Tablets and Smartphones: Using Mobile Devices as Educational Tools

Description

Concept by Robert Schwamborn

Intermediate Computer Proficiency required. Read more »

Intermediate computer proficiency courses are designed for individuals who already have good understanding of technology. Participants will build upon their skills by learning how to use a variety of resources, including learning apps, Microsoft 365 apps, and photo and video editing platforms.

The course has been created for participants interested in Technology Enhanced Learning and M-learning: they will discover how laptops, tablets, and smartphones can be integrated into a teacher’s toolkit.

During this training course, participants will get fresh ideas on how to incorporate technology into their lessons and they will work in small groups to carry out practical tasks.

They will learn how to use software, platforms, and apps to communicate, manage groups, and foster collaboration. They will also have the chance to experience how learning can be enhanced by using serious technological games and quizzes.

By the end of the course, teachers will be more inspired to use ICT tools in a motivating and pedagogical way.

Requirements

Suggested computer proficiency: Intermediate 

What is included

Unmatched Support: 18-hour daily chat assistance

Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

Post-Course Growth: 100€ online course voucher

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:  

  • Use technology in the classroom: managing groups, interacting, communicating, and sharing materials;
  • Structure information, better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall, and generate new ideas using technological tools;
  • Adopt interactive learning through the use of quizzes, games, and flashcards;
  • Manage a virtual classroom, send assignments, search and share useful materials, and communicate with students and parents;
  • Build awareness about ethical issues related to Social Media and Web Platforms;
  • Manage privacy settings for the safe use of Social Media. 

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Course introduction & setting goals

Course introduction

  • Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
  • Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building.

Setting goals

  • Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;
  • What technologies do you use in your classroom?
  • How to integrate Mobile Devices into your lessons;
  • Pair and group work activities;
  • Reflection and questions;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools.

Day 2 – Integrating technology into lessons

  • Managing a Classroom through Web Platforms and Mobile Devices;
  • What to use, how to use it;
  • Activities, reflection, and questions.

Day 3 – Understanding social media platforms

  • Image Sharing Social Media;
  • How to use Social Video platforms;
  • Activities, reflections, and questions.

Day 4 – How to use Educational Apps

  • Uses and functions of the Educational Apps to create interactive tasks;
  • Quizzes and educational games.

Day 5 – Importance of communication

  • Communicating with colleagues, students, and parents;
  • Ethical Issues. Practice: Developing an eSafe classroom;
  • Encourage students to be digitally literate as well as safe and responsible social users;
  • Reflection and questions.

Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Confirmed sessions

LocationStarting DateStatusEnrol
Budapest8 April 2024ConfirmedBook »
Berlin15 April 2024ConfirmedBook »
Dublin27 May 2024ConfirmedBook »
Florence10 June 2024ConfirmedBook »
Dublin24 June 2024ConfirmedBook »
Valencia1 July 2024ConfirmedBook »
Florence8 July 2024ConfirmedBook »
Dublin22 July 2024ConfirmedBook »
Budapest12 August 2024ConfirmedBook »

Dates and locations

= confirmed date

Amsterdam

Price: 580€*

Berlin

Price: 480€*

Budapest

Price: 480€*

Dublin

Price: 580€*

Florence

Price: 480€*

Valencia

Price: 480€*

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.

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Reviews about this course

Aitor Diezfrom Spain
5 stars

During the course, I had the opportunity to discover new apps like Nearpod and Genially, which proved to be valuable tools for enhancing student engagement and interaction. Exploring these apps expanded my technological repertoire and opened up exciting possibilities for creating interactive and visually appealing educational content. Additionally, I greatly appreciated the positive learning environment fostered by the students. The collaborative and supportive atmosphere created by fellow participants contributed to a stimulating and enriching learning experience.

Μαρία Γκοτσοπούλουfrom Florence
5 stars

The course was an interesting guidance to the latest and most powerful ICT teaching tools. Helpful teacher and good organisation.

Maria Grozevafrom Dublin
5 stars

The use of tablets and smartphones in learning is very well presented with useful study materials and many applications. The course contained many exercises and practice. Thanks!

Miroslav Grujićfrom Serbia
5 stars

This was my first experience with Europass and I'm much more than satisfied. Everything was very clear and understanding. Communication with people from Europass was correct and always on time. I started my trip to Florence with all needed informations. Europass will always be my first choice in future when I will go to courses. People from Europass are very kind and friendly and they are always there to help you or answer all questions you have, very important thing is that they do it always with smile on their faces.

Éva Vargáné Zsadányifrom Hungary
5 stars

The school create a very pleasant atmosphere for participants. Europass take care of their students, consider their needs and requests. All the staff are helpful and work hard.

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