TECH101: Tech with Taqwa-Establishing a Family Media and Tech Strategy
Course Description
This self-paced online course explores Islamic family values in the digital age, focusing on the priorities of Muslim families, the needs of the digital Muslim generation, and the impact of media and technology on family life. Learners will analyze real-world case studies, gain practical strategies for navigating today’s digital landscape, and develop a balanced, Islamically guided media and technology plan for their families.
Learning Objectives
What learners will be able to do after completing the course:
- Explain key Islamic principles and priorities related to family life
- Identify the characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of the digital Muslim generation.
- Articulate an Islamic parenting model for the digital Muslim generation
- Analyze real-world case studies to evaluate the impact of digital media and technology on Muslim identity.
- Apply practical, Islamically guided strategies to navigate digital media, technology, and online environments.
- Assess current family media and technology practices in light of Islamic teachings and contemporary digital realities.
- Develop a balanced, values-based media and technology plan that supports healthy family relationships and Islamic ethics.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 4 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
- IntroductionAn overview and main learning objectives of the course.1
- Getting Started0
- Section 1: Foundations of Faith-Centered Parenting in the Digital AgeSection 1 lays the foundations of faith-centered parenting in the digital age. The section is divided into 4 lessons and one activity. Please start with the Introduction to this section to get an overview and the learning goals for each lesson.4
Certificate
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Explore the values and priorities Muslim families must have in the digital age. Find out the needs of the digital Muslim generation, and the impact of media and technology on family life. Analyze real-world case studies, gain practical strategies for navigating today's digital landscape, and develop a balanced, Islamically guided media and technology plan for your family.
Instructor
Mohammed Saleem has spent over two decades in educating Muslim children in US and Canada as a certified teacher, principal, and a faculty member. He has a bachelor’s in education, a masters in education administration, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. He currently works as a principal of a full-time Islamic school in Canada. You may view his complete profile on his website at https://experteacher.wixsite.com/drsaleem
