Accesible Digital Technology for Teachers – EAS-NT2
Easy School of Languages

COURSE SUMMARY:
Over 50 percent of teachers worldwide are not digital natives and many work in schools that are not equipped with state-of-the-art technology. However, technology is an integral part of our students lives and today’s lessons need to reflect this. This course aims to make technology accessible for all teachers no matter what their previous experience by covering the latest developments in e-learning and exploiting the potential of students’ own devices as learning tools. Through practical, hands-on sessions you will learn how to create interactive lessons and digital content using basic online tools and apps that can be used
in a primary or secondary school environment. Students will document their progress throughout the course by posting updates in the form of videos, blogs etc on social media.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must have B1 (Intermediate) level of English or above.
- All trainees need to bring a laptop or tablet to all sessions with a mouse and charger. Students bringing company devices must make sure that they have administrative permission in order to download the software that is an essential part of this course.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Integrate a variety of digital tools into their teaching practices to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Develop strategies to encourage and support students in using technology for research, collaboration, and creative expression.
- Design and implement technology­driven projects that align with curriculum goals, fostering critical thinking and problem­solving skills in students.
- Create interactive exercises and assessments using technology, aimed at reinforcing key concepts and providing immediate feedback to students.
- Explore the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in the classroom, learning how to personalize learning experiences and automate routine tasks.
- Promote digital literacy among students, emphasizing the ethical use.

SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
1) Monday
- Course introduction
- Exploring ways students can act as digital creators rather than passive consumers
2) Thursday
- Strategies for managing and exploiting digital distractions
- Using online video content effectively in the classroom
3) Wednesday
- Applying gamification techniques to increase learner engagement
- Practical introduction to AI for classroom use
4) Thursday
- Designing and integrating blogs/websites into learning
- Creating classroom and school rules for responsible technology usage
5) Friday
- Group and individual projects
- Presentations and feedbacks

OTHER INFORMATION:
- Lessons per week: 30 lessons/week
- Lesson duration: 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum age: 21+
- Class size: maximum 12
*** Our reduced hours policy applies in the case of 3 or less course participants.

Przykładowe zajęcia dodatkowe:

bowling *, cycling *, diving *, horse riding *, surfing *, windsurfing *

boat cruises *, boat party *, cheese & wine tasting *, city tour/walk, conversation practice, cultural activities, dinner in a typical restaurant *, international evenings, jeep safari *, museum visits, pronunciation lessons/workshops, pub and restaurant evenings, school party, theatre or cinema visit *, wine tasting *

Mdina *, Valetta *, Gozo *, Comino *, Blue Lagoon *, Sicily *

* zajęcia dodatkowo płatne