ETEC 511: Foundations of Educational Technology
This course will explore some of the questions that arise out of such topics as the use of technology in the classroom, e-learning, distance learning, social media and new media.
How and why have certain technologies been incorporated into the learning process?
Where do these technologies come from and how have they been adapted to educational purposes?
How, in turn, has the use of specific technologies altered the form and structure of 21st century learning?
The course will take place on a series of Saturdays in Arts 183 at UBCO.
Sat. Sept. 19 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 3 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 17 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 31 9am – 4pm
Sat. Nov. 14 9am – 4pm
Sat. Nov. 28 9am – 4pm
Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
Situate their own professional practice within the field of educational technology with reference to a range of conceptual and theoretical viewpoints
Provide effective advice regarding suitable resources for ongoing self-directed professional development in the field of educational technology
Articulate and contribute to the discussion on some of the many controversial issues that surround the role of technology in 21st century learning
Readings:
A collection of readings will be assembled as the course progresses. Most of these will be freely available online.
Assessment:
A detailed mind-map that shows the theories, concepts and resources that the student has developed to make sense of the field of educational technology.
An in-class presentation on an influential theory, theorist, topic or trend in the field of educational technology.
Leading a group discussion on a controversial topic in educational technology –based on a critical analysis of published research on the topic
ETEC 511: Foundations of Educational Technology
This course will explore some of the questions that arise out of such topics as the use of technology in the classroom, e-learning, distance learning, social media and new media.
- How and why have certain technologies been incorporated into the learning process?
- Where do these technologies come from and how have they been adapted to educational purposes?
- How, in turn, has the use of specific technologies altered the form and structure of 21st century learning?
The course will take place on a series of Saturdays in Arts 183 at UBCO.Sat. Sept. 19 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 3 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 17 9am – 4pm
Sat. Oct. 31 9am – 4pm
Sat. Nov. 14 9am – 4pm
Sat. Nov. 28 9am – 4pm
Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
- Situate their own professional practice within the field of educational technology with reference to a range of conceptual and theoretical viewpoints
- Provide effective advice regarding suitable resources for ongoing self-directed professional development in the field of educational technology
- Articulate and contribute to the discussion on some of the many controversial issues that surround the role of technology in 21st century learning
Readings:- A collection of readings will be assembled as the course progresses. Most of these will be freely available online.
Assessment:- A detailed mind-map that shows the theories, concepts and resources that the student has developed to make sense of the field of educational technology.
- An in-class presentation on an influential theory, theorist, topic or trend in the field of educational technology.
- Leading a group discussion on a controversial topic in educational technology –based on a critical analysis of published research on the topic
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