Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions

About

On this course, teachers will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science. You will build the skills needed to hold relevant, open, and exciting discussions in the classroom.

You will explore the best ways to help your students be productive and write long-form answers to questions. This course is useful CPD for teachers who are looking to improve their skills and put them to practice at school.

What you will learn

Over the following three weeks, you will:

• Explain the links between technologies and related impacts, across the different areas specified by exam boards
• Debate topics covering the entire Computer Science curriculum
• Develop plans for classroom discussions in a range of formats
• Engage your students with well-framed, relevant questions
• Summarise the main laws that affect the use of technology
• Demonstrate how to plan a written answer to a discursive Computer Science exam question

Syllabus

This course will cover:

• Different areas of impact: ethical, legal, cultural and environmental
• Setting up a good learning environment for discussion
• Planning discussion topics and formats
• Ways to encourage critical thinking about a topic
• Teaching students to draw conclusions
• Assisting with the transition from discussions to pieces of writing

Auto Summary

Enhance your skills in leading engaging classroom discussions for 14-16 year-old students in computer science. Offered by edX, this 12-week course focuses on personal development and is suitable for educators at an awareness level. Available through Professional and Starter subscriptions. Perfect for teachers aiming to boost student interaction and interest in technology topics.