The purpose of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the issues related to the impact of technologies in educational settings, how technology has influenced delivery patterns and opportunities for future educational development. Topics studied will include the range and uses of ICT within education including the concept that the scope of ICT is wider than computers and includes DVD's , text messaging , Audio Visual equipment etc, You will study how ICT in this wider sense has affected curriculum development, an identification of the specialist technical knowledge, understanding, skills required by those working within education and possible applications of ICT in education for the future. You will identify both ICT as transparent and integrated within the curriculum. They will be able to debate technology and the global economy and reflect on the use of ICT in future education.

The learning strategies will require you to commit 150 learning hours.
Lectures will provide you with a broad theoretical overview and the conceptual frameworks which underpin the use of educational technologies. This incorporates tutorial support activities which will provide you with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills to apply the underpinning theories to an examination of their own practice, in preparation for the assignment.

The module will also provide opportunities for you to,
- work with others
- develop interpersonal skills
- demonstrate the capacity to plan, share goals, and work as a member of a team
- communicate and present oral and written arguments

A further 132 hours of independent study will require you to read and think about the use of educational technologies within their own employment context. This will form the basis of the assignment. This will comprise:
Work Related Learning - You will be required to complete work related tasks in the module. This will provide them with the opportunity to link theoretical perspectives on ICT in education to their practice. It will also enable them to reflect on values, practices, assumptions and policies.
VLE - Blackboard will be used to facilitate exchange of ideas and access to specific resources and activities. You will be encouraged to use Information and Communication Technology, including word processing, data bases, internet communication, information retrieval and on-line searches throughout their studies. You will be expected to make full use of the VLE, contributing to discussion boards and submitting work related tasks to the module tutor

VLE Blackboard

BECTA (2003) What research says about ICT and home-school links BECTA
Gillespie, H. Boulton, H. Hramiak, A. and Williamson, R (2007) Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments Learning Matters
Issroff, K. and Scanlon, E. (2002) Educational Technology: The Influence of Theory. Journal of Interactive Media in Education July 2002 (6)
McKeown, S. (2000) Unlocking Potential: How ICT can support children with special needs. Birmingham: Questions Publishing Company;
Pittard, V. Bannister, P. and Dunn, J. (2003) The big pICTure: The impact of ICT on attainment, motivation and learning DfES
Van Dijk, J. (2002) The Network Society: Social Aspects of New Media. London: Sage.
Winston, B. (2003) Media, Technology and Society. London: Routledge.
BBC Digital Revolution - http://www.bbc.co.uk/virtualrevolution/
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers -
http://www.ted.com/talks/conrad_wolfram_teaching_kids_real_math_with_computers.html
Johanna Blakley: Social media and the end of gender
http://www.ted.com/talks/johanna_blakley_social_media_and_the_end_of_gender.html
Amber Case: We are all cyborgs now -
http://www.ted.com/talks/amber_case_we_are_all_cyborgs_now.html

A report on the use of ICT within one educational setting which describes and evaluates current practice and makes recommendations for developing practice based upon current research, underpinning theories of learning and policy direction. Length 2500 words weighted at 100% - Tests learning outcomes 1,2,3,4

Agreed placement within an educational workplace environment for 25 hours over the module - e.g. :
School
College
University
Library
Children's Centre
Private Training Provider
Children's nursery