Module Details

Module Code: EDUC7013
Title: ICT & Learning in ECEC
Long Title: ICT & Learning in ECEC
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the potential of technology to fuel the engagement, creativity and active learning of infants, toddlers and pre-school children. The module illustrates how technology can be embedded across areas to enhance holistic development and support differentiated instruction.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Gain an understanding of screenless technology and preconcepts of coding as a language.
LO2 Outline how technology can facilitate democratic learning, autonomy, imagination, creativity, and child-led engagement.
LO3 Use technology to enhance children's motor (physical), language and communication, cognitive and social/emotional development from birth to three and three to six years.
LO4 Apply inclusion practices differentiated by a child's needs, ability and/or interests by using a range of assistive technology and gadgets.
LO5 Review range of pedagogical approaches involving technology in Early Childhood Care and Education settings.
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
'Tech' or 'No Tech'
Discourse on tech in ECEC settings. Safety, privacy, and health concerns.
Using Tech with Purpose
Helpful use of tech in ECEC for children aged birth to three and three to six years. Purposeful use of tech. Encourage emergent interests and child-led engagement with technology. Use tech to aid holistic development. Autonomous and active learning.
With or without screens
Learning about a broad range of tech / devices / gadgets with and without screens. Static or ambulatory. Child led and independently operated.
Differentiated Learning
Differentiate practice based a child's needs, ability, learning styles and/or interests by using a range of tech devices, resources, and gadgets.
Pre-coding and coding?
Learning preliminary and preparatory basics of coding introduced through active games and hands-on experimentation. Moving on to 'no-screen coding' and then to coding software designed for ECEC.
Pedagogical approaches using tech
STEM = science, technology, engineering and maths. STEAM = STEM plus the arts (humanities, music, language, arts, dance, drama, and new media). TPACK = Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. SAMR = Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition. TIM = Technology Integration Matrix. RAT = Replacement, Amplification, Transformation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Use a pedagogical approach involving technology (e.g. SAMR/TPACK) to show how technology can facilitate democratic learning, autonomy, imagination, creativity, and child-led engagement. Student may choose how they want to do this - discuss options with lecturer.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Create a portfolio of provocations and learning and opportunities that are mapped to milestones of development and linked to national frameworks (Aistear / Siolta) highlighting differentiation practices using a range of technology devices/gadgets/resources.
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 Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study 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 Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study 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
  • Garvis, S. & Lemon, N.. (2015), Understanding Digital Technologies and Young Children, Routledge, [ISBN: 113880441X].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Ivan Kalaš. (2010), Recognizing the potential of ICT in early childhood education, UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HECEC_7 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care 5 Mandatory