Digital Teaching Academy
Professional Development Platform
Educational Technology Course
Master the integration of technology in education through 15 comprehensive modules. Each module includes lectures, hands-on labs, and assessments to help you effectively integrate tech tools into your teaching practice.
Welcome to Digital Teaching Academy
Educational Technology
Welcome Video and Overview
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Digital Teaching Academy!
This course is designed to help you become confident, creative, and intentional in the way you use technology as a future educator. Over the next 15 weeks, we'll explore how to:
- Design engaging lesson plans that integrate technology meaningfully.
- Use digital tools to support classroom management and communication.
- Create a culminating project that demonstrates your ability to weave technology into teaching practice.
This is going to be an exciting semester filled with hands-on projects, practical tools, and opportunities to connect what you learn here with your future classrooms.
How to Navigate the Course
Syllabus
The syllabus provides a broad overview of the semester—think of it as your roadmap. It outlines the major units, assignments, and due dates.
myMiddlesex
This is where you'll find your "home base" each week. Your grades and other pertinent college information will be found here.
Extra Help
This link will take you to the myMiddlsex page so that you can access your grades and other pertinent information.
Tips for Success
Check weekly course materials regularly. New content unlocks each week with step-by-step guidance to keep you on track.
Stay organized. Use the syllabus for deadlines, and explore each module page for all readings, videos, labs, and assignments.
Engage actively. The more you experiment with the tools, the more confident you'll be when you step into your own classroom.
Ask questions. If you're ever unsure about an assignment or tool, reach out early—there's plenty of support available.
I'm excited to see how you will explore, create, and apply technology throughout this semester. Let's make this a fun and meaningful journey into the world of educational technology.
Tutorial Reference Guides
In-depth teacher guides for Google Workspace tools — every feature, every menu, with classroom-specific examples and step-by-step workflows.
Complete Teacher Guide
Every menu item explained, teacher use cases, and advanced features for lesson planning, feedback, and collaboration.
Complete Teacher Guide
All 9 question types, auto-grading setup, branching logic, parent surveys, exit tickets, and Sheets data analysis.
Complete Teacher Guide
Stream, Classwork, Grades, rubrics, guardian summaries, originality reports, Meet integration, and year-over-year reuse.
Complete Teacher Guide
Every menu explained, Presenter View, Slide Master, animations, interactive hyperlinking, review games, and student projects.
Complete Teacher Guide
Folder structure, sharing workflows, assignment collection, Shared Drives, advanced search, and Google Takeout backup.
Complete Teacher Guide
Graphic organizers, annotated diagrams, concept maps, certificates, image masking, and live embedding into Docs and Slides.
Complete Teacher Guide
Digital gradebook setup, Forms+Sheets data pipelines, conditional formatting, attendance tracking, and essential formulas.
All 6 Tools
Print-ready Quick Reference
Printable Card — All 6 Tools
Keyboard shortcuts and key tips for Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, and Drawings — print and keep at your desk.
Complete Teacher Guide
Build class websites, embed Docs/Slides/Forms/Drawings, create parent portals, multi-module course sites, and share with students and parents.
Course Modules
Introduction to Educational Technology
Explore the foundations of educational technology and its impact on modern teaching and learning environments.
Google Workspace for Educators
Master Google Workspace tools including Classroom, Drive, Docs, and more to enhance your teaching workflow.
ISTE Standards and Modern Teaching Frameworks
Understand and apply ISTE Standards to create effective technology-integrated learning experiences.
Digital Citizenship and Ethics
Learn to teach responsible digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical technology use.
Professional Learning Networks
Build and leverage professional learning networks to grow as an educator in the digital age.
Research Paper #1
Apply your learning from modules 1-5 in a comprehensive research paper exploring educational technology topics.
Technology for Classroom Management and Parent Communication
Utilize technology tools to streamline classroom management and enhance parent-teacher communication.
Communication and Collaboration Tools for Students
Implement digital tools that foster student communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Project Based Learning
Design and facilitate technology-enhanced project-based learning experiences for deeper student engagement.
Differentiation Through Technology
Use technology to differentiate instruction and meet diverse learner needs in your classroom.
Using Technology to Assess and Give Feedback
Leverage digital assessment tools and strategies to provide timely, meaningful feedback to students.
Data-Driven Instruction
Analyze and use educational data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
Research Paper #2
Synthesize your learning from modules 7-12 in an advanced research paper on educational technology implementation.
Creativity and Multimedia in Learning
Integrate multimedia tools and creative technologies to enhance student expression and engagement.
Portfolio and Reflection
Create a comprehensive portfolio showcasing your learning journey and reflect on your growth as an educator.