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Using Technology Safely and Effectively in Today’s Classrooms (1 semester credit - Cal Poly Humboldt)

Using Technology Safely and Effectively in Today’s Classrooms (1 semester credit - Cal Poly Humboldt)

This three part integrated course, Technology for Today's Classroom, helps to bridge the gap, enabling safe implementation of technology in classrooms and preventing misuse by either students or adults while promoting effective learning.

The first section enhances professional development by presenting tools, techniques and resources to advance skills in using technology. Introduction to Technology for Teachers highlights the advantages of using technology as both a resource and a tool for educators in their classrooms.

Technology can promote effective learning only when used in the right manner. Technology in the 21st Century Classroom, imparts valuable information regarding the principles of integrating technology in a way that promotes learning without being a distraction.

The third section of this course stresses the need to protect students from possible dangers in the online world. It helps to create awareness about the threats existing in the virtual world. Internet Safety is filled with practical ideas and steps that educators can take to ensure safety of the students who have access to the internet whether through classroom technology, at home or via their cell phones.

This integrated course helps educators gain an extensive outlook using technology effectively and safely.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Plan implementation of technology in the classroom.
  • Distinguish between concepts of digital literacy, informational literacy, visual literacy, global literacy and network literacy.
  • Recognize safe online practices.

Online post-baccalaureate credit courses help teachers complete continuing education requirements.

  • Start ANY Time
  • All ONLINE 24 x 7
  • Regionally Accredited
  • 1 Post-Baccalaureate Credit Course
  • Letter Grading
  • No Textbook Needed
  • Includes ALL Content
  • 1 Year Access
  • Official Transcript in Approximately 2 Weeks
    After completing the course, you will be directed to the university for registration.


  • It is a good review of how we as teachers can integrate more technology into our classrooms.
    Alyssa B.
  • The videos and booklets are a nice addition.
    Erin C.
  • Technology Today, was an excellent on-line course. It was very informative, and I learned about new technology issues happening in this world today. It was very easy to continue where I left off. I would recommend this program to others. Thank You.
    Bernadette B.
  • I have enjoyed all the courses. I am anxious to use some of the suggestions from the course such as; Google Earth, QR code for a treasure hunt, etc. Thank you!
    Denise L.
  • I liked the descriptions of each type of technology that you can use in the classroom. Quite a lot of it was new to me, like the use of blogging and live binders in the classroom. It gave me a lot of ideas that I can use to incorporate these things into my classroom.
    Denise D.
  • Great course.
    Angela D.
  • Great, informative course!
    Michael S.
  • The course is very basic. I'm glad that you do have it. It will be great for teachers who are new to technology. It can be helpful for them.
    Mai V
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