Emphasis in Digital Technologies in Education
What are the emerging trends in the contemporary educational technology landscape? Given the thousands and thousands of educational apps and web-based technologies available to teachers, where are we seeing potential?
The Digital Technologies in Education Emphasis (DTE) engages educators in an examination of technology and its effective use in educational contexts. Drawing on research from the fields of the learning sciences, psychology, diversity studies, and information and communication technology, learners deepen their understanding of such topics as knowledge-building, computational thinking, gamification of learning, online knowledge communities, social media, immersive technologies (VR, AR), technology and assessment, and mobile learning.
How to Participate in the Digital Technologies in Education Emphasis
It is not necessary to formally enrol in the DTE Emphasis, nor do you need to declare in advance your intention to pursue the Emphasis. If you are a student in the Curriculum & Pedagogy (C&P) program in CTL you are eligible to have a C&P program Emphasis by simply completing three or more courses from the Emphasis course list. Once you successfully pass these courses, contact your program administrator in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and request credit for satisfying the Emphasis requirements. This request must be made prior to graduation. Please note that not all courses are offered each year and that a course can only be used to satisfy the requirements of a single Emphasis.
Students in the Digital Technologies in Education Emphasis are expected to take three or more courses.
Faculty
Core Faculty
- Dr. Clare Brett
- Dr. Jim Hewitt
- Dr. Marlene Scardamalia
- Dr. Jim Slotta
Affiliated Instructors
- Dr. David Dodick
- Dr. Selia Karston
- Dr. Kim MacKinnon
- Dr. Alexandra Makos
- Dr. Lesley Wilton
Digital Technologies in Education Courses
| Course Name | Course Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers in Education | CTL1602H |
| Introduction to Knowledge Building | CTL1603H |
| Computers in the Curriculum | CTL1606H |
| Constructive Learning and Design of Online Environments | CTL1608H |
| Educational Applications of Computer-Mediated Communication | CTL1609H |
| Introduction to AI in Education (Formerly CTL5052H) | CTL1615H |
| Blended Learning: Issues and Applications (Formerly CTL5051H) | CTL1616H |
| Social Media and Education (Formerly CTL5015H) | CTL1617H |
| Theoretical Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning | CTL1620H |
| Design and Development of Online Content, Media, and Artifacts (New 2022-2023) | CTL1621H |
| Data Gathering and Assessment in Online Courses (New 2022-2023) | CTL1622H |
| Immersive Technologies in Education (Formerly CTL5047H) | CTL1623H |
| Instructional Design: Beyond the Lecture (Formerly CTL5016H) | CTL1624H |
| Digital Media and Practices for a Knowledge Society (Formerly CTL5036H) | CTL1625H |
| Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing in Education | CTL1923H |
| Knowledge Media and Learning | CTL1926H |
| Holistic Approaches to Information Technology | CTL5011H |
| Exploring Children's and Youth's Digital Literacies in a Networked World | CTL5308H |
