Module 1 – Fundamentals of Educational Technology (ET) (12 h.): history and theory of ET (8 h.); school and innovation processes (2 h.); workshop (2 h.)
Module 2 – Mobile learning (ML) (6 h.): introduction to ML (2 h.); tablet based education in primary school (4 h.).
Module 3 – Open educational resources (OER) (6 h.): history and definition of OER (2 h.); educational uses of OER in primary school (4 h.).
Digital Storytelling Lab (12 h.).
Maria Ranieri, Le insidie dell'ovvio. Tecnologie educative e critica della retorica tecnocentrica, ETS, Pisa, 2011 (Capitoli 1, 2, 3)
Maria Ranieri, Michelle Pieri, Mobile learning. Dimensioni teoriche, modelli didattici, scenari applicativi, UNICOPLI, Milano, 2014
In addition, one book at your preference between:
- Maria Ranieri (a cura di), Risorse educative aperte e sperimentazione didattica, FUP, Firenze, 2012 (Capitoli 1, 2, 3, 6)
- Pier Cesare Rivoltella, Pier Giuseppe Rossi (a cura di), Tecnologie per l’educazione, Pearson, Torino, 2019.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main theoretical approaches to Educational Technology, including innovative themes such as mobile learning and OER.
Applying knowledge: being able to design a school intervention based on ICT.
Making judgements: being able to formulate evidence based judgements.
Communication skills: being able to communicate about knowledge and problems in the field.
Learning skills: being able to manage self-direct learning paths.
Prerequisites
Being able to read in English is usefull since many references come from international literature.
Being able to self-organize their own activities of study is important to keep the pace.
Being able to read and understand handbooks is crucial to prepare the final exam.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on the following teaching methods: direct teaching, discussions, workshops, multimedia production.
Type of Assessment
Evaluation is based on a multiple choice questionnaire, (30 questions) and the production of a multimedia product.
Course program
Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main theoretical approaches to Educational Technology, including innovative themes such as mobile learning and OER.
Applying knowledge: being able to design a school intervention based on ICT.
Making judgements: being able to formulate evidence based judgements.
Communication skills: being able to communicate about knowledge and problems in the field.
Learning skills: being able to manage self-direct learning paths.
Prerequisites
Being able to read in English is usefull since many references come from international literature.
Being able to self-organize their own activities of study is important to keep the pace.
Being able to read and understand handbooks is crucial to prepare the final exam.
Contents
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Educational Technology (ET) (12 h.): history and theory of ET (8 h.); school and innovation processes (2 h.); workshop (2 h.)
Module 2 – Mobile learning (ML) (6 h.): introduction to ML (2 h.); tablet based education in primary school (4 h.).
Module 3 – Open educational resources (OER) (6 h.): history and definition of OER (2 h.); educational uses of OER in primary school (4 h.).
Digital Storytelling Lab (12 h.).
Teaching methods
The course is based on the following teaching methods: direct teaching, face to face and online discussions, workshops, online learning contents delivered through Moodle.
Evaluation
Evaluation is based on a multiple choice questionnaire, (30 questions) and the production of a multimedia product.