Module: Digital Media & Learning

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Digital Media & Learning
Module Code	EDS1057 (ITS: ES545)
Faculty	STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of the modules is to provide a learning environment in which teachers experience the use of digital technolgies in learning. Which will enable teachers to make effective use of digital technologies in teaching and learning. Arising from the module they will be equiped to examine policies and guidelines on the use of digital technologies in education and examine research methods appropriate to teaching scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically reflect on different theoretical perspectives in digital technologies and appraise their impact on teaching and learning in contemporary Post Primary Education
2. Synthesise the major theoretical perspectives in digitial technologies and interpret their influence on education policy and practice in contemporary post primary education
3. Appraise the relevance of digitial technologies in the development of the Irish post primary education system
4. Investigate how digital technologies inform the practice of post primary teachers in the Irish education system
5. Apply a critical understanding of digitial media and learning and recognise it's manifestation in modern day, post primary education

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	8	Input
Laboratory	10	Practical Sessions
Online activity	24	Online Forum and Learnig Materials
Online activity	10	Reflection on Theory and Practice
Independent Study	70	Independent Work and Assignment
Total Workload: 122

Section Breakdown
CRN	10501	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Peter Tiernan	Module Teacher	Irene White, Yvonne Crotty

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Digital Project	Students will develop a research based application of a digital technology for use in a classroom.	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

The Internet
Web 2.0, Social Networking.

Digital content.
Open educational resources. Searching. Creative Commons. Re-mix. Improve and Redistribute.

Integration.
Practical applications. Theoretical issues.

eLearning Plan
Planning Cycle, e-Learning Roadmap

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Boss, S. et. Al.: 2008, Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age, International Society for Technology in Education,
Grabe, M. and Grabe, C.: 2008, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning., Wadsworth Publishing,
Valenza,J, Berger, P., and Trexler, S.: 2010, Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Learning and Teaching in a Digital World, Libraries Unlimited,
National Centre for Technolgy in Education: 2010, Starting your School’s e-Learning Plan, NCTE,
Surhone , L., Timpledon, M. and Marseken, S.: 2010, Open Educational Resources, Betascript Publishing,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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