Digital learning in schools, Session 4: Content and apps for teaching

Welcome to Content and apps for teaching. This is the fourth session of Via Afrika’s Digital learning in schools Course. The aim of this session is to give you the understanding necessary to help you choose content for your digital devices.

By the end of the session, you will:

• understand that a digital device is a tool, and that content is required to make it useful
• appreciate different sources of content for digital devices
• appreciate the importance of eLearning theory (Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, TPACK, SAMR) in teaching with technology
• be able to differentiate among the different types of eBooks
• be able to make an informed decision as to which eBook type best suits your individual context and needs
• appreciate the functions of eBook Reader Apps (Google Play Books and Snapplify)
• have an understanding of how to develop an eBook in PDF and ePUB formats
• have an appreciation of what needs to be considered when you are choosing an app for a learner
• know about three Note-taking Apps (Google Keep, OneNote, Evernote)
• know about the Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids Apps
• know about the Explain Everything App
• have an understanding of ChatGPT and its use in the classroom

We suggest that you download the Class Notes first so you can follow along during the training.