Module: Guidance & The Digital World

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Guidance & The Digital World
Module Code	EDU1136 (ITS: HD524)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Human Development
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

Digital technologies have profoundly changed how we live. The internet and the means to access it, such as tablets and smartphones, along with social media platforms and messaging apps, have become integral to our everyday lives. This module will examine the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into guidance practice. The development of critical, professional and ethical awareness will be key part of the learning as we examine the overall context of technology and guidance. Students will begin to critically analyse the various aspects of technology while reflecting on the advantages, disadvantages, responsibilities, effectiveness etc. from both a user and client perspective You will take part in discussion, debate and interaction between fellow students and practitioners as you develop an understanding of the implication of a move towards digitialisation of the career guidance sector on your practice. You will also advance and critique your own digital literacy skills and use a range of digital career development platforms.

Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the overall context of technology and guidance, evaluating the opportunities and challenges for guidance presented by the use of existing and emerging technologies
2. Develop an understanding and ability to select, develop and employ appropriate ICT platforms through critical reflection from both user and client perspectives
3. Critically review appropriate literature and ICT resources in order to support the application of an evidence-based theoretical framework when using ICT in guidance

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	10578	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Aisling Murray Fleming	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Leobrera, S & Balela, J: 2019, Online Guidance and Counselling Skills, 9781774070024

Articles:

Jaana Kettunen & James P. Sampson Jr.: 2019, Challenges in implementing ICT in career services: perspectives from career development experts, International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 19,

Other Resources

1: Website, European Commission, Career guidance for the digital age,