There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module you will be exploring practical and theoretical understandings of the use of technology for learning and teaching. The module will give you an overview of teaching approaches and educational technologies, equipping you to evaluate their appropriateness for your context. Emphasising active learning approaches, you will gain an understanding of the use of technology for assessment and feedback. You will get the opportunity to critique learning, teaching and assessment practices using case studies. As part of a community of practice with your fellow learners, you will gain a first-hand knowledge of collaborative learning online and co-construct learning opportunities with your peers. While small blends and low-tech approaches to learning will be addressed, you can also pursue your own interests in this field, continuing these in greater depth in later modules in the programme. Contemporary debates around open education, global and cultural perspectives, accessibility and inclusivity will also form a key part of the development of your critical understanding of the use of technology for learning and teaching. Based on your own context, this module will enable you to develop your own practical teaching strategy, drawing on evidence from the literature and other sources.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Evaluate examples of blended and online education.
LO2: Critically engage with digital technologies for teaching and learning and reflect on their use in your context.
LO3: Critically evaluate learning theories and their implications for teaching and learning online.