EDT922

Contemporary Issues In Edu. Tech.

Education
900 level
2 credit units
191 pages
12 units

This course explores contemporary issues in Educational Technology, focusing on technological advancements in ICT and their impact on global pedagogic practices. It introduces web-based learning resources and encourages participation in international educational technology activities. Students will analyze digital technologies, assess educational delivery systems, and design technology-based instructional systems. The course aims to enhance understanding of globalization and universalization of education through technology.

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About this course

Difficulty: Advanced
Study hours: 192 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study, problem solving, research
Practical work: Yes

Before you start

Basic computer literacy
Familiarity with educational theories

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDT922, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · OVERCOMING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL BARRIERS IN EDUCATION

Module 3 · EDUCATION AND GLOBALISATION

Module 4 · NEW CHALLENGES IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

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EDT922 · UNIT 2: VIRTUAL REALITY

The examples above should provide insight on how placing educational practices, one of which is media production and distribution, on digital systems is of great advantage.

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What you should be able to do

Describe developments in educational technology due to ICT advancements.
Discuss digital technologies used in teaching and learning.
Appraise Nigerian educational systems against global standards.
Discuss distance learning options and delivery technologies.
Describe limitations to educational service quality in Nigeria.
Design technology-based instructional systems.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Instructional Designer
Educational Technologist
E-learning Specialist
Curriculum Developer
Training Coordinator

Where it is applied

Education
Training and Development
Online Learning Platforms
Corporate Training
Government Agencies

Tools

Moodle
Blackboard
WebCT
SMART Board
MP3
Digital Cameras

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
Unit 1: Digitalisation of Educational Media
The unit requires understanding of complex algorithms and data structures used in digital media conversion.
Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
Unit 2: Virtual Reality
Requires understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human perception.
Module 3: Education and Globalisation
Unit 1: Education in an Era of Globalisation
Requires critical evaluation of global policies and their impact on local educational practices.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 1: Digitalisation of Educational Media · 4 hours
  Define digitalization and automation.. Explore analogue and digital devices.. Understand the importance of digitalization in education..
Week 2Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 1: Digitalisation of Educational Media · 4 hours
  Examine digital systems like MP3, digital cameras, and smart boards.. Discuss the advantages of digital photography.. Explore the use of interactive whiteboards..
Week 3Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 1: Digitalisation of Educational Media · 4 hours
  Define automation and its elements.. Discuss applications of AI in education.. Explore components of intelligent tutoring systems (ITS)..
Week 4Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 2: Virtual Reality · 4 hours
  Define virtual reality and its applications.. Differentiate between VR and AR.. Explore virtual learning environments (VLEs)..
Week 5Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 2: Virtual Reality · 4 hours
  Discuss virtual classrooms, schools, universities, and libraries.. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of virtual schools.. Explore online teaching modes..
Week 6Module 1: Developments in Teaching and Training Technologies
- Unit 3: Quality of Learning Environments · 4 hours
  Describe architectural developments in school building design.. Discuss school environment problems in developing nations.. Explore adapting classroom space for different learning experiences..
Week 7Module 2: Overcoming Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Education
- Unit 1: Open Learning Systems · 4 hours
  Explain the concept of open learning systems.. Describe the ubiquitous learning environment (ULE).. Explore open educational resources (OER)..
Week 8Module 2: Overcoming Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Education
- Unit 1: Open Learning Systems · 4 hours
  Express teaching modes for electronic learning.. Relate open learning to open educational resources.. Discuss the characteristics of ubiquitous learning..
Week 9Module 2: Overcoming Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Education
- Unit 2: Facilities / Media for Distance and Open Learning · 4 hours
  Explain technologies for internet access in open and distance learning.. Describe the concept of the semantic web.. Explore digital and virtual libraries..
Week 10Module 2: Overcoming Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Education
- Unit 3: On-line Course Delivery · 4 hours
  Explain issues related to the design of online courses.. Explain online course delivery issues.. Identify types of collaboration for distance education..
Week 11Module 3: Education and Globalisation
- Unit 1: Education in an Era of Globalisation · 4 hours
  Define globalization.. Explain the processes of education in terms of global relevance.. Discuss the interplay between education and globalization..
Week 12Module 3: Education and Globalisation
- Unit 1: Education in an Era of Globalisation · 4 hours
  Discuss emergent issues from globalization.. Relate education to ethics, equity, and inclusion.. Examine the impact of globalization on national identity..
Week 13Module 3: Education and Globalisation
- Unit 2: Universalisation of Education · 4 hours
  Discuss the benefits of universal education.. Identify challenges of universal education.. Recognize the role of educational technology in ensuring universal education..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create concept maps linking Module 1-2 technology concepts.
Practice designing instructional systems from Module 4 weekly.
Review case studies from Units 3-5 to apply theoretical knowledge.
Summarize key points from each unit weekly to reinforce learning.
Focus on understanding the practical applications of each technology discussed.
Review all TMAs and their feedback thoroughly.
Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from Units 1-6.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDT922 about?

How many units does EDT922 have?

EDT922, Contemporary Issues In Edu. Tech., has 12 units across 4 modules, over 191 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDT922?

EDT922 carries 2 credit units, at 900 level in Education.

Is EDT922 hard?

EDT922 is rated advanced level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical, case study, problem solving and research work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDT922 take to study?

About 192 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.

How is EDT922 assessed?

EDT922 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What do I need before starting EDT922?

Basic computer literacy Familiarity with educational theories

What can I do with EDT922?

Instructional Designer, Educational Technologist, E learning Specialist, Curriculum Developer and Training Coordinator.