Department: Doctor of Education/ Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Module Description: The organisation, development and implementation of ICT in education is examined in detail developing concepts, research methods, analytic and evaluative methods and techniques and policy issues to achieve an in-depth conceptualization of the field, and a fundamental understanding of the role of policy in ICT provision.
ICT policy is discussed in relation to the process of auditing, planning and implementing change. Analysis, design and development models and approaches are explored and practical exercises in ICT innovation and implementation are examined and critiqued. Designs to confront and resolve barriers to innovation are considered. Materials development and subsequent implementation and impact evaluation upon teaching and learning practices as well as practical issues concerning policy development will be examined.
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Hayes, S (2015). 'Counting on use of technology to enhance learning', in Jandric, P, Boras, D (eds). Critical learning in digital networks. Berlin: Springer, pp.15–36. Request item
Atherton, G., Dumangane, C. and Whitty, G. (2016). Charting equity in higher education: drawing the global access map. London: Pearson. Request PDF
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Harrison, M. (1998). Co-ordinating information & communications technology across the primary school: a book for the primary IT co-ordinator. Falmer Press: London.
Keating, I. & Moorcroft, R. (2006). Managing the business of schools. Sage Publications.
Marginson, S. (2015). Is higher education reinforcing inequality? University World News, 17 July 2015. Open access
Marginson, S. (2016). Higher education and the common good. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press.
O’Sullivan, M. (2016). Academic barbarism, universities and inequality. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Hargrave, A.M. & Livingstone, S. (2009). Harm and offence in media content. Intellect Publishers.
Pachler, N., Bachmair, B. & Cook, J. (2010). Mobile learning. Springer.
Papa, R. P. (2010). Technology leadership for school improvement. Sage Publications.
Tagg, B., (Ed) (1995) Developing a whole school IT policy. London: Pitman.