Module EFPM317 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM317: Educational Technology in Practice
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
The aim of the module is for you to a) to create links between theory and practice in teaching and learning with new technology within a context of design science and b) learn about the role of new technology in practice
Specifically the module will enable you to:
develop a conceptual and practical understanding of the nature of effective learning environments with new technology;
develop a practical understanding of methodologies to plan and develop learning environments with new technology;
identify the possible impacts of technological tools for learners’ understanding;
develop skills to design and implement learning activities and units which reflect on theoretical underpinnings of teaching and learning with new technology;
critically evaluate existing digital practices in education
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a critical awareness of theoretical perspectives and practical concerns in technology as applied to education informed by your reading and professional practice; 2. demonstrate a critical understanding of the processes and methodologies of designing learning environments with new technology; 3. demonstrate the ability to design, implement and reflect on effective learning environments with new technology; 4. demonstrate an ability critically construct a theoretical framework to analyse and reflect the teaching and learning with new technology; |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. identify systematically and evaluate insightfully current research and advanced scholarship relevant to the field of educational technology, creativity and thinking; 6. evaluate and critique ideas and concepts encountered on the pathway in the light of different theoretical approaches; 7. evaluate critically existing learning environments with new technology, and design own learning environments which reflect on theoretical ideas encountered on the pathway; 8. apply theoretical insights, through critical reflection, to evaluate professional practice; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 9. demonstrate the ability to identify and critically discuss current issues in educational technology; 10. demonstrate the ability to reflect independently, critically and creatively on professional practice; 11. demonstrate the ability to construct organised, structured, critically reflective and analytic writing; 12. demonstrate the ability to manage time and engagement in the context of masters level study that has a high level of independent study; 13. demonstrate the ability to take the initiative in contributing collaboratively in interactive learning contexts; 14. demonstrate communication skills both oral and written and in on-line contexts. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video/online presentation of ICT setup/infrastructure in own/local educational practice | 10-15 minutes presentation/edited video | 1-15 | Written peer assessment and tutor feedback |
| Constructive comments/discussion on presentations/videos from peers | No fixed word length | 1-15 | Written peer assessment and tutor feedback |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theorised reflection/accompanying statement on ICT resources/ practice, revised on the basis of peer comments | 45 | 3,000 words | 1-15 | Written summative feedback |
| Critical evaluation of the role of technology for informal learning | 45 | 3,000 words | 1-15 | Written summative feedback |
| Contributions to online discussions | 10 | 500 words | 1-15 | Written summative feedback |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theorised reflection | Re-submission of theorised reflective statement | 1-14 | 6 weeks |
| Critical evaluation | Resubmission of critical evaluations | 1-14 | 6 weeks |
| Contributions to online discussions | Reflection on online discussion experience (500 words) | 1-14 | 6 weeks |
Re-assessment notes
Re-assessment of the online discussion contributions will be undertaken by means of a 500 word written reflections of your own online discussion experience.
