Unit name | Teaching and Learning with ICT |
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Unit code | EDUCM5801 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Olivero |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Education |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will provide an introduction to key theories and methodologies relevant to teaching and learning with ICT. The emphasis will be on linking theory and practice through practical engagement with and critical reflection on a range of ICT environments. Emphasis will be on the development and evaluation of the whole learning environment to include a focus on the teacher/lecturer, a range of technological tools (both new and old) and a focus on learning. Case studies of innovative teaching and learning initiatives will provide a focus for critical evaluation. Students will be introduced to relevant research methods appropriate for evaluating the use of ICT for learning.
Aims:
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The course will be taught face-to-face, but will be supported by a virtual online learning environment. All students will be required to use the VLE as standard, to communicate with fellow students, with the lecturing staff, to obtain administrative details about the course, to access course materials and, in some instances, for submission of coursework. Students will be encouraged to work in groups to support collaborative learning and to provide user feedback on design ideas. The principle teaching and learning methods will include the following:
Engagement with online resources: to reiterate face-to-face activities, to supplement and support, to provide revision or associated materials and resources, and to offer extension activities and links to further sector-specific information.
The assignment will arise from a small-scale research project (4000 words or equivalent) investigating interaction with a learning environment (in either a formal or informal setting) that is intended to harness the potential of ICT for teaching and learning. This account should include a review of relevant research literature and demonstrate a critical approach to analysing ICT tools and a theoretical understanding of underlying learning processes.