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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Digital Media and Learning
Module Code ES545
School School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Yvonne Crotty
Semester 2: Yvonne Crotty
Autumn: Yvonne Crotty
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of the modules is to- provide a learning environment in which teachers experience the use of digital technolgies in learning.- enable teachers to make effective use of digital technologies in their teaching.- examine policies and guidelines on the use of digital technologies in education.

Learning Outcomes
1. Critique the curricular offering within your own context in order to inform professional practice.
2. Select and integrate appropriate digital learning resources into a teaching episode.
3. Draw upon relevant evaluation criteria in order to evaluate the use of digital learning resources and effectiveness in terms of student learning.
4. Debate knowledgeably about the use of digital technologies as a support to teaching and learning.
5. Describe the eLearning planning process.
6. Reflect on your own use of digital technologies in a particular teaching episode.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture8lecture
Lab10practical sessions
On-line learning24participation in online module
Moodle discussion10discussions
Independent learning time73independent work and assignment
Total Workload: 125

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
The Internet.
Web 2.0, Social Networking..

Digital content..
Open educational resources. Searching. Creative Commons. Re-mix. Improve and Redistribute..

Integration..
Practical applications. Theoretical issues..

eLearning Plan.
Planning Cycle, e-Learning Roadmap.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectClassroom project using digital media.100%Week 30
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 2
Indicative Reading List
  • Boss, S. et. Al.: 2008, Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age, International Society for Technology in Education,
  • Grabe, M. and Grabe, C.: 2008, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning., Wadsworth Publishing,
  • Valenza,J, Berger, P., and Trexler, S.: 2010, Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Learning and Teaching in a Digital World, Libraries Unlimited,
  • National Centre for Technolgy in Education: 2010, Starting your School’s e-Learning Plan, NCTE,
  • Surhone , L., Timpledon, M. and Marseken, S.: 2010, Open Educational Resources, Betascript Publishing,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
GCSEDGCert in Science Education
Timetable this semester: Timetable for ES545
Date of Last Revision26-FEB-10
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