DLRNG300-23A (NET)

Developing Educational Technologies: Contemporary Social and Educational Issues

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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Convenor(s)

Maryam Mariya

Maryam Mariya
9156
M.1.04
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maryam.mariya@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Maryam Mariya

Maryam Mariya
9156
M.1.04
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maryam.mariya@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Welcome.

Technology use and development is arguably an aspect of human nature. Experimentation, problem solving, innovation and blue skies thinking have seen the tools we use become more and more sophisticated and yet we still use tools invented long ago (The printing press, the pencil, the paper clip). Some technologies have come and gone like VHS video tape, and others have come, gone and then return in some way, e.g. the typewriter.

Teaching and learning is also an aspect of being human. In this paper we explore the intersection between technology use and human beings. We will take a critical look at what past developments can teach us, we examine more closely contemporary and Digital Technology/ies and explore trends in developments and use.

We will develop knowledge and confidence with vocabulary in this area, an understanding of social issues and applications of technological, particularly digital, innovation and the intersection of societal and technological developments. We will explore stakeholder and theoretical perspectives and the continuity of skills and training needs in the use of Digital Technology/ies and trends in technology and learning to fuel our imaginations for future possibilities.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught entirely online in A Trimester. All class interaction takes place in Moodle, the Learning Management System at the University of Waikato. Most of the class activity is asynchronous.

This paper has a credit value of 15 points. The expected workload in a 300 ­level paper is a minimum of 150 hours.

Approximately 3 hours per week will be spent participating and contributing to online discussion.

Assignment planning and development will take approximately the equivalent number of hours (e.g. 30% = 30hours)

Plus approximately 14 hours during the course, is to be spent on other reading, watching, browsing in order to review contributing materials (provided or located independently to use and share).

For some students it will be less than this and for others who are new to online learning, extra time may be needed.


There are four modules of work, each last three weeks:

AssessmentTopic

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Critical examination of historical developments and use of technologies for education and training

Needs and opportunities of digital technology developments and use within contemporary social and educational issues

Theoretical and stakeholder approaches to flexible and online education and training

Trends and Implications for educators, public and private sectors, and the future

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Required Readings

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Recommended Readings
Haythornthwaite, C., & Andrews, R. (2011). E-learning theory & practice. London, England: Sage Publications.

Selwyn, N. (2013) Education in a Digital World: Global Perspectives on Technology and Education' Routledge.

Other Resources
The books can be purchased through the Bookstore on campus or through online websites such as The Book Depository http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/)

You are also expected to source relevant reading material independently through the Library catalogue and databases in accordance with your specific interests and assignment work in this paper.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Critically examine historical and contemporary developments in use of technology for education and training and the implications for educational curricula and professional learning
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  • Demonstrate understanding of the administrative, curriculum, professional and social considerations related to requirements for professional development and training in technology education
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  • Explain contemporary perspectives, practices and the implications of using digital communication technologies to facilitate learning
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  • Demonstrate understanding of a range of challenges arising from digital innovations, including speed of introduction, ethics, access, usability, safety, data management and design
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  • Critically discuss the role of digital tools and social media in education and training, including online communication, interaction, online community building
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Critique (20%)
19 Mar 2023
11:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Development of Technology (25%)
2 Apr 2023
11:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Development of Technology Use for Purpose (25%)
14 May 2023
11:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Research-Based Projected Futures (30%)
2 Jun 2023
11:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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