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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title	Digital Media and Learning
Module Code	ES545
School	79
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 - provide a learning environment in which teachers experience the use of digital technolgies in learning. - enable teachers to make effective use of digital technologies in their teaching. - examine policies and guidelines on the use of digital technologies in education.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique the curricular offering within your own context in order to inform professional practice.
2. Select and integrate appropriate digital learning resources into a teaching episode.
3. Draw upon relevant evaluation criteria in order to evaluate the use of digital learning resources and effectiveness in terms of student learning.
4. Debate knowledgeably about the use of digital technologies as a support to teaching and learning.
5. Describe the eLearning planning process.
6. Reflect on your own use of digital technologies in a particular teaching episode.

*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

The Internet
Web 2.0, Social Networking.

Digital content.
Open educational resources. Searching. Creative Commons. Re-mix. Improve and Redistribute.

Integration.
Practical applications. Theoretical issues.

eLearning Plan
Planning Cycle, e-Learning Roadmap

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.: 2008, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning., Wadsworth Publishing,
Valenza,J, Berger, P., and Trexler, S.: 2010, Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Learning and Teaching in a Digital World, Libraries Unlimited,
National Centre for Technolgy in Education: 2010, Starting your School’s e-Learning Plan, NCTE,
Surhone , L., Timpledon, M. and Marseken, S.: 2010, Open Educational Resources, Betascript Publishing,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCSED	GCert in Science Education
GDSED	GDip in Science Education
MSSED	MSc in Science Education
PME	Professional Master of Education

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