| CODE | MSL4203 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Technology-Enhanced Learning and Innovation | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Leadership for Learning and Innovation | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will focus on the meaning of Education and learning in a knowledge society elaborating on the development of 21st century skills. Educational policy frameworks and pedagogical models will be discussed in relation to formal and innovative learning contexts. Technology-Enhanced teaching and learning will be discussed in relation to the innovative classroom practices and 'beyond' classroom learning. Different modes of technology-mediated learning will be promoted using relevant digital tools and on-line environments. Teachers' and students' readiness for technology-enhanced teaching, learning and assessment will be discussed referring to digital literacy frameworks and continuous professional development. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit aims to promote understanding of: • The meaning of learning in a knowledge society. • The role of technology in promoting educational innovation. • Digital literacy frameworks. • Different pedagogical models and modes of learning through technology. • The role of teachers in promoting innovation through technology. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Describe learning in a knowledge society. • Identify 21st century skills competencies: fluency in use of digital tools and media; oral, written & technology-mediated communication; creativity; autonomous learning; critical thinking; multilingualism; intercultural communication; multi-disciplinarity; team skills and networking. Team skills include: monitoring, managing and evaluating contiguous and on-line group activity. • Describe different ICT policy frameworks. • Describe different digital literacy frameworks. • Discuss different pedagogical models and modes of learning with technology. • Develop a personal digital competencies profile. • Understand the role of a teacher in promoting innovation in the school. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Use digital tools and on-line environments to promote and manage different modes of learning. • Integrate different classroom technologies in good pedagogical practice. • Use eportfolios to manage different modes of learning. • Use digital games, simulations and immersive on-line environments to promote exploratory and inquiry-based learning. • Promote a constructionist approach through a range of design tools. • Promote collaborative approaches through relevant on-line tools. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: • Ahrenfelt J., Watkin N., (2008). Innovate With ICT. Network Continuum. • Betcher, C. & Lee, M. (2009). The Interactive Whiteboard Revolution: Teaching with IWBs. Acer Press. • Brewer, T. (2004). Webquests: The Secret to Guided Empowerment. Visions Technology. • Davies J., Merchant G., (2009). Web 2.0 for Schools. Learning and Social Participation. Peter Lang. • Johanssen D., Howland J., Marra R.M., Crismond D., (2010). Meaningful Learning with Technology. Pearson. • Mäkitalo-Siegl, K., Zottmann, J., Kaplan, F. & Fischer, F. (2009). Classroom of the Future: Technology Enhanced Learning. Sense Publishers. • Maria Zenios, M. (2008). Technology Enhanced Learning for Teacher Development. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: ECDL | ||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lectures, Ind Online Learning, Seminar & Tutorials | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Philip Bonanno Penelope Jane Lister |
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