Details for EDU340 Learning and Teaching through ICT

Examine the social, political and cultural factors of education and explore the boundaries of education and the impact these factors have on secondary school students’academic success. This subject also provides a basis for understanding the connections between current research and educational practice, concerning community engagement and school achievement.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU340
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory (or 40 credit points)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Use ICT as a productivity tool to improve efficiency in teaching and associated administrative tasks;
2. Critically evaluate free and commercial educational software tools (including government sites and resources), mobile apps, web services and online learning resources and specify the implications of the Quality Teaching Framework and Great Teaching Inspired Learning for ICT.
3. Critically analyse issues regarding the impact of technology in education and in society a consider how your own worldview will impact the issues you discuss.
4. Apply ICT in the classroom, including for students with special needs, to facilitate quality learning and teaching based on relevant pedagogical frameworks.
5. Design and develop interactive online learning resources, including appropriate use of technology in assessment and reporting, which can help parents/carers support the learning process.
6. Identify reliable sources of information and help to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and applications of technology in the classroom.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Professional e-portfolio (30%)
• Unit of Work (50%)
• Critical Reflection (20%)

Prescribed Text

Given the rapidly changing nature of technology, use will also be made of current documents and reports available on the web and through professional associations.