MSL3000 Learning with Mobile Technologies Emneplan

No prerequisites required.

At the end of the course, the student has obtained the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has knowledge of key topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the field of social mobile learning
• is familiar with research and development in the field both on national and international levels
• can identify pedagogical opportunities and concerns of social mobile learning
• can update his or her knowledge in the field of social mobile learning
• is familiar with the history of social and mobile learning and their international, social and educational implications
• is familiar with current and emerging social mobile technologies in general and for educational purposes

Skills

The candidate

• can use and critically evaluate learning with mobile social technologies and their relevance as tools for individual and collaborative learning
• can design learning activities using mobile social technologies, can apply academic knowledge to practical and theoretical issues within this field
• can seek out ideas and insights, assess and refer to information and academic texts and relate these to learning and teaching with mobile social media

General competence

The candidate

• has insight into relevant ethical issues related to the use of mobile social media in learning environments
• can plan and carry out tasks and projects alone or as part of a group and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
• can present academic material such as theories, problems and solutions related to mobile social media, both in writing and orally, as well as making use of current and emerging social mobile technologies
• can articulate, exchange opinions and participate in relevant networks to enhance and enrich both own and others' professional development
• is familiar with new ideas and innovation processes and can seek insight from leading edge practice and research in the field of learning with mobile social media
• can reflect on social mobile learning practices and relate these to national and international research, policies and practices

The principal topics are:

Mobile digital technologies in school and society : Focuses on mobile technologies in a learning context. Educational perspectives, teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards mobile technologies for learning purposes are topics that will be taken up. This track involves studying the concept of digital literacy and sociological and philosophical issues with regards to mobile technologies.

Mobile social devices and services : Focuses on different devices that can be harnessed for learning purposes. The students will assess different devices such as tablet computers, smart phones, wearable computers and other emerging mobile technologies and their educational value. The notion of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) will also be taken up and assessed with regards to their use in school, organization of the classroom and its management. Topics such as different alternatives to cloud computing services will be taken up.

Social games : Focuses on both the possible educational aspects in different game genres as well as creating games (visual programming).  Cyberspace issues in social media such as e-safety, cyber ethics, privacy and copyright (authorship), e-citizenship/ empowerment / participation will also be presented. How ICT is used on in different curricula will be highlighted, in both national and international perspectives. Evaluating different technologies for learning purposes will also be emphasized.

Seminar activities will be conducted in class, and students are expected to participate actively. Activities alternate between lectures, student seminars and practical sessions. A major part of the course is focused around pedagogical project work.

The students will collaborate on a given project. Participation in all tasks (planning, designing, implementation and presentation) is mandatory.  The project work consists in developing and designing technology enhanced learning environments. The learning environments have to be tested in school.

Seminar activities will be conducted in class, and students are expected to participate actively. Activities alternate between lectures, student seminars and practical sessions. A major part of the course is focused around pedagogical project work.

Before the student can sit exams two course work requirements must be met. These assignments are subject to peer assessment response according to specific criteria. The two course work requirements are:

• Paper on mobile technologies in teaching and learning (2000 words).
• Pedagogical evaluation of digital learning resources and tools for mobile learning platforms (1000-1500 words).

The assignments are marked -accepted- or -not accepted-. Students who are assessed with -not accepted- may rewrite and submit maximum two new versions of the assignment in agreement with the teacher.

The final assessment is based on the group project report (1500-2000 words) and an individual oral exam (max. 45 minutes).  One of the assignments (see course work requirements) must be presented as part of the oral exam.

The final grade is based on the project report (counting 40 %) and the oral exam (counting 60 %). 

Both exams must be passed in order to be awarded a final grade. If a student does not pass one of the exams, only the failed exam shall be re-taken.

Examination support material permitted on the written part of the exam.

The graded scale A-F will be used, E being the lowest passing grade.

There will be an internal and an external adjudicator.

General study competence or equivalent validated prior learning.

Teacher students, international students, qualified teachers and other applicants may apply for the full 30 ECTS programme in accordance with National Guidelines for Differentiated Teacher Education Programmes.