| CODE | CIS5104 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | e-Learning | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Computer Information Systems | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Participants will be introduced to the main aspects of eLearning. Initially, there will be an overview of the main theories underlying eLlearning and a brief review of the main pedagogical theories and how these influence the actual development of an e-learning System. The roles and requirements of the '21st century' student, tutors and institutions/e-learning providers will also be investigated. An overview of the latest/future trends that appear to be applied in the fields of e-learning such as mobile learning (m-learning), Just In time Learning (J.I.L.), e-training - workplace-based training for employees. Additionally, some case studies will be explored and analysed. Select current issues and trends in eLearning will also be explored. Study-unit Aims • To provide knowledge of e-learning and the various scenarios where different modes of e-learning are being applied. • To enable participates to become aware and knowledgeable with some of the current issues and literature in eLearning. • Invite experts from the ICT industry to illustrate actual systems used by their organization and inform students about practical related issues. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Distinguish between the main theories behind e-learning. • Develop an e-learning strategy within a particular organisation and be a reference for other stakeholders due to the ability of combining the required knowledge from both the pedagogical and system development philosophies. • Make reflection and self-assessment of their phase of study. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Use the theoretical knowledge provided by the main e-learning philosophies to suggest a design for a typical e-learning scenario. • Demonstrate knowledge/awareness and ability to critically evaluate some of the eLearning issues of the day. • Evaluate the various development tools and their learning objects, assess their effectiveness vis-a-vis specific e-learning requirements and implement them in real-life scenarios. Textbooks: • Delivering E-Learning: A complete strategy for design and assessment. (2009) By Kenneth Fee. Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN - 10 0749453974 ISBN - 13 978 0749453978. Supplementary Text • E-Learning by Design (2nd ed). (2012). By William Horton. Pfeiffer. ISBN - 978-0-470-90002-4 • The E-Learning Handbook (2008). Saul Carliner, Patti Shank (Eds). ISBN978-0-7879-7831-0. A number of academic and most cited papers are to be followed by students. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Lalit Garg Colin Layfield |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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