Technology Enhanced Learning (Distance Learning)
Introduction
This module is of benefit to you if you are a professional healthcare practitioner with a role in education who has an interest in the use of technology enhanced learning. In this module you are introduced to the key theories on the use and development of technology enhanced learning (TEL).
You are supported to develop aspects of or a whole e-enabled learning object using open source software. You work in interactive workshops using the technology guided by a team of staff who have first-hand experience of developing open educational materials using open source software.
The module is facilitated by an Interprofessional team to help broaden your perspectives outside of your professional group. Students are encouraged to develop a range of independent study skills to locate and use best evidence to inform your learning.
This module is mapped to the Framework for Technology Enhanced Learning (Department of Health 2011) to ensure that technology in healthcare patient and service outcomes are identified within six key principles;
1. Patient centred and service driven
2. Are educationally coherent
3. Are innovative and evidence based
4. Deliver high quality educational outcomes
5. Deliver value for money
6. Ensure equity of access and quality of provision
What you learn
You are supported to develop aspects of or a whole e-enabled learning object using open source software. You work in interactive workshops using the technology guided by a team of staff who have first-hand experience of developing open educational materials using open source software.
General areas covered
Pedagogies related to digital educational media and online learning. The module will help you to link educational theoretical perspectives to digital media, helping you to rationalise and justify the use of technology in your area of work
Introduction to the following technologies:
- mLearning
- eLearning
- Simple website development
- Augmented reality
- Interactive e-learning packages
- TED-ed
- The uses of You-Tube
- Social Networking
- QR codes
- Mobile Apps
- Tablet computing
- Creating live polls to classroom questions
Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills
To get the most out of this module we would like you to have an idea of an actual educational resource you would like to develop using technology enhanced learning relevant to your workplace. Examples that might be helpful are ‘developing web based resources such as a webpage, an interactive book or package to deliver a particular training need in your practice’. You need to be someone who feels comfortable with basic computer skills but don't need to be someone that can write computer code!
To Study this distance learning module you will require access to a computer with:
- a reliable internet connection
- Microsoft or Apple Mac Supported Office Software
- the current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
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Fees and Funding for 2023/24
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £830 EU / International students: £830 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form |
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Entry requirements
• Relevant professional qualification
• First degree or equivalent
• Relevant work experience
• 3 years post qualification experience (part time equivalent)
• Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support(The above must be evidenced in the applicants application form)
International students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores demonstrating at least IELTS 6.5.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered via distance learning
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Provisional timetable
This module is planned to commence delivery on September 25th 2023. The module is normally delivered over a 10 week period. This module is delivered via distance learning. Attendance at the university is not required but engagement with online activity is expected.
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Project Work
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Nick White - n.white@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: