Gain the tools and skills to use technology to better connect with your students
8 weeks, excluding
orientation
6–8 hours per week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
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An improved skill set that enables you to adapt to new teaching and learning styles, giving those who learn from you a better experience.
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A holistic understanding of how technology has changed the teaching and training landscape, allowing you to stay relevant in a fast-evolving pedagogical landscape.
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Pedagogically sound, practical lesson plans for foundation and intermediate phase classrooms, as well as plans for further education and training, and higher education classrooms.
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An in-depth understanding of the pedagogical and practical implications related to the use of technology in teaching and instruction through the exploration of practical examples and modern theory.
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
MODULE 1 Impact of Emerging Technologies on Pedagogy
Discover how emerging technologies are changing the world while reflecting on where you stand in relation to this shift.
MODULE 2 Pedagogical Theories
Find out how pedagogical theories can inform approaches to teaching and learning with technology.
MODULE 3 21st Century-Oriented Pedagogical Theories
Learn about how changes in society can help to integrate technology with teaching and learning.
MODULE 4 Transforming Pedagogy With Technology: Diagnostic Tools
Find out how to start transforming teaching with technology in your environment.
MODULE 5 Transforming Pedagogy With Technology: Frameworks for Change
Discover frameworks to initiate pedagogical transformation with technology.
MODULE 6 Transforming Pedagogy With Technology: Facilitating Meaningful Change
Find out how you can meaningfully transform your teaching with technology in your context.
MODULE 7 Practical Application: Foundation and Intermediate Phase
See how you can harness theory to create powerful lesson plans with technology.
MODULE 8 Practical Application: FET, TVET, and Higher Education Phases
Consolidate theory into creating lesson plans with technology for older students.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Joanne Hardman
Associate Professor, School of Education, UCT
Hardman currently holds the Distinguished Teachers Award at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for her work with students, and in curriculum design and implementation. She is also a recipient of the Mellon Young Scientist Award for her work on child development. She’s published numerous articles, reports, and book chapters in her field of research interest: developmental psychology and cultural historical activity theory. Her research is predominantly in child development, and teaching and learning, with a specific focus on the use of technology in educational and home settings. She is a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist, and serves as EXCO member for Africa of the International Society for Cultural-Historical Activity Research (ISCAR) and secretary for the International Associate for Cognitive Education and Psychology (IACEP). Hardman is a Commonwealth scholar and obtained her PhD from UCT in 2008.
“The content provided very detailed and powerful justification for the use of technology in education today. From defining the 21st-century skills necessary for students and the various historical learning theories and pedagogies, to the most current thinking on classroom practice, I found the course detailed, complete, and challenging – but mostly, very interesting. I’ve been involved in supplying technology to schools, colleges, and universities for over 20 years, and this course has opened my eyes as to where we have done a good job with respect to ICTs in education, and – more importantly – where there are still huge gaps in how hardware and software are being used at the coalface.[...] The online learning experience, the videos, and the tutor (in particular) all exceeded my initial expectations.[...] The whole process was thoroughly enjoyable.”
Garry Hodgson, CEO, Digital Hope
This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter, part of edX. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
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Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.