Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9044
Title: Learning Technology
Long Title: Learning Technology
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module prepares participants to use online learning technologies and tools to create and manage pedagogically effective and engaging learning experience. Students undertaking the module will engage with the history and “state of the art” with regard to the use of technology for learning, will learn to implement key online instructional design approaches in tandem with corresponding e-learning and multimedia authoring tools and will be prepared to use a range of delivery and learning management solutions to, variously, host content, manage and track online learners, support online communication/collaboration, assessment etc.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Employ online instructional design approaches to develop learning technology solutions for a range of learning and learner needs
LO2 Develop pedagogically effective and engaging online learning content and related activities using appropriate elearning and multimedia authoring tools
LO3 Critically evaluate design and development considerations with respect to e-learning and other online technical standards, specifications and frameworks
LO4 Demonstrate critical design, administration, moderation and management skills in the real world use of an online Learning Management System (LMS).
LO5 Appraise new and emerging tools and technologies for learning in context of the ongoing history of the use of technology for learning
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Online Instructional Design Models
ADDIE; Dick & Carey Systems Approach; Merrill's First Principles of Instruction; Kemp's Instructional Design Model; Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction; Constructive Alignment; ADDIE versus SAM (Successive Approximation Model); SAM and UCD; Using SAM and other agile approaches
Current and Emerging Learning Technologies
Synchronous and asynchronous E-learning systems and platforms; virtual worlds and serious games; gamification and micobadges; smart phones and tablets; augmented, virtual and mediated reality apps, the internet of things, ambient devices; educational toys; haptics; learning analytics etc.
Historical and Industry content
Technology enhanced learning (TEL) and its antecedent traditions (distance education, pre-internet classroom technology, CBT etc); trends, current practices and emerging themes in the e-learning/Ed Tech industry; Technology acceptance and adoption models and Learning technology/TEL
Multimedia and E-learning authoring tools
Course authoring tools, rapid e-learning tools, content converter tools, testing and assessment tools, web design tools, animation and video editing tools, media editors, and criteria for use and selection of same
Delivery and Learning Management Solutions and Standards
Learning Management Systems, Live Elearning systems and other standalone collaboration tools and platforms, CMS-based solutions, mobile- and tablet as learning platforms; elearning standards, metadata standards; tool for development; SCORM and Tin Can API
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Presentation regarding instructional design of a learning technology solution for a defined learning and learner need
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 85
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Learning technology solution incorporating instructional design notes, development of online learning content and use of LMS
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Range of readings, online tasks and other formative assessment tasks Every Week 12.50 12.5
Lecture Contact Online lectures and demos with discussion and other activities based around key theories, technologies, and topics arising Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael W. Allen. Leaving Addie for SAM, Association for Talent Development, [ISBN: 9781607286752].
  • Ruth C. Clark and Richard E. Mayer. (2016), e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-111915866].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HTLHE_9 Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 1 Mandatory
CR_HTLRN_9 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education 1 Mandatory
CR_HTCHL_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education 1 Mandatory