Registrations are invited for Course on Design Thinking in Education for Learning with EdTech by TISS. The course will be conducted in online mode.

About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is India’s premier University for applied social science research and education. The Institute is a deemed university and is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. 

Course Details

This course will take participants through steps of design thinking as applicable in education. Through collaboration and iterative thinking around the design, participants will develop ways of thinking through and creating solutions to their identified problems. This involves integrating the students’ context, affordances of technology and consideration of systemic constraints into the design thinking process to create meaningful, implementable and contextual solutions.

This course is suitable for teachers, curriculum designers and developers, teacher educators, education practitioners and those involved/interested in materials and curriculum design and development in the subjects of language (Modern Indian Languages including English as a first or second language), mathematics and science, education technology, textbook design, children’s learning, (interdisciplinary) themes like environment, gender etc.

The objective of this course is to introduce ‘Design Thinking in Education’ for creating meaningful, pedagogically valid teaching-learning resources and experiences.

Modality of Delivery

The course will be spread over 6 weeks and will be delivered in a blended format (Online synchronous sessions + Asynchronous activities on the platform). Synchronous sessions could also be in-person. Learners will be mentored and supported throughout the course period for developing their design. The course also includes fieldwork and self-study.

  • In-person/Online Synchronous (Hours) 12.
  • Online (Hours) 10.
  • Fieldwork hours 22.
  • Self-study 16.

Who can join this course?

Education practitioners (teachers, teacher educators, curriculum and material designers, ed-tech designers, etc).

Requirements

Educator will need to have access to computing devices with connectivity for the entire duration of the programme.

  • A smart phone with internet access to the course and participation in online communities of practice.
  • A computer with internet access to complete and upload assignments.

Duration

December 12-January 15, 2025.

How to Register?

Interested teachers can register themselves online via this link.

Contact

Email: tissx[at]tiss[dot]edu

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