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Module Title Creating Learning Environments Using ICT
Module Code ES318
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Charlotte HollandOffice NumberCA106
Level 1 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
The module aims to enable students to identify and analyse key issues in the use of ICT to create Learning Environments.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: Identify the key elements of a Learning Environment Analyse the role of ICT in the creation of Learning Environments Examine and critically evaluate issues associated with using ICT to create Learning Environments Appraise and evaluate ICT tools used to create Learning Environments Design, develop and evaluate a Learning Environment linked to own work context

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 24
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 39

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Lecture Content: Overview of Learning Environments What constitutes a Learning environment ? What is the role of ICT in the creation of a learning environment? Current Issues in creation of Learning Environment Pedagogy Accessibility Flexibility Interactivity Tools used in the creation of Learning environments HTML, JAVA Authoring Tools, Authorware Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Fireworks, Flash, WebCT How to design and implement a Learning Environment Site Overview Story board Selecting Tool Implementing Testing Delivery Management Practical Content Design and develop an online learning environment
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Essential: Class Materials supplied by lecturer Supplementary Core: Collis, B. and Moonen, G. (2001) Flexible Learning in a Digital World London: Kogan Page Joliffe, A; Ritter, K and Stevens, D. (2000) The Online Learning Handbook: Developing and Using Web-based Learning London: Kogan Page Lockwood, F and Gooley, A. (2001) Innovation in Open and Distance Learning: Successful Development of Online and Web-based Learning London: Kogan Page Long, L and Long , N. (2002) Computers (7th edition ) New Jersey: Prentice Hall Supplementary: Seely Brown, J. and Duguid, P (2000) The Social Life of Information Boston: Harvard Business Press Collis, B. (1996) Tele-learning in a Digital World: The Future of Digital Learning London: Thompson
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