Nowadays, the trend of education and technology development is changing, and new technologies emerge so fast that it is very difficult to keep track of all the resources at the same time.
This learning path will offer some guidance about the integration of technology into instruction to create learning environments that are responsible and flexible to all type of learners.
The key point about technology is not only selecting the adequate technology to incorporate into the classroom, but doing it successfully. Instructors often ask for advice in a specific tool, and if this one can be implemented into their course. By understanding their learning outcomes, the team behind the scenes (Instructional Designers and Technologists) can contribute to a better learning experience and offer training in innovative tools for any learning modality ( face to face, online, and blended courses).
Leveraging all these new tools into the classroom is not an easy task to carry on. Instructors are often overwhelmed when they do not know where to start, and here is when the Instructional Design Team comes along. This team is the technical support that glues all together and assists instructors with their projects. As mentioned in the previous section, the Instructional Design Team is the one in charge of creating high quality learning materials that take into account the strengths and weaknesses of students.
Education requires a lot from teachers. A single day in the classroom consists of taking attendance, teaching academic content and positive behavior, empathizing with students, looking out for their emotional and physical well-being, reporting grades, and more. Amid all of that, teachers must guide students in becoming self-directed learners who can work independently and think for themselves. Integrating technology into education assists students in building the competencies they need for the future.
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