Technology Training Solutions for Teachers

The role of technology in every aspect of our lives, including education , cannot be undermined. With the rapid advances in technology , it is not easy to keep pace with the multitude of new tools that have come about in the last decade and which can be used very effectively in the classroom.

Chalkpad provides a comprehensive training programme for teachers where they are trained on the use of technology to effectively and efficiently teach. This training covers tools that are mostly available free of cost to anyone. The training broadly covers the following areas:

Indexing the world’s information Here we introduce tools that help teachers harness the wealth of information across cyberspace by using advanced techniques in Google as well as using other very powerful tools and sites. Subject Specific Tools Here we introduce tools that help teacher find and use information and teaching tools related to teaching of specific subject. Organizing Course Information Here we introduce tools that are available to the teacher to help him/her structure their courses well . Specifically this part introduces learning management systems / course authoring tools. Brainstorming Tools Here we introduce tools that help in lateral thinking and developing ideas through collaborative interaction between teachers and students using brainstorming tools. Communication and Collaboration Tools ! Here we introduce tools that help in teacher to teacher, teacher to student, student to student, etc collaboratively work on academic and non-academic projects. Networking Here we introduce tools for the teacher to help them network effectively with educators from across the world and grow their knowledge base and value through collaborative work and discussions. Stay in Touch Here we introduce tools for the teacher to automatically help him/her stay up to date, with minimal effort , on trends and topics of his/her interest. Technology in the Classroom Some general topics of discussion here which look at the future of technology usage in Education.

We provide an overview session on all these topics as well as in-depth sessions on any one area of choice from above. For more information on this training programme, please write to trainings@chalkpad.in