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Archived Version 2004 - 2005

Module Title Pedagogies & Learning Technologies
Module Code ES513
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Margaret FarrenOffice NumberC145a
Level 5 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
An opportunity for teachers to: 7apply the skills, knowledge and understanding gained on the module to the development of multimedia artefacts to improve teaching and learning. 7Understand the relationship between ICT and learning

Learning Outcomes
7 Understand the role of video in education through engaging in video project 7 Design and develop multimedia artefact that engage students in meaningful learning 7 Use of online learning journals to account for own learning 7 Production of electronic portfolio of learning

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 112.5

Total 112.5
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 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
.The use of digital video in teaching and learning Introduction to digital video editing software Using film and DV to support primary and secondary school curriculum Introduction to digital video camera Film a short sequence using DV Video editing techniques Playing out into different formats: VHS, DV, Internet File format, CD Rom, Video and Pedagogy .Principles and practices of Web design Web Design and Guidelines Critique and Evaluation of different Websites Use of different media in Websites .The Internet and learning Internet workshops, Projects, Inquiry and WebQuests, Websites Examples of internet use in class Internet Safety Pedagogy and Web teaching and learning .Introducing Multimedia Applications for learning Demonstration of educational software programs Use of software packages to support learning Software Classification Evaluation of Software The relevance of learning theories to ICT .IT as a learning tool/Relationship between IT and Learning Introduction to Concept mapping/Mind mapping. Introduction to content free software packages in different subject areas Use of animation to visualize abstract concepts Importance of understanding learning styles in relation to ICT .Online Portfolios work and Assessment Developing Multimedia portfolios of teaching and learning Examples of multimedia Portfolio work on the Web Design for Assessment
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Essential: Class Materials supplied by Lecturer Constructivism and the Technology of Instruction, Duffy T, and Jonassen D, New Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Supplementary: Integrating Technology for Meaningful Education, Boston, Grabe M, Grabe C, Houghton-Mifflin, 1998 Knowledge As Design. David Perkins, Lawrence Erlbaum. 1986 Using Information Technology effectively in Teaching and learning, Somekh B and Davis N, Routledge, 1997 Choosing and Using Educational Software: A Teachers Guide, Squires D, and McDougall A, The Falmer Press London Teaching with Technology, Norton, P and Wilburg K, 1998 IT for Learning Enhancement, Edited By Moira Monteith, Swets and Zeitlinger, 1998
Programme or List of Programmes
GDSEDGDip in Science Education
GEMGrad Dip in Ed. & Training Management
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