Through this Digital Competencies course, you will learn about new digital tools that improve teaching effectiveness in today’s society and learn how to incorporate them effectively into the classroom. Modern education has highlighted the need for teaching methods that keep pace with technological advances, as these tools offer significant educational potential. Therefore, ongoing teacher training in digital skills is essential to integrate emerging educational trends into teaching practice. This Digital Competencies course provides the knowledge needed to equip educators to meet the demands of the digital society.
Cross-cutting
35 hours
Digital Skills
Digital Skills
The Digital Competencies Course is designed for all professionals in the education sector, including teachers, educationalists, counsellors, social workers, etc. It is also an excellent choice for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of innovative teaching methods or update their skills in using new technologies.
35 hours
Digital Skills
Course objectives
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To develop digital skills in the field of education.
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To analyse the strategies required for the creation of ICT projects.
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To reflect on the educational needs in communication societies.
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To guide the educator in the use and creation of a webinar.
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To reconstruct the role of the educator in the digital society.
What does it prepare you for?
This Digital Competencies course offers the chance to learn about new trends in the field of education. It also provides you with the essential tools to create impactful educational projects that meet the current needs of society. Through this course, you will acquire the digital skills necessary for effectively enhancing your lessons.
Teaching units
TEACHING UNIT 1. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE AN OPERATING SYSTEM?
1. Various versions and operating systems are available
2. Start-up, shutdown and hibernation
3. Basic programmes
4. File and folder management
TEACHING UNIT 2. DIGITISE YOUR TOOLS!
1. Identifying basic browser functions
2. Summary of basic browser settings
3. The difference between browsing web pages and searching
4. Using simple filters to narrow down search results
5. Navigating a virtual learning platform
TEACHING UNIT 3. LEARN ABOUT DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
1. Email
2. Basic video conferencing
3. Digital identity. Your online presence
TEACHING UNIT 4. ARE YOU PROTECTING YOUR DIGITAL CONTENT?
1. Description of the main risks associated with the use of technological devices
2. Implementing basic safety and security measures
3. Implementing digital content security
TEACHING UNIT 5. SAFE WEB BROWSING
1. Identification of data provided online
2. Identification and description of data protection levels
3. Setting privacy options
4. Secure electronic transactions