Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description The purpose of this module is to equip teachers with the skills and competencies required to incorporate digital technology in their teaching in face-to-face, online and blended learning environments. Teachers will explore the full range of tools and strategies available to them to engage their learners in effective face-to-face, online and blended lessons. Teachers will engage with pedagogical approaches for face-to-face, online and blended learning and reflect on the implications of these approaches for their professional practice, teacher-student relationships, and teacher-parent relationships. Students will apply creative approaches to in-class, online and blended delivery and begin to develop a professional identity in the online and digital learning space. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a creative capacity to use a variety of technologies in face-to-face, online and blended learning contexts. 2. Evaluate the potential and limitations of these technologies for teaching and learning in face-to-face, online and blended learning contexts and reflect on their impact. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the pedagogical, social and technical issues surrounding digital learning in face-to-face, online and blended contexts, and explore their implications on professional relationships. 4. Critically reflect on the different perspectives on using technology for face-to-face, online and blended learning, and appraise its impact on teaching and learning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
. In each of the content sections below students discuss and reflect upon key literature on the use of a given technology and its impact on professional practice, examine case studies on the technology’s use in practice, and improve digital skills through hands-on experience at using the technology for themselves. Digital, online & blended learning - an overview History and growth of digital learning, online learning, and blended learning. Success and challenges. Understanding terminology and jargon. Pedagogy, planning and evaluation Pedagogical approaches to technology integration in face-to-face, online and blended learning. How to plan technology enables lessons face-to-face, online and in blended learning scenarios. Evaluation of online and blended learning. Conducting live online lectures and tutorials How to use tools such as Zoom & Google Meet to conduct live lectures and tutorials online Developing asynchronous content Using tools such as articulate & H5P to create asynchronous learning resources Creating screencasts and recorded presentations Creating screencasts and recorded presentations using tools such as SnagIt and Camtasia. Learning how to record presentations for re-use. Using discussion forums Engaging with discussion-based tools on platforms such as Loop and Google Classroom to facilitate discussion and engagement. Digital video in Learning Locating and editing suitable video content for learning. Adding interactivity to video content to assess learning. Developing an understanding of the importance of content evaluation. Students as content creators Collaborative learning approaches to content creation. Using video and audio creation tools to facilitate constructivist learning. WebQuests & E-portfolios Creation of a website/ web-based activity on a specific area. Activity must adhere to standardised structure and format. Digital Literacy Exploration of digital literacy and digital competencies, including AI literacy AI in education Exploration of AI tools and their application for planning, teaching and learning, and assessment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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