| Unit name | Teaching and Learning with Technology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM0043 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Oldfield |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
This unit will critically examine how technologies are used in different teaching and learning contexts, with emphases on linking theory and practice and reflecting on students’ own experiences and digital practices. Discussion will focus on developing an understanding of the core concepts of technology, teaching and learning; critically appraising the use of technology in formal and informal learning contexts; examining how technologies can support different conceptualizations of learning; and considering the multiple factors that influence the use and impact that technology has in learning contexts.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
The unit aims to:
An overview of content
This unit will critically examine how technologies are used in different teaching and learning contexts, with emphases on linking theory and practice and reflecting on students’ own experiences and digital practices. Discussion will focus on developing an understanding of the core concepts of technology, teaching and learning; critically appraising the use of technology in formal and informal learning contexts; examining how technologies can support different conceptualizations of learning; and considering the multiple factors that influence the use and impact that technology has in learning contexts.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
By the end of this unit, you will:
Learning outcomes
At the end of the unit, a successful student will be able to:
This unit will be taught using a mixture of activities including seminars, lectures, critical analysis of key readings, discussions and group work.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will receive peer and tutor feedback on their developing knowledge and understanding through group work, classroom discussion and activities. This will include opportunities in the second half of the unit to develop, practice and seek feedback on short case studies. Students will also be provided with specific feedback on their assessment topics and a tutorial related to Part 2 near the end of term.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Part 1 (40%): Critical reflection (1,500 words) - Students will conduct a critical analysis of their own previous experience of using technology for teaching and/or learning in relation to learning theory. (ILO 2, 3)
This essay will be submitted halfway through the unit, which will also provide students with additional formative feedback for the final submission.
Part 2 (60%): Case study analysis (2,000 words) - This part of the assessment asks students to critically examine a case study of technology use in a teaching and/or learning context. (ILO 1, 2)
When assessment does not go to plan
When a student fails the unit and is eligible to resubmit, failed components will be reassessed on a like-for-like basis. Students will resubmit a revised version of the original work.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EDUCM0043).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
