EDUC30100

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the competencies associated with digital skills and identify the key characteristics of digital literacy
2. design and present appropriate digital approaches and resources to teaching language in the classroom
3. demonstrate a general understanding of the theories underpinning the field of digital pedagogy.
4. assess the potential of digital tools and deploy relevant tools in their teaching in a way which contributes meaningfully to student acquisition of learning outcomes.
5. understand and use a diverse range of online grading and feedback methods for assessment.
6. demonstrate practical technological skills in the design of reusable learning objects.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Fully online module. Learning materials will be pre-recorded so that students can view them as suits their timetable. Students will have the opportunity to meet the lecturer virtually by appointment. All learning materials will be accessed through Brightspace.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

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Department of Education and Skills (2015) Digital strategy for schools 2015-2020, DES: Dublin https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/69fb88-digital-strategy-for-schools/#digital-strategy-for-schools-2015-2020
Department of Education and Skills (2015) Digital Learning Framework for Post-primary Schools, DES: Dublin https://www.pdsttechnologyineducation.ie/en/Planning/Digital-Learning-Framework-and-Planning-Resources-Post-Primary/Digital-Learning-Framework-for-Post-Primary-Schools.pdf
Department of Education and Skills (2020) Digital Learning Planning Guidelines, DES: Dublin, https://www.pdsttechnologyineducation.ie/en/Planning/Digital-Learning-Planning-Guidelines.pdf
Dixon, S, Shewell, J and Crandell, J. (2020) 100 Ways to Teach Language Online: Powerful Tools for the Online and Flipped Classroom Language Teacher, Wayzgoose Press
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