The document outlines details about a core course for pre-service teachers that aims to help students discover and use contemporary learning technologies. It notes that the rapid growth of knowledge means users must be lifelong learners. The target audience is from novices to accomplished web users. The course will focus on understanding digital pedagogies and their ubiquitous nature, as well as developing a professional discussion and e-portfolio. Challenges include novices learning about new technologies, while rewards include extending skills and knowledge and increased student engagement through discussion forums.

1. Scot Aldred Course Designer

2. Wendy Fasso Course Coordinator

3. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Core Course for Pre-Service Teachers Discover and use contemporary learning technologies

4. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Old World Knowledge is finite and restricted Easy to be expert New World Internet Rapid knowledge growth Ubiquitous availability of knowledge Learning Networks = knowledge (Siemens, 2004) Learn –Unlearn—Re-learn

5. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Education Technology Most rapid growth Terms include: Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), elearning and Educational Technology Combine media & computers Rapid growth means users must be lifelong learners—few experts Join elearning networks

6. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Course Target Audience From novices to accomplished Web users Course/Program Focus Understand contemporary digital pedagogies Ubiquitous nature of the technology Futures focus Developing a Professional discussion Beginning an e.Portfolio

7. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Program Challenges and Rewards Novices will learn about a whole new world Regular web users will extend and refine their skills and knowledge Increased student learning engagement Use the Moodle discussion forums Forum questions will be answered during your lecturer’s consultation hours Real-time communication available--chat & Skype

8. Scot Aldred Course Coordinator Good Luck with your exploration Music: “Beach Bum” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"