Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The didactic use of ICT in various subjects and year levels in primary and secondary schools and adult education
• Privacy, copyright and security in schools
• Ethical and cultural issues related to ICT in schools
• Theories of teaching and learning methods using ICT
• How digital media influences and changes pupils’ use of the Internet

Skills

The candidate can:

• Use ICT as a tool in their own administrative work
• Plan, implement and evaluate teaching using ICT
• Develop and use different ways of working with ICT that promotes pupils’ learning
• Use ICT tools for adapted learning
• Function as a role model using ICT
• Use ICT as a tool for improved school / home cooperation

General competence

The candidate:

• Can take responsibility for their own learning using subject matter that is not readily accessible
• Has the ability to use digital tools as a basic skill and interact with the other basic skills
• Has a reflected attitude towards the importance of technology in relation to social divisions in schools and society
• Has a reflected attitude towards the educational use of ICT
• Is prepared for the changes in methods and roles caused by the use of ICT in schools
• Is familiar with the prevailing research and trends in ICT and pedagogy

Course Description

The course will provide a comprehensive basis for being able to use ICT as a tool in teaching, learning and play. It also addresses a number of aspects of the use of ICT in society and working life that are important for teachers to be familiar with.

The module consists of the following topics:

• Educational use of standard software
• Educational use of audio, image and video in school
• Knowledge and understanding of ICT in teaching, learning and play
• Knowledge of the requirements of a good digital learning environment
• Knowledge of children and young people’s recreational use of ICT
• The development, evaluation and use of digital learning resources.
• The use of digital aids as interactive tools in schools
• Webwise, online ethics and the use of digital sources
• Social media in school
• Theories and techniques regarding "flipped classroom"
• Organising ICT-based teaching sessions.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Online course with weekly real-time lectures (compulsory participation) and two compulsory two-day workshops at the Notodden campus. Information is given in the semester plan.

Assessment Methods

The assessment includes:

1. Autumn: Plan, create and implement a practical-didactic teaching session with written documentation. The teaching session will be drafted by groups of 3-4 students. The assignment is mainly group-based but also includes a smaller, individual part. It has a scope of about 3,500 words in addition to any video / animation. Weighted 60%.
2. Spring: Written individual assignment. The response will constitute a maximum of 3,500 words, including any video / animation; alternatively a post on a reflection blog of approximately 2,500 words. Weighted 40%.

The examination is assessed on a scale from A to F, where A is the highest grade and E the lowest passing grade. For more information please refer to Telemark University College’s Examination Regulations.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean