Building Communication Skills with Technology
Building Communication Skills with Technology
Teaching communication skills is increasingly important for today’s students’ future success, in school, in their community, and in the workforce. This comes as today’s learners communicate more than any previous generation, opening them up to a diverse world of interconnected communication systems. How can educators make the most of this untapped potential? It all starts with the technology our students use every day.
This microcredential experience will help educators discover new strategies for teaching students how to appropriately and effectively use technology tools to communicate. Participants will review and discuss recent research on the topic, develop and teach a lesson featuring technology-supported communication activities, and critique one another’s work and performance. Finally, participants will reflect upon their learning throughout this microcredential, focusing on how their practice has changed and how student learning has improved or will improve as a result.
Educators who successfully complete this microcredential will:
- Survey and discuss recent research about the teaching digital communication skills in the classroom (Synchronous and Asynchronous)
- Explore ways that technology can support student communication (Synchronous and Asynchronous)
- Create, deliver, and critique one or more lessons that build student communication skills supported by technology (Asynchronous)
- Reflect upon and summarize how their work in this microcredential will improve their practice and their students’ learning (Asynchronous)
This course is part of a larger microcredential stack, Teaching the 4Cs with Technology. Individuals can take part in individual courses or complete all four to earn a special badge and an ISBE-approved certification for their Professional Educator’s License (PEL). More information on the full stack is available at https://www.ltcillinois.org/courses/4cs/
Cost: $50
Course Period: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023 (Registration closes February 1, 2023)
Matt designs, develops, and evaluates the LTC’s digital professional learning, including working with subject matter experts to create learning objectives, conducting needs assessments, and delivering interactive online PD opportunities.