Because this module focuses on contemporary issues in HE, websites and recent reports will be useful and up-to-date sources of information. The following may also be useful for reference:

Bell, L., Stevenson, H. and Neary, M. (2009). The Future of Higher Education. London: Continuum International Publishing Group.
Beetham, H. and Sharpe, R. (2007). Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age: Designing and delivering e-learning Oxon: Routledge.
Biggs, J. and Tang, C. (2011) Teaching for Quality Learning at University, Buckingham: SRHE and OU Press
Richardson, W.H. (2010). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms Third Edition London: Sage.
Salmon G (2006). E-tivities ¿ The Key to Active Online Learning 2006, Oxon: RoutledgeFalmer.
Salmon, G. and Edirisingha, P. (2008). Podcasting for Learning in Universities
Berkshire: Open University Press
Tsang, P. (2006). Enhancing Learning Through Technology. River Edge, NJ, USA: World Scientific.

There are a number of educational journals which are a valuable contemporary resource during this module. Of particular relevance are:

Higher Education
Innovations in Education and Teaching International
Active Learning in Higher Education
Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
Studies in Higher Education
Journal of Vocational Education and Training

University library for a range of learning and teaching texts and journals, including Rebus reading list.
Internet access enabling access to relevant websites.
Access to PebblePad.

The module content is dynamic, but will typically include topics such as:

The evolving context of teaching and learning in Higher and Professional Education
Contemporary learners and evolving learning practices in the 21st century
Effective use of technology in the contemporary context of Higher and Professional Education
Policy and practice: the guiding principles of contemporary HE

While studying on this module, you will normally be engaged in teaching at higher / professional level for an average of at least ten hours per month as well as having a role in assessment.

1. CRITICALLY ANALYSE CURRENT RESEARCH AND NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE CONTEMPORARY FACTORS, STRATEGIES AND ORGANISATIONAL CHALLENGES UNDERPINNING CURRENT ANDRAGOGIC PRACTICE IN HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.
ANALYSIS
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

2. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATE CONCEPTS, IDEAS AND RESEARCH TO A RANGE OF ACADEMIC AUDIENCES.
COMMUNICATION

3. EFFECTIVELY DEMONSTRATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE SELECTED METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH AND HOW THIS HAS BEEN APPLIED TO CRITICALLY INVESTIGATE AND UNDERSTAND A SPECIFIC CONTEMPORARY ISSUE IN OWN AREA.
APPLICATION
ENQUIRY

4. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON OWN LEARNING FROM THE MODULE IN ORDER TO DESIGN WORKABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
LEARNING
PROBLEM SOLVING
REFLECTION

5. APPLY AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF OWN TEACHING.
APPLICATION

Report (5000 words, meets all Los)
Using appropriate academic literature, identify and justify a Technology Enhanced Learning approach which is new to your personal professional practice. Implement a trial of this intervention within your practice.
Write a critically informed report on this intervention, which evaluates its effectiveness within your practice.

"This module will be delivered through: 1. A series of workshops, for example starting with a full day introduction followed by structured weekly workshops. The workshops will include a variety of teaching and learning methods, such as presentations by experienced practitioners, large and small group discussions, case studies and task-centred investigations. There will be a strong emphasis on activity focused learning and participation. 2. Independent study through which participants will be expected to consolidate and build upon their learning from the taught sessions by reading key texts and journal articles, undertaking work based self assessments and engaging in independent evaluative research to understand a specific contemporary issue in own area."