Study and analysis of school and classroom cultures with emphasis on the adaptation and use of teaching and learning resources, organization, planning, teachers’ responsibility towards students, co-workers, school, and community.

Preparation of the future teacher in the use of software that will facilitate his/her administrative tasks such as keeping a roll book, composing documents, preparing booklets, preparing tests and quizzes, keeping inventory and similar tasks.

NOTE: This course description will be updated to reflect more modern programs and/or projects needed by current teachers.

This course is an introduction to the integration of computers in education. The course
will emphasize the following:

1. Evolution and impact of computers in education.
2. Theories that support the integration of technology in education.
3. Aspects to consider when designing a lesson that integrates technology.
4. Research conducted in the integration of technology in education.
5. Selecting and evaluating educational computer programs.
6. Hands on practice with various educational computer programs

Este curso está diseñado con el propósito de proveerle al estudiante una visión general de los principios que fundamentan el uso de los recursos audiovisuales que se utilizan para la enseñanza. Ayudarlos en el manejo de los equipos y materiales que componen el grupo de medios multisensoriales.