EdTech Fundamentals

In an era where technology is reshaping education, understanding and effectively deploying educational technology (EdTech) is essential for fostering active, personalised, and engaging learning experiences. This one-day workshop equips educators with foundational skills and strategies to integrate EdTech effectively in diverse educational contexts. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential EdTech tools, explore practical applications, and develop strategies to overcome common challenges. Designed for educators in Singapore, this workshop addresses the latest trends in EdTech, ethical considerations, and how to create future-ready classrooms that keep pace with evolving technology. By the end of the day, you’ll be ready to integrate EdTech confidently, maximising student engagement and preparing learners for success in a digital world.

What you will take away:

• Hands-on experience with key EdTech tools tailored to diverse educational needs, from content creation to student assessment.
• Strategies for designing technology-enhanced learning that promote active, personalised, and collaborative engagement.
• Solutions to overcome common challenges in EdTech implementation, such as digital access, teacher training, and ethical considerations.
• Insight into ethical considerations surrounding EdTech use, including data privacy, accessibility, and equity.
• An action plan for integrating EdTech into your teaching practice, supporting your ability to create future-ready classrooms.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Gain a practical understanding of the key concepts, trends, and best practices in EdTech.
• Increase awareness of various EdTech tools and platforms suitable for different educational contexts and levels.
• Recognise both the potential benefits and challenges of integrating technology into teaching and learning.
• Develop an understanding of the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the application of EdTech in different educational contexts and levels.

Skills

• Master foundational EdTech concepts and explore trends that support active, collaborative, and personalised learning experiences.
• Gain hands-on skills with EdTech tools to improve classroom engagement, streamline assessment, and foster collaboration.
• Develop strategies for ethical and equitable EdTech use, ensuring accessibility and responsible technology integration.
• Prepare for future EdTech advancements by creating adaptive strategies for evolving technologies in diverse educational contexts.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel, School Leaders, instructional designers, and administrators/executives from all levels of education. No prior AI experience is required. This workshop is suitable for educators across all levels of experience, whether you're completely new to AI or looking to enhance your existing knowledge.