This 30 credit module, Digital Learning and Teaching, develops a critical awareness of theories and modes of digital learning and teaching and their translation into practice and diverse contexts.

The module aims to critically appraise the design of digital learning approaches through the application of theoretical perspectives and to critically appraise a range of modalities of digital teaching and learning.

On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

• critically explore theories of learning and teaching through a digital lens.    
• critically evaluate digital learning and teaching modalities within specific educational contexts.    
• articulate a critical rationale for digital learning and teaching design.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the MA Education. See the MA Education page for more information.

Content

Participants are expected to work through a set of structured study activities where the following content may be explored through a digital lens:

• Theories of learning and teaching.
• Digital modalities.
• Critical evaluation of platforms, approaches and tools.
• Application to context.
• Policy and practice.
• Issues of equity, inclusivity and accessibility.
• Ethics.
• Formative and summative assessment.

Learning and Teaching

Delivery will take the form of a mixture of online synchronous and asynchronous activities. Current, relevant technology will be employed as appropriate in sessions.

There will be sessions that intensively explore module themes, including structured activities which will support students in making links between theory and practice.

There will be opportunity to develop specific areas of interest. Students will develop and evaluate their own solutions for specified digital teaching and learning needs and contexts.

Tasks and activities throughout the module will support students in developing their academic literacy. Use of regular in-class formative assessment and feedback will build student confidence, assessment literacy and academic integrity.

For further information about course content and suitability, please contact Fay Lewis (Fay.Lewis@uwe.ac.uk).

PLEASE NOTE: Within the first week of this module (w/c 21 Sept) there will be a number of introduction sessions. Exact dates and times TBC.

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises a presentation (20 minutes) (70% critical evaluation - recorded presentation, 30% rationale - professional conversation) which will include the following, demonstrating critical engagement with relevant literature:

• Critical evaluation of a digital learning approach.
• A rationale for recommendations and redesign within the student's own context.

Study facilities

The School of Education and Childhood at UWE Bristol runs a variety of courses in early childhood and education studies, and is one of the largest providers of initial teacher training and continuing professional development in the region. Experienced tutors and leading researchers and practitioners in their fields teach in the department. We have excellent facilities and a range of flexible study areas and online learning tools for our students.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Education and Teaching facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.