FSC2207 Introducing Digital Media to your Classroom
Want a better understanding on how to use ICT in an educational environment by Introducing Digital Media to your Classroom and school? Then this is the course for you.
You will develop an ICT Plan, record pupil-centered podcasts, create school and classroom-based videos, and engage with graphics and digital images throughout, leading to a more engaging and effective learning and teaching process.
COURSE DETAILS
- Target Audience: Teachers looking to create a new or update their current ICT plan
- Equipment Required: All our courses are accessible through PC, Laptop, iPad, Tablet and Mobile devices. Internet access required with broadband speeds recommended
- Prerequisites or Requirements: Suitable for all primary school teachers
- Duration: All Flúirse Online Teacher Summer Courses are available from July 4th – August 19th. Each course requires approximately 20 hours of training and engagement
- Course Fee: €69 (also available as part of a 2 course 4-EPV Day bundle for €89 or 3 Course 5-EPV Day bundle for €99)
- EPV Days: This course is worth 3 EPV days (also available as part of a 2 course 4-EPV Day bundle or 3 Course 5-EPV Day bundle)
- Support: Our team are available to support you throughout your training by phone, email, online chat, course forums and social media
- Our Guarantee: No risk guarantee, if your not happy with your course for any reason within 21 days of enrollment we will issue you a full refund
- Questions/ More Information: Call us now on 066 712 9828 or e-mail [email protected]
COURSE LAYOUT
Module 1 – An introduction to Web Design Using Weebly
- Comprehend internet terms
- Understand web design
- Learn about Weebly
- Understand GDPR vis a vis school and teacher’s responsibilities
Module 2 – School Computer and ICT Equipment for Curriculum-Linked Activities
- Know the different parts of a computer
- Know where to place speakers in a classroom
- Discover different ways to connect to the internet
- Learn the different parts of Web browsers and how to Search online
Module 3 – Review of Podcasting Basics
- Learn what a podcast is
- Discover RSS and its relationship to podcasting
- Know what hardware and software is needed to podcast
- Install Audacity
- Edit with Audacity
- Convert audio into a podcast
- Enrich literacy lessons with podcasts
Module 4 – Digital Photography for the Classroom
- Discuss how digital photography can be used in education
- Use a digital camera in class
- Know what is required to process digital photography
- Use the different digital photography formats
- Use a DSLR camera
- Set up and compose digital photographs
- Use GIMP imaging software
Module 5 – Creating School Videos using Free Software
- Understand the benefits of using video in the classroom
- Incorporate video into lessons
- Outline the equipment required for video recording
- Create videos
- Make a DVD
- Devise a variety of video projects
FURTHER QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION?
- Please review our Frequently Asked Questions section here or contact our Summer Course support team directly at [email protected]