Innovative Teaching with Social Media
The course will introduce participants to the different types of social media platforms that are available and how they can be used to engage learners. This includes an overview of how social media can be integrated into the classroom as a way to support student learning and provide a more dynamic learning environment.
Description
Unlock the Power of Social Media for Innovative Teaching! Join us for this cutting-edge Erasmus+ course and transform your classroom with the limitless potential of social media. In just one week, you'll be immersed in the latest trends and tools for leveraging platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more to create unforgettable learning experiences for tech-savvy youth. Join our global community of forward-thinking educators and shape the classrooms of tomorrow. Register today and upgrade your teaching toolkit for the digital age!
Learning objectives
- To develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of using social media as a teaching tool.
- To learn how to integrate social media into lesson planning and classroom activities in a safe and ethical manner.
- To understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of social media use in the classroom and adjust teaching practices accordingly.
- To gain practical experience in creating and sharing multimedia content on social media platforms, such as videos, podcasts, and infographics.
- To develop strategies for using social media to foster collaboration and communication among students, both in the classroom and beyond.
- To explore innovative approaches to assessment and feedback using social media, such as peer review and digital portfolios.
Methodology & assessment
The Erasmus+ Innovative Teaching with Social Media course utilizes an interactive, hands-on approach to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills. The methodology includes:
- Short lectures and demonstrations to introduce concepts and platforms.
- Group discussions and activities to share ideas and experiences.
- Hands-on workshops to create multimedia content and sample lessons.
- Individual and peer reviews to provide feedback.
- Self-reflection exercises to evaluate learning.
- Collaborative projects to apply new skills and strategies.
- Customizable modules to meet specific needs and interests.
- Access to online resources and communities for ongoing learning.
Assessment
Participant learning will be assessed through:
- Creation of original multimedia content and lesson plans integrating social media.
- Group presentations and discussions on implementation strategies.
- Individual reflection papers or blogs detailing key learnings.
- Peer feedback assessing communication and collaboration skills.
- Completion of end-of-course knowledge evaluation.
- Participation in course feedback survey on content and delivery.
- Ongoing observation and feedback from course tutor(s) on participant progress.
The variety of interactive activities, customized content, and multi-modal assessments aim to facilitate effective and engaging learning for all participants.
Certification details
CLIC Cádiz issues a certificate of participation in the course.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
Additional information
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Language:Spanish
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Target audience ISCED:Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:Company staffHead Teacher / PrincipalTeacher
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Learning time:20-25 hours
