Technology Enhanced Learning

Year
2

Academic year
2019-2020

Code
02033104

Subject Area
Computer Science

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Programming.

Teaching Methods

The lectures are for the presentation of the syllabus, including the main concepts, approaches, theories, methodologies and some tools of the area.

The laboratory classes are for practical work including the analysis of educational software, the support to the design and development of a prototype of an educational application and to the design and development of an e-learning course.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended with this course that the student knows the different ways of using Information and Communication Technologies in Education and Training. It includes techniques, methodologies and tools for this particular use, as well as it should promote the building of skills to software and e-learning courses design and delivery.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

INTRODUCTION: General considerations on the use of information and communications technologies in education and training.

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS: Types; underlying learning theories and philosophies, contexts of use.

DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS: Classical methodologies and constructivist methodologies, tools to support its development, authoring systems.

DISTANCE LEARNING: Introduction, Advantages and disadvantages; Adaptation to different audiences; platforms to support distance learning.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Practical assignments: 15.0%
Project: 25.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

Boyle, T., “Design for Multimedia Learning”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.

Palloff, R. & Pratt, K., “Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace - Effective strategies for the on-line classroom”, Jossey-Bass Pub, 1999.

Collis, B. (ed), “Tele-Learning in a Digital World: the future of distance learning”, Int. T. Computer Press, 1997.

Nistal, M.L.;Iglesias, M.F.; & Rifon, L.A. (eds), “Computers and Education: Towards a lifelong learning society”, Kluwer Academic Pub, 2003.

Aldrich, C., “Simulations and the future of learning”, Pfeiffer, 2004.

REVISTAS EXISTENTES NA BIBLIOTECA DO POLO II/JOURNALS IN POLO II LIBRARY:

Computers in Education

Educational Technology Research and Development

Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia

Education and Information Technologies

Innovations in Education and Training International