Digital Transitions

Third-party on-site course

The Digital Transitions course is an intensive professional training course for teachers who want to get up to speed and stay ahead of the latest technology trends in education. You will be looking to gain a better understanding of active digital citizenship and digital literacy and be keen to learn how to incorporate these ideas into your teaching.

Last updated: 14.11.2024

Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

Description

The lessons take place in mixed nationality groups at our school in Dublin, with no more than 15 students per class*. Our DELTA-trained teachers focus on providing participants with practical ready-to-use ideas bearing in mind recent developments in technology. In addition, there is always a space for participants to voice their own ideas and exchange practices with classmates. We also place a great emphasis on participants digging deeper into Irish culture, via safe discussion in our lessons and activities and excursions outside the classroom. Courses last for either 1 or 2 weeks and various accommodation options are available on request for participants throughout their stay. (*Group bookings in closed groups for a minimum of 7 people are available on request all-year-round outside of usual course dates, and such groups can tailor-make the course to satisfy the specific needs of the group.) Lesson modules include:

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT in Education - What’s happening, how does it affect us, how can we use it?
Creating Visual Language Resources with ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
Using Corpora to Teach Subject-Specific Terminology and Language Patterns
Gamification in the Classroom
News & Media Literacy - Is it Fake News? Can I Trust Wikipedia?

Learning objectives

to gain practical strategies and skills for incorporating digital tools into your teaching
to learn how to efficiently create engaging language resources
to discover practical strategies for making the most of ChatGPT and other AI tools
to develop an awareness of digital citizenship and how to promote that in your lessons
to develop your own English language skills.
to gain awareness of Irish history, literature, culture and society through topical and interactive lessons, activities and excursions.
to establish contacts with teachers from a variety of education systems to facilitate future networking

Methodology & assessment

This is a practical course which uses real teaching and learning examples. Teachers completing the course will return home with immediate, practical ideas to implement in their own teaching practice.

- Participants are expected to actively participate in the lessons, reflecting on their own beliefs and practice, and sharing thoughts, ideas and expertise in pair work, small groups and with the class as a whole. Critical thinking and active peer and self-evaluation are essential for the course.

- During the course participants will also take part in a range of afternoon activities where they will be encouraged to develop their language skills in a more informal environment outside the classroom and further enhance their knowledge of contemporary Ireland.

- Assessment is based around continuous evaluation of learner progress.

Certification details

The certificate includes the name of the course, duration and dates of the course, and course content.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

495

Euro

Дополнителни информации

Јазик:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

20-25 hours