Module 2: Overcoming Obstacles to Change
In this module, you will explore how to apply change management techniques, analyze the digital divide and the impact it has on education, distinguish why it is important to encourage girls to use technology, and determine common threats when it comes to Internet/technology safety and methods to combat them.
At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the characteristics and key educational/cultural influences of the Net-Generation with those of previous generations.
- Discuss why and how instructional approaches need to change to effectively engage and educate the Net-Generation.
- Describe potential negative reactions and obstacles to technology in the classroom and develop a plan for implementing methods for overcoming those obstacles.
- Generalize course content to reflect how the multicultural, special-needs and gifted, and other diverse populations within classrooms have their needs met by the application of the skills, strategies, and knowledge gained in this course.
- Reflect continuously on personal expertise, using the knowledge and skills associated with this course, and use these insights actively as the basis for ongoing professional growth.
- Work collaboratively to share knowledge, skills, and experiences; refine understanding of content; give and receive feedback; and improve expertise.