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Archived Version 2010 - 2011

Module Title	Digital Media and Learning
Module Code	ES545
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Yvonne Crotty	Office Number	CA117
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The Purpose of the modules is to explore the use of digital learning objects for education. encourage good practice in teaching and learning using the Internet. examine ICT in education policies and guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique the curricular offering within your own context in order to inform professional practice.
2. Debate knowledgeably about the use of the internet as a support to teaching and learning.
3. Select and integrate appropriate digital learning resources into a teaching episode.
4. Draw upon relevant evaluation criteria in order to evaluate the use of digital learning resources in terms of student learning.
5. Demonstrate the use of internet technologies to communicate and share educational practice with peers.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	8	lecture
Laboratory	10	practical sessions
Online activity	24	participation in online module
Online activity	10	discussions
Independent Study	73	independent work and assignment
Total Workload: 125

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

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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.: 0, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning., Wadsworth Publishing,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCSED	GCert in Science Education
GDED	Graduate Diploma in Education

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