Introduction to the Module

Adapting the classroom to digital requires teachers to be able to know and use various platforms and tools to create, modify, manage and share content in different formats (text, image, audio, video, etc.) to be used in a classroom context with their students. It is also important to recognize intellectual property rights and licenses to use content produced by others. In fact, more important than analyzing the information is knowing how to interpret it critically. This will allow identifying needs and possible problems in a digital environment and devising strategies to solve them.

There are several reasons that justify the relevance of developing the teacher’s digital capacity and, consequently, the adoption of a digital culture in schools. Among others, there is an increase in students’ interest in their learning, as they are users of technology. However, the development of a digital culture also helps to optimize school management, namely the teaching and learning process itself. Digital culture has a great influence on the students’ learning process and one of the strengths of this integration is the fact that it helps students become real protagonists of their learning. Among the reasons that lead to this more active participation is that technology helps in the development of communication and critical thinking. In addition, creativity tends to be more stimulated. This approach in schools is a way to also promote awareness of the correct use of technology and that when used correctly, they can contribute to improving the society where they live.

Some examples:

• to prepare digital resources that allow students to develop and put into practice digital skills;
• to identify resources and strategies that make use of digital to adapt teaching strategies to students’ needs;
• to prepare digital resources that allow students to be actively involved in the teaching-learning process;
• to integrate digital resources in the planning and implementation of teaching and learning strategies;
• to prepare digital resources that allow the analysis of evidence of students’ learning as well as provide feedback on this evidence;
• to develop skills in the use of digital technologies for formative and summative assessment.

The learning objectives of this Module are:

1. For the duty manager, being able to suggest ideas to the adaptation of classrooms to the digital environment through the support of class coordinators;
2. For the duty manager, being able to collaborate with the Head of Departments to implement digital activities and training;
3. For the duty manager, being able to support the teachers in planning and management of digital learning solutions;
4. To increase the knowledge about different digital resources;
5. To increase the use of digital resources adapting the to different teaching strategies;
6. To develop skills in the use of digital resources for formative and summative assessment.

In this Module, you will learn how some digital tools are used and integrated in the classroom, using certain mobile devices.