EDU-20046 - Module Specification
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

This module will dive deep into the transformative world of Learning Sciences in this digital age, discovering novel pedagogies and the nuances of digital pedagogic approaches. Students will explore the power of learning analytics to foster universal achievement, grasp the intricacies of eAssessment, and design innovations in EdTech.
Students will navigate the labyrinth of online identities, and understand the pivotal role of social networks in shaping online learning communities. This comprehensive journey is supported by a series of workshops, ensuring students are adept at evaluating the effectiveness of digital tools in reshaping the educational landscape.

This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of digital technology in an educational context. It encourages self-reflection by enabling students to critically analyse their personal learning processes involving digital technology, allowing them to identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
The module equips students with the capability to utilise relevant educational theories and research concerning new pedagogies and digital teaching methods, fostering an in-depth appreciation of digital learning. Students will develop informed arguments for the selection of appropriate methodologies for achieving educational objectives using Educational Technology (EdTech). This empowers students to make well-informed decisions when integrating EdTech into teaching and learning practices.
The module focuses on developing students' skills in the evaluation of the effectiveness of innovative technological learning tools, ensuring that they can critically assess the impact of EdTech on learning outcomes, engagement, and overall educational experiences. The module aims to prepare students to navigate the dynamic landscape of digital technologies in education, enhancing teaching and learning processes while critically evaluating their own growth and the efficacy of EdTech tools which will be relevant for all learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Engage in debates on new pedagogies and digital pedagogies: 1,2
Develop a rigorous approach to evaluating theory and research based on students' own personal experiences with digital technologies and relevant sources through literature: 1,2
Demonstrate the ability to combine knowledge, theories and principles in novel ways in the analysis of current debates surrounding digital technologies in education: 2
Analyse learning in the context of theory and research about Rapid and bLearning (Blended learning): 2

Study hours

24 hours of contact time consisting of; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours workshops;
Approx 36 hours of preparation for lectures and workshops (including reading);
Approx 25 hours of preparation and creation of an individual presentation;
Approx 65 hours of assessment preparation for the project (including work on the design, research and reading of relevant literature and composing a written justification of a digital learning tool)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment