Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Goals

The overall objective of this course is to train teachers to acquire and improve their digital competences up to an intermediate or B1 level. This involves developing skills in several key areas of digital competence, including the effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the classroom, digital literacy, online safety, the integration of technology in teaching, and fostering innovation and creativity.
Furthermore, the course aims to help educators understand and address the challenges associated with the digital divide and diversity in the classroom, and to use technology to foster critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and effective assessment.
Upon completion of the course, educators will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the digital environment, integrate technology into their teaching practice effectively and safely, and use technology to enhance student learning and engagement. In short, they will be well prepared to be digitally competent educators in the 21st century.

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

What it prepares you for

The “University Specialization Course in Development of Digital Teaching Competence Level B1” can open several professional opportunities:
Improving Teaching Skills: The knowledge and skills gained in this course can help educators improve their teaching practice, which may lead to leadership opportunities at your current educational institution.
Trainer of trainers: Teachers who complete this course can become trainers of other teachers at your institution or others, sharing their knowledge and skills in digital competence.
Educational Technology Consultant: With a deep understanding of digital competence, educators can offer their services as educational technology consultants, helping schools and educational institutions integrate these skills into their curriculum and teaching practices.
Digital Content Developer: Educators can use their digital literacy skills to create and sell digital educational content such as online courses, e-learning materials, etc.
Roles in EdTech Companies: Companies that develop educational technology often look for professionals with classroom experience and a deep understanding of digital skills. Teachers who complete this course may be attractive candidates for these roles.

It is important to note that career opportunities may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, teacher experience level, market demand, among others.

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Who is it addressed to?

This course is primarily aimed at teachers at all educational levels who wish to improve their digital competence to an intermediate or B1 level. This includes, but is not limited to, primary, secondary, high school and university teachers. It may also be useful for corporate trainers and anyone who is in a teaching role and wants to integrate more technology into their teaching practice.
Additionally, while the course is designed with educators in mind, anyone interested in improving their digital skills and learning more about integrating technology into education could benefit from this course. This could include school administrators, curriculum designers, school librarians, educational support technicians, and parents who are helping their children with online learning.

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Methodology

The course methodology is based on 100% online learning, through the Aula_SMART virtual campus, an innovative and easy-to-use platform that will allow you to access all the course content and resources from any location and device. The course has a highly specialized teaching team, made up of education professionals with extensive experience and training in the analysis of teaching skills. They will accompany and guide you throughout the learning process, through personalized tutoring by phone, chat, email and even videoconference. The teaching method is completely multidisciplinary, as it combines different pedagogical approaches and strategies, such as:

- Theoretical content, where the fundamental concepts and principles of the analysis of teaching competencies will be presented, as well as the normative and reference frameworks that regulate them.
- Practical content, where theoretical knowledge will be applied to real or simulated cases of educational practice, using tools and methodologies to evaluate and develop teaching skills.
- Self-assessment activities, where teachers will reflect on their own teaching performance and on areas of strength and improvement, as well as on strategies to enhance them.
- Collaborative learning activities, where the exchange of experiences, opinions and proposals will be encouraged through forums.

In this way, the course methodology offers you dynamic, participatory training adapted to your needs and interests, which prepares you to be a competent and effective teacher, capable of adapting to the demands and challenges of today's education.

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Official character

Valid for scoring in the teaching opposition scale according to RD 276/2007 of February 23 and for the scale corresponding to the state-wide transfer competition, according to Royal Decree 1364/2010 of October 29.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Vocational Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master's Degree and Doctorate). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at the acquisition of certain competences, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, and may be credited as merit in job banks and/or competitive examinations, always within the section of Complementary Training and/or Continuing Training, always being essential to review the specific requirements for scoring of the specific public job bank to which we wish to apply.

Development of Digital Competence for Teachers Level B1

Qualification

Homologable for competitive examinations

The continuing education courses are valid for scoring in the teaching competition scale, having a minimum duration of 125 hours (5 ECTS credits), to contribute up to a maximum of 2 POINTS in the "Other merits" section that are included in all the Calls for Competitions in the Spanish territory, according to RD 276/2007 of February 23 (BOE 2/3/2007) on Access to the Teaching Civil Service. These courses are also valid for the scale corresponding to the state-wide transfer competition, according to Royal Decree 1364/2010 of October 29.

The duration of the courses in Catalonia must not exceed 10 hours per week and in Castilla y León 20 hours per week in order to be taken into account in their entirety according to the latest published bulletins (DOGC No. 6205 of 3/9/2012 and BOCYL No. 241 of 16/12/2014), so we have adapted the period of their completion.