Course Description
Integrating technology is the key to delivering truly differentiated instruction that recognizes and supports the unique learning style of every student. This course will show educators how to move beyond conventional methods by effectively utilizing classroom technology, student devices, and assistive tools to tailor lessons, assignments, and behavioral supports, ensuring instruction aligns with individual abilities, multiple intelligences, and specific learning needs, including those of students in special education. By incorporating a wide range of digital resources into routines and lesson plans, teachers can boost student engagement, promote creativity, and foster self-regulation, ultimately accelerating academic progress and positive participation for all learners.
Audience
K-12 Teachers and Special Educators
About the Instructor
Liz Kerrigan has worked in Sudbury Public Schools for 20 years, starting as an elementary teacher and then moving into a middle school math classroom. For the last 10 years, she has held the role of Instructional Technology Integration Specialist. While at Sudbury, Liz has played a role in many technology pilots, ranging from smartboards and iPads to G-Suite and a 1:1 Chromebook initiative. She facilitates the technology integration professional development in Sudbury, supports teacher, student, and parent tech-needs on a daily basis, and most recently manages her district Makerspace. Liz is a Google Certified Educator, a facilitator for Code.org, and a practicum supervisor for Lesley University.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Math/Computer science from Boston College, a Master’s degree in Science Education from Lesley University, and an Instructional Technology certificate. She currently is working for BootUP PD as a contractor writing AI curriculum for elementary school. You will quickly be able to tell that she has a passion for anything technology related that gets kids excited about learning and hopes that you will also experience some excitement during this course work!