Module Details

Module Code: EDUC7010
Title: Embedding ICT in Education
Long Title: Embedding ICT in Education
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module examines how teachers can embed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) techniques to aid learning across all areas of the National School Curriculum.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create a portfolio of Montessori related lesson plans that incorporate the use of ICT to support curriculum delivery.
LO2 Examine how ICT can be used to link the core principals of the primary school curriculum.
LO3 Identify legal, ethical and health and safety implications of using ICT in a classroom setting.
LO4 Describe the benefits of using ICT when teaching children with additional and special needs.
LO5 Employ range of ICT tools for assessments across the primary school curriculum
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
Using digital information to support curriculum delivery.
Exploring how to use digital information to support curriculum delivery. Computers and other ICT equipment in schools. The Technology Integration Initiative (TII).
Learning in a primary school setting.
Examining creative ways to assist learning and development in a primary school setting. ICT peripherals, software and on-line environments. The Schools Broadband Programme; School networking; Scoilnet. Special education and ICT.
ICT - Assessment
Demonstrate how to use ICT for assessments across the primary school curriculum.
Responsibility of teachers using ICT in a classroom setting.
Discuss the relevant legal, ethical and health and safety implications of using ICT in a classroom setting. Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP), installing filtering or monitoring software. Making students, teachers, and parents aware of potential Internet risks and educating them to minimise these risks.
Innovative learning skills.
Develop innovative learning skills to support learning; what are the most effective pedagogical approaches when incorporating interactive technologies in teaching and learning?
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Outline how ICT can be used to link the core principals of the primary school curriculum in keeping with the Montessori philosophy.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Portfolio - Montessori lesson plans incorporating ICT
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Practical ICT skills demonstration - how to use ICT for assessments in different subjects in the Primary School Curriculum
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

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Lab - Practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Lab - Practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Siobhán Kerr. (2015), ICTs in the Primary School – Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century, Dublin West Education Centre.
  • Gary Beauchamp. (2012), ICT in the Primary School: From Pedagogy to Practice, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1408251361].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cosgrove, J. PhD & Marshall, K. PhD. (2008), ICT Access and Usage in Irish Primary Schools, Liffey Press, [ISBN: 978-1-905785-48-3].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Dept. of Education & Skills. (2015), Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020, Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
  • Department of Education and Science. (2008), ICT in Schools, Inspectorate Evaluation Studies.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 5 Mandatory