Online TESOL Technology Course

Teach English with Technology

This first and only Online TESOL Technology Course, which is brought to you by ITTO, the pioneer of this one of a kind program, is the only certification devoted to train English Teachers to use or strengthen their knowledge in integrating technology in educational settings.

As the TESOL Association adapted and created standards which are specifically aimed at teaching English and the use of technologies, ITTO’s Online TESOL Technology Course introduces different kinds of tools that are user-friendly and that can be learned on a self-study basis. In this Self-Guided course of 25 hours, you will learn to employ new techniques that go beyond the use of conventional classroom items. You will try some of the tools yourself and decide how these tools can provide an added value to your lessons as well as your professional development. Review the requirements.

Why use technology in the classroom?

Researchers suggest that technology enhances learning by means of active engagement, group participation, periodic interaction and feedback among the participants, and contact with the real world. In addition, students will improve their writing skills, thinking skills, meaningful creative work, problem solving, global communication, their attitude, ability to use tools, and comprehension due to individualized instruction.

Through informative lectures, videos, and gadgets (tools) you will learn to:

Teach English through technology, for example, teaching online!
Discover and use the latest learning platforms.
Replace the usual classroom items for devices and customized programs.
Keep young learners and teenagers engaged throughout the class.

Included in the course fee of $60 USD (Regular Price: $95 USD):

Internationally Recognized Certificate
25 hours of downloadable and printable course material
Tons of teaching resources and teaching devices
An insight of your own teaching styles and methodological preferences
Lifelong access to our Grads' Corner
Encouraging of independent learning strategies

In this Specialty Certificate Program you will:

Acquire and maintain a foundation of knowledge and skills in technology for professional purposes
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in basic technological concept
Select the appropriate technology to meet specific purposes
Explore emerging tools and participate in learning communities
Integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills with technology
Use technology to support your own teaching approach
Design activities supported by technology to meet specific learning goals and curricular objectives
Apply technology in record-keeping, feedback, and assessment
Evaluate and implement relevant technologies to assess students

What is the purpose of technology in an educational setting?

Integrating technology in a learning environment can have lots of positive results in enhancing learning as long as we have a specific purpose and a goal for using the technology. Among others:

Lessons are more interactive, more visual and more stimulating
Teachers promote collaborative work engaging students in project oriented tasks
Students participate in the creation of learning content
Students asses themselves through interactive quizzes
Teachers can take virtual trips and learn about cultural aspects of the English language and they can also learn about their student's own cultures
Teachers get a better access to a rich source of learning materials and resources shared by other teachers
Teachers enrich their professional knowledge by participating in forums and mailing lists with other teachers

Note: You must have a TEFL, TESOL, or TESL Certificate in order to take any Specialty Certificate Course. If you do not have one, sign up for ITTO’s Online TEFL Program + TESOL Technology Course!