Advanced Topics in Technology Enhanced Learning

Mål og innhald

The aim of the course is to give an understanding of central perspectives, theoretical foundations and concepts related to the use of advanced technology for learning and teaching.  It provides in-depth, cross-disciplinary coverage of the field of technology enhanced learning that is at the cross roads of technology, education, psychology, and applied social science.

The course emphasizes both historical and contemporary perspectives, and covers selected topics such as learning theory, artificial intelligence in education, mobile learning, computer support for collaborative learning, serious games, and learning 2.0.

Læringsutbyte/resultat

Upon completion of the course the candidate should be able to

• identify and discuss historical and contemporary perspectives on Technology Enhanced Learning.
• describe theoretical and methodological foundations of Technology Enhanced Learning.
• plan, design, critique and evaluate technology enhanced learning in various settings.
• carry out research on Technology Enhanced Learning

Undervisningssemester

Autumn, irregular.

Eksamenssemester

Autumn, irregular.

Undervisningsspråk

English

Studienivå

Master

Krav til studierett

The course is open to other master students and to international students with a solid background in information science under application.

Krav til forkunnskapar

Bachelor in information science, in media studies or equivalent.

Undervisning og omfang

Lectures, exercises, seminars with presentations and reviews of literature.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Participation in all course activities, including all lectures / seminars andassessments.

Vurderingsformer

Oral examination (30%) 
Semester Project in a group (40%)
Portfolio assessment (30%) based on:

• Reflections over own participation/learning
• At least 1 smaller individual assignment

Karakterskala

The grading system has a descending scale from A to E for passes and F for fail.

Emneevaluering

The course is evaluated by students each 3rd year, and by the instructor each year.  

Kontaktinformasjon

studieveileder@info.uib.no