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EDU903Education4 Unitsintermediate

Information & Communication Technology in Education

This course introduces the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. It clarifies terms like Information, Communication, Technology, and Education. The course covers ICT applications in education, including computer applications, the Internet, and mobile learning. It also addresses the challenges and prospects of ICT in developing countries, basic programming knowledge, and the legal aspects of computer information systems. The course aims to prepare students for applying ICT in educational settings.

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30h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ICTEducationTechnologyCommunicationProgramming

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Information Technology

2

Communication Technology

3

Computer Applications

4

Internet

5

Programming

6

Distance Education

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Educational Technologist

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Instructional Designer

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E-learning Specialist

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Training Coordinator

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ICT Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationTraining and DevelopmentOnline LearningCorporate TrainingGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2h

Unit 1: Basic Learning Skills

2 study hours
  • •Define learning
  • •Explain the concept of learning
  • •List factors that aid learning
  • •Explain the relationship between ICT and learning
Week
2

Module 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2h

Unit 2: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • •Describe the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • •Mention the tools that facilitate the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • •Explain why Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is often preferred to Information Technology (IT)
  • •Enumerate some benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Week
3

Module 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2h

Unit 3: Information Technology and You

2 study hours
  • •Explain the five parts of an information system
  • •Distinguish between systems software and application software
  • •Distinguish between general purpose and special purpose application software
Week
4

Module 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2h

Unit 4: Clarification of Concept I

2 study hours
  • •List some general terms/concepts relating to ICT
  • •Clarify the following terms/concepts Information, Communication, Technology, Education, Learning, Information and Communication Technology
  • •Define five of the terms/concepts of ICT discussed in this unit.
Week
5

Module 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2h

Unit 5: Clarification of Concept II

2 study hours
  • •List some computer or telecommunication related terms/concepts of ICT.
  • •Explain or clarify the terms/concepts
  • •Define five of the terms/concepts of ICT
  • •Explain their relevance in ICT
Week
6

Module 2: Computer in Teaching and Learning

2h

Unit 1: Information and Communication Technology and Development In Computer

2 study hours
  • •Identify the development in Information and Communication development.
  • •Identify the development in computer.
  • •List the various types of computer.
  • •List the uses of each type of computer.
  • •State the importance of computer in Information and Communication Technology.
Week
7

Module 2: Computer in Teaching and Learning

2h

Unit 2: Using Computer I

2 study hours
  • •Identify a computer system
  • •List various components of a computer
  • •Describe the various components of a computer
Week
8

Module 2: Computer in Teaching and Learning

2h

Unit 3: Using Computer II

2 study hours
  • •Describe the operating system of a computer
  • •Start up a computer
  • •Create documents
  • •Format text
  • •Save documents
Week
9

Module 2: Computer in Teaching and Learning

2h

Unit 4: Computer Technologies and Education

2 study hours
  • •Describe computer as a tool
  • •Computer as Teacher, Assistant and Learner
  • •Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL)
  • •Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Week
10

Module 2: Computer in Teaching and Learning

2h

Unit 5: Problems and Prospects of Computer In Education

2 study hours
  • •State some prospects of computer in education
  • •List some problems of computer in education
  • •Describe some challenges of computer
Week
11

Module 3: Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education

2h

Unit 1: The Internet and the World Wide Web

2 study hours
  • •Give the brief history of the Internet
  • •Describe the operation of the Internet
  • •Describe the operation of the World Wide Web
  • •Describe the classroom use of the Internet
  • •Mention some of the problems and pitfalls of the Internet.
Week
12

Module 3: Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education

2h

Unit 2: ICT in the classroom

2 study hours
  • •Describe the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom
  • •Identify various ways of applying ICT in the classroom
  • •List some benefits of ICT in the classroom
Week
13

Module 3: Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education

4h

Unit 3: ICT and Distance Education

2 study hours
  • •Define Distance Education
  • •Describe the features of Distance Education
  • •Identify the roles of ICT in Distance Education
  • •Apply ICT in Distance Education

Unit 4: Evaluation of the Quality of ICT Programme in Education

2 study hours
  • •Define evaluation
  • •List the criteria of evaluating an instructional material
  • •Impact of National IT Policy on ICT Application in Education

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking key ICT concepts from Modules 1-3

2

Practice basic programming exercises from Module 4 weekly

3

Review case studies on ICT implementation in education from Module 3

4

Summarize the main points of each unit in your own words

5

Allocate specific time slots for studying each module and stick to the schedule

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