Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

University of Queensland via Coursera

Overview

Delve into the "Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future" course, offered by the University of Queensland on Coursera, designed to prepare educators to teach the next generation about the digital transformation shaping our world. This specialized course focuses on the intersection of the Internet's influence on career trajectories and the evolution of traditional workplaces, tailored specifically for K12 learning environments.

Participants will engage with a dynamic curriculum that pairs teaching sections to examine the "Impact of Computing" in daily life against the "Technologies and Computing Concepts" that drive these changes. Through this structure, the course addresses key topics such as technology-facilitated freelancing, the pivotal role of platforms like LinkedIn, cloud computing's impact on workplace flexibility, and the ongoing shift towards digital careers driven by advancements in data science and artificial intelligence.

As part of a comprehensive Specialization, this course not only covers essential computing concepts across five digital "worlds" but also equips educators with effective pedagogical strategies. You'll learn to assess and utilize curricular materials, critically evaluate lesson plans, and focus on teaching HTML and other computing fundamentals. Emphasizing the "impacts of computing," "networks and the Internet," and "data and analysis," the course aligns with CSTA K-12 computer science standards and promotes practices such as fostering an inclusive computing culture, defining computational problems, and communicating effectively about computing.

This course is ideal for educators aiming to equip pre-college students with the knowledge to navigate and succeed in the digital era. Explore the technologies and computing concepts behind today's digital workplace and prepare to inspire young minds to become thoughtful and adept participants in their digital worlds.

Categories include Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and K12 Courses.