AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main aim of the laboratory activities is to introduce students to and experiment with digital technologies that can be used in kindergarten and primary school to design, implement and evaluate learning activities even at a distance. Particularly, the laboratory aims to promote among students the ability to use, both independently and in collaboration, technological tools to design and create multimedia and interactive artifacts for learning purposes, knowing how to critically evaluate the results obtained and knowing how to draw conclusions from these evaluations. The laboratory will be characterized by a technical-practical approach. Students will be offered a guided use of technological tools considered, that will allow them to critically understand their use. Students will learn to communicate effectively to their colleagues the technological solutions they have identified to start creative and innovative paths in the school. At the same time, the laboratory will promote specific skills among students related to working in groups, activating problem solving strategies, and updating their technological knowledge in the perspective of a more effective teacher professional development.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

New media and digital technologies can be exploited to transform the way in which teachers design teaching and conduct lessons in the classroom, with the aim of making learning more effective.

In particular, the increasing flexibility of online environments (sites, platforms, services, web applications, ...) and tools for the self-production of digital content (materials, mobile apps, games, simulations, ...) offers the possibility to propose complete digital teaching experiences, based on innovative teaching formats.

In this laboratory, some of the main digital technologies that can be used in kindergarten and primary school will be explored to offer integrated teaching experiences, with particular attention to collaborative teaching.

Learning outcomes

The laboratory intends to present and use, both individually and in a collaborative way, some digital technologies that can be exploited in kindergarten and primary school to support the experimentation of integrated learning experiences. Particular attention will be paid to making known and using technological tools that allow to design and create (also in collaborative mode) multimedia and interactive content aimed at pre-primary and primary school children.

Course objectives (detail) and learning outcomes

Attendance and active participation in the learning activities proposed in the laboratory will allow the student to know and use the main technological tools that can be used to design and implement (both individually and with the collaboration of other colleagues):

1. multimedia and interactive contents for the web for primary and kindergarten children;
2. integrated collaborative learning activity (use of technologies).

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be organized to combine individual work with group work, thereby promoting a collaborative and personalized learning approach. The activities will take place in person, within the classroom, where students will have the opportunity to engage and interact directly with each other. To facilitate group work in the classroom, the Teams platform will also be used as a digital support for sharing materials. In this way, the course will provide a flexible and integrated environment where both individual and collaborative skills can be developed in a balanced manner.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Tools for Distance Learning and Integrated Digital Teaching

1. Developing graphic-narrative pathways (digital and multimedia storytelling)
   1. Narrative-based Learning and Digital Storytelling (using Canva in disciplinary contexts)
   2. Coding and humanities (Scratch Jr. for storytelling)
2. Developing learning pathways based on (also) digital games
   1. Using Interactive Whiteboards for classroom games (Educational Escape Rooms with Genially)
   2. When the Game Gets Serious (Interactive board game with ethical-social impact)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

LAB G1: October 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2024
LAB G2: November 26, 28, and December 3, 5, 2024
LAB G3: December 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2024

Class schedule

MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING WORKSHOP

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The course does not include a final exam. Eligibility will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the academic regulations.