CS 102: Computer Applications for Educators

Computer Applications for Educators is designed to provide an introduction to the integration and use of digital technology in educational settings. The purpose of this course is to guide pre-service teachers in understanding the issues surrounding technology integration in schools, and how digital technologies impact teaching and learning in the 21st century. The course addresses specific topics concerning various dimensions of technology integration and use in education, including historical, theoretical, ethical, equitable, practical, and pedagogical. Students develop technology-infused instructional environments that are student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based; that emphasize critical thinking; and that support specific curricular goals - as stated in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.