Innovation in Learning and Development

Module overview

The module will look at innovation in learning and teaching in the context of educational practice.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching and learning methods will include lectures, workshops, seminars that involve group discussions, presentations and activities and self-directed study.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	25
Independent Study	125
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Journal Articles

Routledge Selwyn, N. (2007). The use of computer technology in university teaching and learning: a critical perspective.. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 23, pp. 83-94.

Textbooks

Prensky, M. (2010). Teaching Digital Natives, Partnering for Real Learning:. Corvin, a SAGE Company.

Selwyn, N. (2011). Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates. Continuum.

Derks, D., & Bakker, A. B. (Eds.). (2013). The Psychology of Digital Media at Work. Routledge: Psychology Press.

Vai, M., & Sosulski, K. (2011). Essentials of Online Course Design: A Standards-Based Guide.. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Selwyn, N. (2014). Distrusting Educational Technology: Critical Questions for Changing Times.

Harasim, L. (2012). Learning Theory and Online Technologies. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

Salmon, G., Edirisingha, P., Mobbs, M., Mobbs, R., & Dennett, C. (2008). How to Create Podcasts for Education. Open University Press.

Conole, G., & Alevizou, P. (2010). A literature review of the use of Web 2.0 tools in Higher Education.

Garrison, D. R., & Vaughan, N. D. (2008). Blended Learning in Higher Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines. Jossey- Bass.

Salmon, G. (2011). E-Moderating: the Key to Teaching and Learning Online. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Woollard, J. (2011). Psychology for the Classroom: E-Learning. Routledge.

Pacansky-Brok, M. (2013). Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Ko, S., & Rossen, S. (2010). Teaching Online, A Practical Guide. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Carliner, S., & Shank, P. (Eds.). (2008). The E-Learning Handbook. Pfeiffer.

Thomas, M. (Ed.). (2011). Deconstruction Digital Natives: Young People, Technology and the New Literacies. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Phillips, R., McNaught, C., & Kennedy, G. (2012). Evaluating E-Learning: Guiding Research and Practice. Routledge.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

The assessment for this module typically consists of a 3-5 minute podcast which presents and describes an innovation in teaching and learning practice which may normally be, but not necessarily, viewed as a video/audio abstract for the associated 3000 word critical essay. Together they will identify, investigate and critically discuss an innovation in teaching and learning. Both elements are marked as one single piece. For guidance, the podcast should represent 25% of the effort and the critical essay 75% of the effort. To be clear although there are two elements, a single mark is awarded. If either part is submitted late then standard late penalties will be applied to the mark as a whole.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	75%
Group presentation	25%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External