CERTIFIED DIGITAL EDUCATOR ™ (CDE)
Introduction:
The digital educator is engaged in the use of digital tools and
technologies including both software and hardware in teaching and
learning from preschool to higher education, including corporate and
technical training. Digital tools and technologies are employed to enhance
learning, communication, collaboration, critical, creative, and innovative
thinking. Unfortunately, not all educators have been adequately prepared
and hence the urgent need for educators to be digitally literate and to
electively integrate technology, harness the vast resources on the web and
prepare students for the digital future.
Aims of the Programme:
The Certified Digital Educator™ is designed to enhance the skills and
competencies of educators in using digital tools and technologies in the
teaching and learning. The programme provides participants with a
comprehensive understanding of the theory and best practices of digital
teaching and learning at all levels of education.
Aims of the Programme:
The Certified Digital Educator™ is designed to enhance the skills and
competencies of educators in using digital tools and technologies in the
teaching and learning. The programme provides participants with a
comprehensive understanding of the theory and best practices of digital
teaching and learning at all levels of education.
Programme Structure
The Certified Digital Educator™ consists of FOUR modules as follows:
The Module briefly discusses the science of human learning and how
digital tools and technologies support student learning. Focus is on the
design of learning experiences that leverage on the strengths of digital
technologies and to understand how they impact cognitive, emotional and
social processes involved in learning. The Model of Teaching and Learning
Using Digital Technologies (MTLDT) is introduced which provides a
framework for the design and implementation of pedagogical strategies
adopting digital tools and technologies.
Topics:
Week 1 – Science of human learning – behaviorism, cognitivism,
constructivism and constructivism
Week 2 – Digital technologies impacting human learning – evolution of
digital technologies from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0
Week 3 – The Model of Teaching and Learning Using Digital Technologies – Blooms learning outcomes, three types of online interaction and three schools of thought on learning
Week 4 – Roles and responsibilities of the digital educator – develop and deliver digital content, assess student progress, foster a culture of digital
literacy, ensure safety and ethics, and keep updated.
The module examines the variety of digital tools and technologies that may
be used by educators in supporting the delivery of instruction. Each tool is
examined to determine its e cacy in increasing accessibility and flexibility,
enhancing learning and thinking, and promoting student engagement and
motivation. The specific tools and technologies included vary depending on
the specific needs and goals of instruction. Video clips will be used to
explain how to use the different digital tools and technologies.
Topics:
Week 1 – Learning management systems – Moodle, Google LMS, web-conferencing tools, communication tools
Week 2 – Collaboration tools – WhatsApp, Telegram, Wiki, educational apps
Week 3 – Multimedia and assessment tools – Text-to-speech, text-to-video, video creation, podcast creation, simulation tools, gamification, quiz makers
Week 4 – Extended reality and artificial Intelligence – augmented reality,
virtual reality, chatgpt, quillbot, paraphrase tools
The module examines the array of pedagogical strategies that may be
implemented in the using digital tools and technologies. Focus is on the
teaching-learning techniques that integrate various digital technologies
with the aim of enhancing understanding of content, promoting critical,
creative and innovative thinking. Included are tips for integrating
technology for each of the pedagogical strategies implemented in the
classroom, including the assessment of student learning. Video clips will
be used to explain how to use the different pedagogical strategies
in the classroom.
Topics:
Week 1 – Models of hybrid-blended learning.
Week 2 – Activities for setting tone, encouragement and curiosity
Week 3 – Activities for fun, autonomy, and relevance
Week 4 – Activities for interactivity, engagement, and dissonance
The module examines the creation and curation of digital content. Creation of digital content includes creation of videos, podcasts, e-books, quizzes, augmented reality assets, and more. Curation of digital content refers to the process of selecting, organizing and sharing educational materials that are relevant to a particular subject or topic. Effective creation and curation of digital content require good knowledge of the subject, technical skills, content management, and an understanding how students learn best. Video clips will be used to explain how to create and curate digital content for learning.
Topics:
Week 1 – Types of digital content on the Web
Week 2 – Writing a Self-instructional Module (SIM)
Week 3 – Curating web resources for teaching – OERs
Week 4 – Creating digital resources for teaching
Self-Paced Independent Learning
For each module participants are provided with a
self-instructional module (SIM) which is written as
‘simple as possible but not simpler’. The ‘must
know’ knowledge and skills for each module are
presented in the SIM which participants can
download and read oine. Interspersed in the SIM
are Learning Activities which participants are
encouraged to complete.
Synchronous Learning
A 2-hour webinar will be conducted discussing the
main ideas in each module. Participants are
encouraged to attend and brainstorm among
themselves and with the assigned online tutor.
Asynchronous Learning
Participants will be assigned to a group using
WhatsApp or Telegram and are encouraged to
discuss with other participants and the assigned
facilitator the contents of each module. The Forum
will be used for participants to discuss the main
ideas in each module among themselves and with
the facilitator.
Assessment
Assessment for each module is based on:
• 60% Assignment which involves the solution of a problem
• 40% Online Test which consists of 20 multiple-choice questions
Certification
•Upon completion of each module and obtaining a pass grade,
participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion
•Upon completion of all FOUR modules and obtaining a pass grade,
participants will be awarded the Certified Digital Educator™
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