Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society
Learn to teach how technology shapes global communication, security, and daily life in K-12 education.
Learn to teach how technology shapes global communication, security, and daily life in K-12 education.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Teach impacts of internet censorship and digital communication
Explain modern security concepts and practices
Demonstrate technology's influence on daily life
Implement effective teaching strategies for technical concepts
Align lessons with computer science standards
Create engaging activities about technology's global impact
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.3 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the global impact of technology on society and prepares K-12 educators to teach these concepts effectively. The curriculum covers three main areas: freedom of speech and internet censorship, technology's impact on daily life including autonomous vehicles and IoT, and information security including cryptocurrency and cybersecurity. Teachers learn both the technical concepts and pedagogical approaches to help students understand how technology is reshaping our world. The course aligns with CSTA K-12 computer science standards and emphasizes practical teaching strategies.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 47 Minutes to complete
Freedom of Speech
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Life Made Easy
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Keeping your Information Secure
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Impacts of Computing & Pedagogy
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Computing Education Pioneer and Pedagogical Innovation Leader
Dr. Beth Simon serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego, where she has revolutionized computer science education through evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum development. After earning her Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCSD in 2002, she has dedicated her career to advancing computing education at both K-12 and university levels. Her pioneering work includes developing high school computing curricula, implementing Peer Instruction methodologies, and creating the Graduate Certificate program for K-12 Computer Science Education. Her diverse roles have included serving as Director of UCSD's Center for Teaching Development, Principal Teaching and Learning Specialist at Coursera (2014-2015), and Faculty Advisor for Digital Learning in the UCSD Teaching + Learning Commons. Her research, supported by numerous National Science Foundation grants, has significantly improved student outcomes in computing education, particularly through active learning practices and technology-enhanced teaching. Her impact extends beyond UCSD through her work with the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at UBC and her leadership in developing MOOCs and professional development programs for educators nationwide.
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