INTRODUCTION

This five-day short course will provide participants with the ability to use appropriate technology to integrate into training or teaching practices. By gaining an understanding of how different types of technology can be used for various types of teaching and learning activities, Participants will be able to adapt their own teaching practices to include a variety of technologies that will enable them to better engage students and enrich their learning experience.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Teachers in the formal sector and trainers in the informal sector,
• Learning and teaching professionals (education developers, instructional designers)
• People new to online or blended teaching or those who want to improve their current teaching practice, as well as anyone interested in educational technology or online instruction.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training the participants should be able to;

• Integrate technology into teaching practices
• To assess and select the appropriate technology for online teaching
• Evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching
• Use  collaborative and interactive  online learning tools
• Select an appropriate learner management system
• Integrate technology into the curriculum planning

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: Pedagogy and the technology-enhanced classroom; moodle

Module 2:Effective instructional strategies; smart builder, adobe captive

Module 3:Adopting a blended learning approach

​​​​​​​Module 4:Selecting an appropriate learner management system (LMS); Moodle, Matrix LMS

​​​​​​​Module 5:Integrating Personal Learning Devices (PLDs);BYOD

​​​​​​​Module 6:Implementing technology-enhanced teaching;

​​​​​​​Module 7:Using collaborative and interactive learning tools; Zoho , epals

​​​​​​​Module 8:Gamification and eLearning simulations

​​​​​​​Module 9:Feedback and assessment tools; Lino, Answer Garden, Socrative

​​​​​​​Module 10:Integrating technology into the curriculum planning

​​​​​​​Module 11:Evaluating the effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching.

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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