Module: Digital Learning Design & Tools

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Digital Learning Design & Tools
Module Code	HR5014 (ITS) / MNA1057 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Claire Gubbins
Module Teachers	David Mann, Orna Farrell
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module will provide detailed knowledge and understanding of current and emerging approaches to learning design for digital, online and blended learning environments and how to apply these in a learning and development context. The module will engage in debates on different design approaches, theories and technologies to develop knowledge around the whys and hows of creating learning experiences for learning and development contexts. It will evaluate, drawing on scientific research evidence and practice, the opportunities, benefits and limitations of leveraging pedagogy, digital technologies, and techniques for learning and development delivery. Case studies from research and practice of innovative digital learning design exemplars will be used to provide a basis for critical examination of the current trends and future directions of educational technologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of learning design for digital, online and blended learning and leverage them to support organisational learning and development
2. Develop a digital learning design toolkit to create effective and engaging learning journeys appropriate tailored to organisational learning and development needs
3. Evaluate learning experiences using quality assurance and data-driven approaches.
4. Critically apply digital intelligence to the evaluation and application of digital tools and pedagogy to the design and development of learning experiences.
5. Critically reflect on their personal and professional digital competencies.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Classroom and/or online lectures
Independent Study	40	Assigned readings and preparation for lectures
Assignment Completion	49	Learning design project
Online activity	12	Completion of weekly online activities
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Historical and theoretical perspectives on digital, online, blended and distance education

Learning design:
Definitions, current issues, key approaches: ADDIE, Design Thinking, ABC learning design, 7Cs.

Technology, tools and platforms:
Virtual learning environments, authoring tools, synchronous and asynchronous tools, multimedia production.

Learning design in action
Learner context and needs analysis, storyboarding, persona development, constructive alignment, accessibility and inclusion, assessment and feedback, creating a learning design.

Quality and evaluation of learning experiences for learning and development contexts.

New and emerging pedagogies, technologies and trends:
VR, AI, Open Education, user experience design, green Edtech.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Create a learning design for a unit of online/blended learning experience Develop a prototype	70%	n/a
Completion of online activity	Individual and group weekly asynchronous online activities, related to readings, discussion forums, glossary, reflections	30%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

McDonald, J., West, R.,: 2021, Design for Learning: Principles, Processes, & Praxis,
Karen Lawson: 2015, The Trainer's Handbook, John Wiley & Sons, 9781118933138
Laurillard, D.: 2012, Teaching as a design science: Building pedagogical patterns for learning and technology., Routledge.,
Weller, M.: 2020, 25 Years of Edtech., Athabasca University Press.,
Anthony W. Bates: 2015, Teaching in a Digital Age, 9780995269200
Neil Selwyn: 2021, Education and Technology, Bloomsbury Publishing, 9781350145566

Other Resources

50211, Website, 0, Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates, https://rl.talis.com/3/ucl/lists/D8B791DC-0CED-BCCC-5CFD-1B5C9FB12AE5.html?lang=en-US, 50212, Website, UCL, 0, Learning Design for Blended and Online Education, https://rl.talis.com/3/ucl/lists/3D64C1D0-2529-E818-AA34-E82F461B6D13.html, 50213, Website, UCL, 0, Researching Design and Implementation of Digital Learning, https://rl.talis.com/3/ucl/lists/DDB6AC90-6D10-8B48-F698-F8D4C11E518F.html?lang=en-US,