Technology Tools to Amplify Learning P26.4447

Prefix/Number ED 565

3 Credits

UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

Are you looking for ways to integrate technology into your classroom so that students are better engaged and more excited to participate? This online course is designed to help K-12 teachers increase student engagement in the classroom by utilizing popular educational technology tools. Teachers will be introduced to the basics of fifteen effective and engaging educational technology tools and learn how each of them can be used to amplify learning. The course begins with an overview of the different forms of student engagement, and how technology can increase student engagement. From there, teachers are provided with step-by-step instructions on how to use Class Dojo, Kahoot!, Quizlet, Google Forms, Seesaw, Wakelet, Google Jamboard, Edpuzzle, Nearpod, Book Creator, Flip, Screencastify, Buncee, Google Slides, and Headspace within an educational context to engage students and enhance learning. Teachers will also learn about app smashing, along with complete instructions, as a strategy to create an engaging learning experience for students. For those interested in building their technology toolbelt, a variety of other available apps are shared for teachers to further explore on their own. By the end of this course, teachers will feel more confident and successful in their quest to incorporate a variety of educational technology tools into their own teaching practices to increase student engagement in the classroom.

Grade Level: K-12

Instructional Media

  • Interactive Communication: Online discussions, engagement, and collaboration among participants.
  • Instructor Support: Feedback and interaction from the instructor.
  • Instructional Materials: Access to online resources, supplemental materials, and printable classroom tools.

Methods of Evaluation:  tests, personal goal-setting, reflections on articles/videos, class collaboration, a cumulative project, and a final practicum.

Review the course syllabus for expected learning outcomes and detailed methods of evaluation for this course.

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

This PDI course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.

Current Session

  • Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026 
  • Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier) 
  • Grades Released: September 2, 2026
    Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN. 

Next Session

  • Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027. 

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.

Extensions or transfers are not permitted.

TUITION

$350 Subscriber

$400 Non-Subscriber

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PROVIDER DETAILS

Contact PDI directly for questions specific to coursework at help@webteaching.com.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.