assessments to provide timely and effective feedback.
• Workshop: Creating digital assessments and utilizing data to inform instruction.

Day 5: Collaborative Projects and Future Trends in Digital Education

• Best practices for fostering collaboration among students and educators using digital tools.
• Group project presentations with peer and facilitator feedback.
• Closing session: Future trends in digital education and building a network of digitally proficient educators.

Key Benefits:

• Gain practical skills in using a variety of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Learn to create engaging and interactive content that fosters student engagement.
• Develop effective digital assessment strategies to monitor and support student progress.
• Build a professional network of educators dedicated to integrating digital tools into education.

Registration Details:

• Fee: 400 EUR per participant
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Dates: Check the event calendar

Participants are encouraged to register early as spaces are limited. This workshop promises to provide educators with the skills and confidence needed to effectively integrate digital tools into their teaching practices.

Requirements:

• A laptop with internet access.
• Basic familiarity with digital tools is recommended, but not required.
• A willingness to explore and integrate new technologies into teaching.