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: | |
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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. |