Basic computer proficiency courses are designed for individuals who have limited experience with technology. Participants will learn fundamental skills such as navigating the web, and using basic programs.
This course is designed for teachers who would like to further their knowledge of the use of ICT in class and to experiment with new enjoyable tools. The course will focus on web solutions such as Edmodo, Google educational tools, online Quizzes, and others.
During the course, participants will learn by doing: working in groups, they will have the opportunity to test different tools directly, and to share examples about how to use them in class.
The techniques acquired in the course will enable teachers to make their lessons more engaging for their students, thus making them more effective.
Upon the completion of the course, teachers will be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of many different edTech apps and AI tools and will know how to exploit them in the classroom in a safe and useful way.
Use audiovisual platforms, making a search easier, creating playlists about different topics, sharing and embedding videos and playlists;
Use online platforms for communication and sharing: managing a virtual classroom, sending assignments, searching and sharing useful materials, communicating with students and parents;
Know Google Drive and Google Apps used as educational resources;
Motivate students through serious digital games and online quizzes.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Course introduction & setting goals
Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building;
Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;
Participants’ experiences and goals;
Do you use edTech apps and AI tools in your classroom?
Pros and cons of ICT in Classroom;
Reflection and questions;
Presentations of the participants’ schools.
Day 2 – Web communicating
ICT Solutions in the classrooms;
Communication through the WEB: Managing a Classroom through a web platform;
Instructions, Monitoring, Feedback.
Day 3 – Google
Google;
Group activities;
Reflections and questions.
Day 4 – Useful online teaching material
Audiovisual Tools;
Looking for useful teaching resources;
Sharing materials online.
Day 5 – Online quizzes
Online quizzes;
Reflection and questions;
Reflective Teaching;
Professional Development.
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.
Dates and locations
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Reviews about this course
Ljiljana Fišićfrom Barcelona
I attended this very useful course in the stunning Barcelona. Very excellent experience to learn more about ICT tools and to exchange your own knowledge and skills with other colleagues from other countries. Thank you!
Lászlóné Banu
I attended this very useful course in stunning Florence. We learned a lot about classroom management and motivating ICT tools. Iacopo was a skilled and humorous trainer especially during the city tour about Florentine food and culture. The full-day excursion to Tuscany was well organized as well. Thank you for the experience!
Valerie Van Wynsberghe
It was a great experience. I was happy to meet teachers from different countries and learn about new tools in the classroom. Thank you for your enthusiasm, Bulent and Iacopo. I save this adventure as a sweet memory.