2517: Tech-Savvy Teaching: Empowering Educators With the Latest EdTech Tools

• Instructor: Traci Piltz

• Dates: July 30-31, 2025

• Location: Virtual 

• Time: 8:30-5:00, both days, with a 1-hour lunch break

• Target Audience: K-12

• Special Instructions: REQUIRED - Participation must be on a computer or laptop with reliable internet. Participants must have "basic computer skills" and the ability to join and navigate a Zoom meeting and the ability to perform basic technology tasks independently. Full & active participation, with cameras on, is required. A Zoom link will be sent to your registration email before the course starts.

• MSU-Northern Syllabus: 2517 MSUN Syllabus - Traci Piltz

This course is designed to help K-12 educators explore and master the latest educational technologies that can enhance their teaching and engage students in meaningful ways. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of tech tools and platforms, learning how to seamlessly integrate them into their classroom practices. We will focus on a variety of tools for interactive learning including collaboration & student creation, as well as AI tools for teachers and kids. Time will also be spent discussing digital citizenship, online safety and student digital literacy to help YOU become a tech-savvy teacher and enhance your tech-y skills!