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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title E-Learning: Theory and Design
Module Code CM360
School School of Communications
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Miriam Judge
Semester 2: Miriam Judge
Autumn: Miriam Judge
Module TeacherMiriam Judge
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The overall aim of this module is to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to design and produce quality multimedia materials for eLearning environments. As part of the course students will study learning theory and its role in shaping the design of instructional media. The course will also give students an understanding of the instructional design process involved in producing eLearning materials.In addition the course will examine other key areas involved in designing effective multimedia learning environments such as learning styles, project management and courseware evaluation. To broaden and sharpen student thinking, some critical perspectives on the use of technology in the field of education will also be examined. In the workshops and seminars supporting mainstream lectures, students will study, evaluate and critically assess instructional media software and e-learning environments. Students, working in groups will also be required to produce an eLearning piece. It is envisaged that some students will use this as a basis for their final year project/thesis in the second semester.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe and discuss the key learning theories relevant to e-learning instructional design
2. Develop instructional learning objectives for specific e-learning tasks
3. Critically evaluate e-learning software
4. Compare and contrast the elarning requirements for the training market versus the educational market
5. Design a prototype e-learning piece aimed at either the training or educational market



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture11Lectures will cover the follwing topics: learning theory, instructional design, multimedia learning, ict in education, the role of multmedia learning in training and e-learning evaluation
Seminars22Seminars will be conducted in computer laboratories where students will be required to examine and evaluate e-learning resources
Group work65Students will work in groups to prepare their presentations and accompanying documentation for their mid term assesment assignment. They will also work in groups to design and develop an e-learning prototype for their end of module assessment
Independent learning time30Time required for studying the theory and works of key contributors to the e-learning design and development field
Total Workload: 128

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to E-learning.
Evolution of the Machine Narrative in Educational Technology; Early notions about learning; Epistemology, Learning Theory and the beginning of Modern Psychology; The rise of Behaviorism; The Cognitive Revolution and the evolution of Constructivism; Overview of the Instructional Systems Design Process; Understanding Learner Characteristics; Performing Task & Needs Analysis; Writing Instructional Objectives; Designing Content Sequencing; The Instructional Delivery Process;Understanding and Designing Evaluation Instruments; Critical Perspectives on e-Learning Technologies Assessment.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group presentationStudents will evaluate learning objects or courseware and prepare a group presentation accompanied by a written report30%Week 8
Digital productionWorking in groups students will develop and design an e-learning prototype70%Sem 1 End
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Yang, Harrison Hao: 2010, handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in E-learning, IGI Global, New York,
  • Thomas Michael & Schmid Euline Cutrim: 2010, Interactive Whiteboards for Edcuation: Theory, Practice & Reseach, IGI Global,, New York,
  • Grabe M. & Grabe C: 2001, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning, Houghton Mifflin, Boston,
  • Hergenhalm B, R, & Olsen M: 2001, An Introduction to the Theories of Learning, 6th, Prentice-hall, New Jersey,
  • Boyle, T.: 1997, Design for Multimedia learning, Prentice Hall, London,
  • Fenrich, Peter: 1997, Practical guidelines for creating insturctional multimedia applications, Dryden Press, Fortworth, Texas,
  • Mahwah, N. J.: 0, Hpermedia learning environments: instructional design and integration, Erlbaum Associates,
  • Duffy T. & Jonassen D.: 1992, Constructivism and the Technology of Instruction,
  • Druin, Allison: 1996, Designing multimedia environments for children, Wiley & Sons, new York,
  • Negroponte, JN: 1995, Being Digital, Knopf, New York,
  • Wadsworth, Barry J.: 1979, Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, Longman Inc., new York,
Other Resources
1259, CD-Rom, Sherston Software, 0, Mission Control, Sherston Software Limited & Simon Hosler, 1260, CD-Rom, Sherston Software, 0, Mental Maths Olympics, Sherston Software Limited & Simon Hosler, 1261, CD-Rom, Diskovery Educational Software, 0, Who took the Book, Diskovery Educational Software, 1262, CD-Rom, Sherston Software, 0, Text Detectives, Sherston Software Limited & Simon Hosler, 1263, CD-Rom, Granada/MMC, 0, Secrets, Granada/Anglia Multimedia, 1264, Website & DVD-Rom, NCTE/RTE, 0, I am an Artist, National Centre for Technology in Education, 1265, Website & DVD-Rom, NCTE/RTE, 0, Sci-Spy, National Centre for Technology in Education, 1266, Robotics/Manipulative, Massachusetts Institue of Technology (MIT), USA, 0, Mindstorms Robotics Invention, MIT, USA, 1267, CD-Rom, Vanderbilt University, 0, Adventures of Jasper Woodbury, Vanderbilt University, 1268, CD-Rom, Peter Hillis & Drew Calderhead, 0, Barnhill, University of Strathclyde, 1269, DVD-Rom 7 Website, Dublin City University, 0, Someone Else's Shoes, School of Communications, Dublin City University,
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Programme or List of Programmes
MMABSc in Multimedia
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM360
Date of Last Revision31-JAN-12
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