Information Technology Elective Modules in the BA Programme
Each module carries 6 ECTS credits.
BA Year 2 — Autumn
Information Technology for Schools
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S):
None
OBJECTIVES:
Students need to develop a competence in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools to enhance their use of ICT in college and their working life. Students taking a placement in schools need to enhance the teaching and learning environment for their pupils. ICT will contribute to a balanced education, providing students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies to prepare students to be innovative participants in a technological world.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Explain the theoretical concepts of the Internet, networks, communication technologies, and e-learning environments;
- Apply the practical skills gained in hands-on experience of computer applications and how best they can be integrated into their classroom practice and college work;
- Design a Digital Learning Space for use in the classroom, to include for example; a collaborative space, file sharing, individual student portfolio section, chat, messaging, surveys, video sharing, assignment and rubric and assistive technology tools;
- Demonstrate spreadsheet fluency and how it supports classroom administration and curriculum;
- Understand the importance of designing and creating appropriate digital artefacts suitable for use in schools, college and future working life;
- Understand multimedia design and development and best practice integration in education;
MODULE CONTENT:
- Software and Apps for Schools
- Interface Design and Interaction Design
- Graphics and Multimedia
- Security and Privacy
- Networks and The Internet
- Learning Management Systems, Technology Enhanced Learning
- Assistive Technology
PRIME TEXT:
- EVANS, A., MARTIN, K., and POATSY, MA. (2019)
- Technology in Action. Pearson.
OTHER RELEVANT TEXTS:
- GASKIN, S., VARGAS, A., GEOGHAN, D. & GRAVIETT, N. (2017)
- Computer Concepts and Applications. Pearson.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
- MIT OpenCourseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
- The MIT Press.
- About. Accessed February 13 2019.
- OER
- Open Educational Resources Accessed February 13 2019.
Information Technology for Psychology
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S):
None
OBJECTIVES:
Students need to develop a competence in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools to enhance their use of ICT in college and their working life. Students taking Psychology need to be confident with using ICT to present, analysis, communicate, collaborate and share their work with peers, lecturers and their professional community. ICT will contribute to a balanced education, providing students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies to prepare students to be innovative participants in a technological world.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Explain the theoretical concepts of the Internet, Interaction Design and Communication Technologies;
- Apply the practical skills gained in hands-on experience of computer applications and how best they can be integrated into their practice and college work;
- Demonstrate spreadsheet fluency and how it supports their coursework;
- Understand the importance of designing and creating appropriate digital artefacts suitable for use college and future working life;
- Develop a Digital Space for use in group work, to collaborate, communicate and share resources;
- Understanding multimedia design and development and best practice integration in their college and professional life;
MODULE CONTENT:
- Software and Apps
- Graphics and Multimedia
- Interface Design and Interaction Design
- Computer Security and Privacy
- Networks and The Internet
PRIME TEXT:
- EVANS, A., MARTIN, K., and POATSY, MA. (2019)
- Technology in Action. Pearson.
OTHER RELEVANT TEXTS:
- GASKIN, S., VARGAS, A., GEOGHAN, D. & GRAVIETT, N. (2017)
- Computer Concepts and Applications. Pearson.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
- MIT OpenCourseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
- The MIT Press.
- About. Accessed February 13 2019.
- OER
- Open Educational Resources Accessed February 13 2019.
BA Year 2 — Spring
Multimedia for Schools
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S):
IT4743
OBJECTIVES:
Students need to be competent and confident in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Students taking a placement in schools or who are considering a career in the teaching profession need to enhance the teaching and learning environment for their pupils. Competence in ICT will educate students so that they can adapt to a world of continuous technological innovations. The course will use various Web Technologies to enhance the students learning environment and contribute to social learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Describe the development and implementation of a web site;
- Analyse and investigate emerging technologies;
- Apply the practical skills gained in hands-on experience of computer applications;
- Develop a Digital Learning Space for use in the classroom, to allow students and teachers to collaborate, communicate and share resources and teachers to give feedback, assess and grade students work;
- Exhibit skills in web and graphic design and their application in Education;
- Value the impact of designing and creating appropriate digital artefacts suitable for use in the classroom and college studies;
MODULE CONTENT:
- Technology Developments;
- Software design and development;
- Graphics and Multimedia;
- Information Systems;
- Systems and Artificial Intelligence;
- Web Development.
PRIME TEXT:
- EVANS, A., MARTIN, K., and POATSY, MA. (2019)
- Technology in Action. Pearson.
OTHER RELEVANT TEXTS:
- GASKIN, S., VARGAS, A., GEOGHAN, D. & GRAVIETT, N. (2017)
- Computer Concepts and Applications. Pearson.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
- MIT OpenCourseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
- The MIT Press.
- About. Accessed February 13 2019.
- OER
- Open Educational Resources Accessed February 13 2019.
