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DLRNG201-23B (NET)
Exploring Digital Learning: Design Principles and Teaching Strategies
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Dianne Forbes
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TC.3.24A
dianne.forbes@waikato.ac.nz
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Dianne Forbes
9062
TC.3.24A
dianne.forbes@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
This paper examines learning and teaching approaches using digital technologies in a wide range of educational contexts across all age groups, and derives evidence-based principles underpinning effective digital pedagogies. Students learn to apply the principles from literature/sources presented in class to critique and design of digital learning experiences/resources.
You do not have to be a teacher or undertaking a teaching qualification to find relevance in this paper, as it is deliberately designed to flexibly encompass a wide range of interests and goals. Neither do you need to be a technical expert, as we will learn together along the way. To get the most out of this paper it is essential that you are prepared to: manage your time; communicate proactively; read widely; experiment with a range of digital tools; think critically; keep an open mind; and interact with others in order to learn. As you will see, the online discussions are at the heart of the paper, and we will also be exploring a range of digital tools and learning theories. There are choices throughout the paper to suit everyone.
How this paper will be taught
This paper is taught in Moodle, and is entirely online with no on campus component. The paper is asynchronous, making it ideal for students juggling complex timetables or studying at a distance, due to the flexibility of timing for class activities. The requirements and deadlines for the assessments remain firm. There will be optional synchronous opportunities at various times (and by appointment) for students wishing to meet in real-time with peers and/or the paper convenor.
Students are advised that there is an emphasis on asynchronous online discussion in this class, via Moodle forums and Perusall collaborative reading and viewing activities. It is imperative that students are prepared to participate actively in the online discussions, as these function as tutorial groups where knowledge is built through interaction.
Other elements in the teaching of this paper include:
- Weekly announcements and reminders of work to prioritise
- Regular panopto (video) recordings to talk students through learning challenges
- Assigned readings and multimedia resources to explore
- Zoom opportunities for help with assignments
- A 'Can anyone help?' forum for asking questions at any time
- Individual tutorial dialogue spaces for personalised communication with the convenor
- A class resource bank for collating resources to keep.
This paper has a credit value of 15 points, likely to require around 150 hours of work during the semester, including:
- Checking Moodle regularly
- Viewing video content and updates
- Reading academic literature, from the readings list and beyond
- Contributing to online discussions
- Finding and reflecting upon research and digital resources
- Carrying out research for assignments
- Experimenting with digital tools.
Required Readings
Readings are stipulated in Moodle and accessible via Waikato Reading Lists
You will need to have
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.