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Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions

Offered By: Raspberry Pi Foundation via edX

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Teacher Professional Development Courses Critical Thinking Courses

Course Description

Overview

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On this course, teachers will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science. You will build the skills needed to hold relevant, open, and exciting discussions in the classroom.

You will explore the best ways to help your students be productive and write long-form answers to questions. This course is useful CPD for teachers who are looking to improve their skills and put them to practice at school.


Syllabus

This course will cover:

  • Different areas of impact: ethical, legal, cultural and environmental
  • Setting up a good learning environment for discussion
  • Planning discussion topics and formats
  • Ways to encourage critical thinking about a topic
  • Teaching students to draw conclusions
  • Assisting with the transition from discussions to pieces of writing

Taught by

Mac Bowley

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