Postgraduate Course: Psychological and social contexts of e-learning (EDUA11150)
Course Outline
School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course aims to :
engage with a wide range of settings in which new technologies are central to psychological and social experience
survey some of the psychological models that can be applied to the understanding of the impact of technological innovation
provide opportunities for direct and practical experience of a range of technological contexts.
No detailed background in psychology will be assumed of participants, but those with some previous knowledge will be directed towards more particular and advanced reading. The course focuses on the wider contexts of information technologies, rather than on the direct applications of these technologies in teaching and learning, but collateral reading will be provided to help participants to locate the ideas being discussed within their own practice. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
An introduction to digital environments for learning (EDUA11110)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. Broadband is recommended. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
The course is delivered flexibly and online. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Through participation in this course it is intended that the students will:
develop a critical awareness of the range of psychological models which help us to understand relationships between individuals and social groups, and the technologies which they develop and use
review and assess the processes of innovation as applied to the development of technological artefacts
critically evaluate technological artefacts, particularly with regard to the importance of user-centered design and deployment
develop specialist skills in the use of a range of common technological (particularly communicative) devices and systems. |
Assessment Information
Assessment of the course will be based on three elements :
1) Participation in online discussion (10%)
2) Evaluation report. Participants will write a brief evaluation (maximum of 1000 words plus illustrations) of an example of poor usability design of a technological artefact. (20%)
3) Wiki-based web essay. (70%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Hamish Macleod
Tel: (0131 6)51 6665
Email: H.A.Macleod@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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