Module Code: H7TTL
Long Title Technologies in Teaching and Learning
Title Technologies in Teaching and Learning
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Michael Goldrick
Module Author: David McCarthy
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select and use appropriate digital technologies to enhance teaching and instruction.
LO2 Design an appropriate blend of instruction to achieve professional goals in their area of practice.
LO3 Critically evaluate one’s own learning and communicate this to colleagues.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Week 1 - Digital Pedagogies
Recap on prior module and overview of current module Exercise reviewing digital capabilities for teaching and learning and setting goals for the development of practice in relation to standards communicated in competency frameworks (TEL practice framework, DigCompEdu, DigCompEduOrg) Discussion exploring current teaching and learning practices and opportunities for enhancement. Presentation and discussion addressing theories and models of learning, and the development of digital pedagogies. Activity to create a learning design. Demonstration of classroom/workshop technologies (e.g. Interactive whiteboards. Presentation tools. Lecture capture. Polling / response systems) as well as discussion on mobile computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) considerations. Introduction to assessment and formation of discussion groups to support project generation and development.
Week 2 - Blended Learning Environments
Directed self-study of materials addressing the use of Moodle in teaching and learning. Activity to set-up a Moodle course (developed through current and subsequent module).
Week 3 - Blended Learning Environments
Presentation and discussion addressing the design of blended learning environments (preparation for week 4).
Week 4 - Blended Learning Environments
Directed self-study of materials addressing blended learning, including synchronous and asynchronous activities (follow-up to week 3). Activity to talk to colleagues about their use of online learning environments, and to learners about their experiences and expectations of online learning environments, and to consider the opportunities for making more effective use of online learning environments for blended learning (Discussion forum)
Week 5 - Presentations
Practitioner presentations of stage 1 assignment
Week 6 - Digital Content
Directed self-study of materials addressing digital content (curation versus creation), including use considerations such as copyright and accessibility (preparation for week 7). Activity to consider opportunities for integrating digital content into learning design, and completion of digital resources audit template.
Week 7 - Digital Content
Presentation and discussion addressing the development and integration of digital content into teaching, and the facilitation of learners as creators of digital content, including selection of tools (follow-up to week 6).
Week 8 - Communication and Collaboration – The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Directed self-study of materials addressing communication and collaboration tools in the VLE. Activity to use communication and collaboration tools in Moodle.
Week 9 - Communication and Collaboration – The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Presentation and discussion addressing collaborative learning strategies.
Week 10 - Communication and Collaboration – The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Directed self-study of materials addressing the use of virtual classroom technologies. Activity to plan/implement a virtual classroom session.
Week 11 - Reading Week
Completion of stage 2 assignments
Week 12 - Presentations and Professional Development Planning
Practitioner presentations of stage 2 assignments. Activity to update e-portfolio. Module review and revised action planning.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Part Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment 1 % of total: 20
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Teaching/instruction and learning enhancement plan
Assessment Type: Assignment 2 % of total: 80
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Teaching/training and learning enhancement implementation and evaluation
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Candidates who do not successfully complete the module will be required to repeat the assessment and may build on prior work. All learning outcomes will be assessed in the repeat assessment.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom 20 Per Semester 1.67
Directed Learning Directed eLearning 20 Per Semester 1.67
Independent Learning No Description 210 Per Semester 17.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.33
 

Module Resources

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This module does not have any article/paper resources
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