Mount Kenya University introduces a New Program for teachers; ICT in Education

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Mount Kenya University Digital Literacy Programme for Teachers (DLPT)

ICT in Education sets out knowledge and skills relating to the pedagogically effective use of ICT to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom.

Course Objectives:

Understand the key concepts and benefits of using ICT to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom.
Outline considerations for planning an ICT-enhanced lesson.
Understand safety, security and well-being considerations when using ICT in education.
Outline ICT resources that can be used to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
Understand how to source and evaluate ICT resources to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
Outline key features of classroom technologies.
Use key features of a learning platform.

Target
Teachers in primary schools and secondary schools.
Teaching staff in universities/ tertiary institutions from other disciplines besides Information Technology.

Duration:

3 Days Training and Practicals
1 Day Assessments

Entry Requirements:

Copy of ID/Passport
Academic / Professional Certificates
Introductory Letter from School/College/University/Tertiary Institution

Mode of Study:

Day, Evening and Weekend Intakes (Continuously)

Application Procedure

Download and complete the student application form and present your documents at MKU campuses offering the ICT in Education program. Alternatively, email a scanned copy of your application form and accompanying documents to cpd@mku.ac.ke. A non-refundable Application fee of Kshs 1,000/- is applicable before any application can be processed.

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