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. |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The module will be delivered through a programme of lectures and seminars, including peer presentation, (online) group work, peer discussions and support, interactive activities, workshop-type sessions and visits to reflect the ILOs.
Supervision of directed and independent work will be through email, moderation of discussion forums and instant messaging/chat programmes. You will use a range of online platforms to support your learning.
A number of sessions will adopt the ‘Lesson study approach’ in which you work in small teams, carefully and collaboratively crafting lesson plans and then analysing the outcomes.
In the first cluster of sessions, you will be introduced to key concepts and methodologies related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational practice with new technology.
The second cluster of sessions will consider the role of educational technology in educational practice, focusing on key theories and tools. You will also be working in pairs to plan, implement and evaluate your own practice with educational technology. Distance students are expected to implement your practice in an educational setting in your own locality.
The last cluster of sessions will consider a critical reflection of professional practice and discuss wider issues in design, implement and evaluations of new technology in educational settings. Peer presentations will be held to share and evaluate practice. Distance students are expected to undertake a group presentation via ELE.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 270 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | 10 in-class sessions (3 hours) including lectures, seminars and tutorials with equivalent on-line provision for distance students |
| Guided independent study | 50 | Directed reading related to topics discussed in the module |
| Guided independent study | 120 | Directed study e.g. planning and implementing designed activities, analysing your own practice, preparing group presentations, writing blog entries. |
| Guided independent study | 100 | Preparation for assignments, further independent readings, contributions to online discussions and commenting on peer blogs |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
