MSc/PgDip/PgCert Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation and Change
Part-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Education studies
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This course is designed for education and training professionals who use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
This includes professionals from an expanding and diverse group, such as
• secondary and primary school teachers, head teachers, lecturers and staff from vocational and higher education
• e-learning and multimedia developers in education, business and industry, media companies, and learning solutions
• staff and middle management from learning departments in sectors such as healthcare, IT, the police force, the armed forces and consultancies
It examines the key strands
• technology-enhanced learning – applications and environments
• innovation and change – managing and leading innovation and change in work settings
You develop your
• knowledge and expertise of technology-enhanced learning
• understanding of the social, organisational and cultural factors that influence its effectiveness
• change management skills
• ability to implement new technologies in your workplace
• educational research skills
You learn through
• seminars, workshops, learner-led activities, group and peer discussion, self-directed study, reading
• a range of work-related assessment tasks
• digital resources including two virtual learning environments, video conference and the e-portfolio – allowing you to interact with the modules and support peer learning
• work-based investigations and projects
Find out more about MSc/PgDip/PgCert Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation and Change
Part-time – typically one year to certificate, two years to diploma, three years to masters.
Sessions are on Thursday evenings and they are a mix of face-to-face and virtual attendance. There are typically six sessions a module.
Starts September.
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
Assessment criteria are broad and emphasise active participation and individual needs. The course promotes independent learning within a community of practice and assessment includes • portfolios • work related activity • practical tasks • reflective practice • oral presentations • written reports • project based work
This course helps improve your knowledge and expertise of using technology to enhance learning in your workplace
Staff profiles
Visit the Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.
