Technology Enhanced Learning (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

In this course, participants will identify and evaluate new technologies that support learning and gain an understanding of the pedagogical foundations for successful and efficient use of these technologies. They will also learn to facilitate online collaboration in different learning environments and apply authentic learning tasks to their own context. They will learn how to develop and promote digital literacy and explore the use of social media in education.

After completing the course, the participants will be able to:

- critically evaluate technology from the standpoint of its ability to enhance learning
- demonstrate an understanding of the pedagogical foundations of successful and efficient learning technologies
- develop strategies to enhance the digital literacy of their students
- critically examine how social media technologies can be used in education
- demonstrate the development of their own abilities and skills in the use of educational technology appropriate to their context.

Sisältö

Historical reflection on the use of technology in education.
Social constructivist pedagogies, connectivism and the use of education technology.
The impact on pedagogy when technology is used as a tool for delivery of content.
Use of social media in education.
Skills development in the use of both synchronous and asynchronous technology enhanced learning.
Development of digital literacy skills, including both media and information literacies, to ensure validity and accuracy of information, and advance social and civic responsibility.