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FSC2340 Teaching and Supporting Pupils Online via ClassDojo, Seesaw and Google

Course Description

This course will allow you to gain skills in Teaching and Supporting Pupils Online. Learn how to use digital learning platforms such as ClassDojo, Seesaw and Google, and explore practical ways to integrate Digital Technologies into teaching, learning and assessment.

You will be able to teach students using digital technology where they can post text, audio, video and interactive assessments. School leaders and Digital Technology Co-ordinators will be able to explore the Digital Learning Framework (DLF) and learn how to manage the transformation of teaching and learning as they embed digital technologies into practice, as well as the six-step process of School Self Evaluation (SSE) and the Looking at Our Schools (LAOS) Framework– a key guide to improvement in schools.

Digital Learning Platforms allow teachers to create content and use tools that enhance Pupils’ enjoyment in their learning experience. The interactive components of these platforms show pupils’ progress and achievement of learning outcomes. Their engagement with learning contributes to their sense of wellbeing. These platforms also allow teachers to develop pupils’ subject-specific skills and attitudes in accordance with the School Curriculum.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2340
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 3 July 2023
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Monday, 3rd July 2023 and must be completed by Friday, 18th August 2023 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Technical Support: Our Technical Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Preparing for Online Learning

  • Digital Learning
  • Understand the circumstances that affect online teaching from the perspective of the teacher, learners, and school
  • Provide an overview of resources and tools available for online learning
  • Create a personalised plan for online teaching that meets the needs of specific class levels, and the individual learning needs of pupils.
  • Assess your plan and consider challenges

Module 2: Digital Learning Platforms – Your Virtual Classroom

  • Identify the hardware and software required for optimal online teaching
  • Explain the various Digital Platforms and how they can serve as virtual classrooms
  • Understand what you can do with ClassDojo, Seesaw & Google Classroom and their primary features
  • Learn how to set up a Virtual Classroom using a digital learning platform that meet the needs of specific class levels and the individual learning needs of pupils

Module 3: Teaching with Video

  • Identify ways in which Video Lessons can enhance online/blended teaching
  • Consider possible challenges and accessibility issues delivering video lessons might have for the teacher, learners and school
  • Provide an overview of Video Conferencing Tools
  • Understand how to use Live Video Lessons for online/blended teaching
  • Understand how to use Pre-recorded Video Lessons for online/blended teaching

Module 4: Creating Lesson Content

  • Learn about the format and compatibility of digital resources
  • Learn how to Use/Adapt Existing Content for online teaching
  • Explore different ways of Creating Content using digital platforms and tools
  • Understand what you can do with Online Tools/resources
  • Identify ways to integrate Offline Activities into your online teaching plan
  • Learn how to create Assessments with optimal feedback and motivation that meet the needs of specific class levels and the individual learning needs of pupils
  • Identify ways to ensure efficiency in online/blended teaching

Module 5: The Digital Learning Framework and SSE

  • Become familiar with  key updated policy documents
  • Familiarise participants with the SSE six step process and the content of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF)
  • Understand the objectives, layout and content of the Digital Learning Framework.
  • Outline what policy documents led to the formation of the Digital Learning Framework
  • Build a digital learning plan for use in their teaching and learning next year with a digital portfolios focus.

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  • 6. Receive Login Credentials

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  • 7. Start Training

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  • 8. Receive Certificate

    Once you have completed your training and all the required steps outlined in the course, you’ll be able to request your certificate to download / print and progress to your next course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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