Department: Master of Education
Module Description: This module will consider the role of the educator and the learner in relation to the use of Educational Technologies in learning environments. Learning theories and the pedagogical issues raised by the use of Information Communication Technologies will be discussed. The ways in which technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning will be examined in relation to theoretical models of good practise as well as practical issues concerning the successful implementation and use of technologies in a pedagogically sound manner. The relationship between technology use and its role in knowledge construction and assessment will be investigated and examined in relation to the needs, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of teachers, students as well as acknowledging the role and development of the knowledge economy in affecting teaching and learning practices.
What is elearning/blended learning
Group Behaviour Dynamics (traditional learning environments vs online learning environments).
Media and methods selection for course materials and content
Bonk, C. (2013). Video Primers in an Online Repository for e-Teaching & Learning . School of Education, Indiana University. Open resource
Martin, S. J. (2012). Final comparison study of teaching blended in-class courses vs. teaching distance education courses. Systems, Cybernetics and Informatics, vol. 10, pp. 40-46. Vai, M. & Sosulski., K. (2011). Essentials of online course design: a standards-based guide. Routledge.
Evaluating web based materials and resources for group based learning Vs individual learning needs
López-Pérez, M. V., Pérez-López, M. C. & Rodríguez-Ariza, L. (2011). Blended learning in higher education: students’ perceptions and their relation to outcomes. Computers & Education, vol. 56, pp. 818-826. Request item
Shea, P. & Bidjerano, T. (2010). Learning presence: towards a theory of self efficacy, self-regulation, and the development of communities of inquiry in online and blended learning environments. Computers & Education, vol. 55, pp. 1721-1731. Request item
Evaluating CD Roms and Lesson Resource Information – integrating into lessons
Ocak, M. A. (2011). Why are faculty members not teaching blended courses? Insights from faculty members. Computers & Education, vol. 56, pp. 689–699. Request item
Evaluating Web 2.0 in Education. Interacting with educational social networking sites–experiences as a user
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2010). Web 2.0: how-to for educators. 2nd edn. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.
Smartboards
Laptops and Ipads
Donnelly, R. (2010). Harmonizing technology with interaction in blended problem based learning. Computers & Education, vol. 59, pp. 304-315. Request item
Staker, H. & Horn, M.B. (2012). Classifying K-12 blended learning. Innosight Institute. Open resource
Assessing and evaluating online and blended learning
Cavanagh, T. B. (2011). The blended learning toolkit: Improving student performance and retention. Educause Review, vol 34(4). Open resource
Habibi, M. et al. (2012). The study of effectiveness of blended learning approach for medical training courses. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, vol. 14(1). Request item
Kaplanis, D. (2013). 5 reasons why blended learning works. Open resource
Quillen, I. (2013). The rise of blended learning. Smithsonian.com. Open resource
Wu, J.H., Tennyson, R. D. & Hsia, T.-L. (2010). A study of student satisfaction in a blended e-learning system environment. Computers and Education, vol. 55, pp. 155-164. Request item
Barber, D., Cooper, L. & Meeson, G. (2007). Learning and teaching with interactive whiteboards. Learning Matters.
Bates, A. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education. 2nd edn. London: Routledge.
Dornfest, A. (2003). Frontpage 2003 for dummies. 2nd edn. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Forsyth, I. (2001). Teaching and learning materials and the internet. London: Kogan Page.
Forsyth, I., Jolliffe, A. & Stevens, D (1999c). Planning a course: practical strategies for teachers, lecturers and trainers. 2nd edn. London: Kogan Page.
Nilson, L. B. & Weaver, B. E. (Eds). (2005). Enhancing learning with laptops in the classroom. Jossey-Bass.
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2010). Web 2.0: how-to for educators. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Wankel, C. (Ed.) (2011). Educating Educators with Social Media. UK: Emerald.
Wood, D. (1998). How children think and learn. 2nd edn. Maiden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
ICT Lesson Plans and Resources
Adams, A. & Brindley, S. (2007). Teaching secondary English with ICT. Bershire: McGraw-Hill.
Barton, R. (2004). Teaching secondary science with ICT. England: Open University Press.
Bennett, R. (2006a). Learning ICT with English. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Bennett, R. (2006b). Learning ICT with Maths. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Hamill, A. (2006a). Learning ICT in the Arts. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Hamill, A. (2006b). Learning ICT with Science. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Woollard, J. (2011). Psychology for the Classroom: E-Learning. Routledge.