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Award in Digital Citizenship and Digital Tools for Educators Lecturer

TBA

MQF Level

Level 5

Pass Mark

45%

No. of ECTS

2 ECTS

Entry Requirements

Educators in compulsory education, mainly in primary and secondary education. A basic level of computer knowledge and use of internet is required however this course is open for those educators that wish to extend their knowledge and skills of technological tools in the classroom. Written confirmation from school’s administration showing evidence of current employment in a school in the primary or secondary sector as classroom teachers.

Rationale In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, students often find themselves becoming digital citizens the moment they begin using digital technologies, such as using the internet and mobile phones. In acknowledging themselves to be digital citizens from the beginning of their use of technology, young students should come to recognise the importance of protecting their private information online, the value of taking responsibility for themselves and their actions, and the necessity of treating others with an appropriate standard of behaviour online. This Module aims at helping educators to introduce students to some digital citizenship values whilst enhancing their digital skills through some web 2.0 tools that can be easily integrated in their schemes of work for the subjects taught. Overall Objectives and Outcomes    



Explain the difference between digital citizenship and digital tools. Review different digital tools and their current value in classroom practice. Present an idea of how these tools can be used in a cross-curricular approach. Illustrate and explain to all stakeholders including parents, how a designed miniproject using the acquired digital tools and skills, is aligned to teaching, learning and assessment purposes. Keep abreast with innovative digital skills and tools for education.

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Proceed in planning tasks and activities to further enhance the students’ digital skills. Evaluate own work to improve teaching, learning and assessment strategies in line with digital citizenship and digital tools.

Pedagogical Guidelines      

Presentations Workshops Discussions Reflections Collaborative/Co-operative work Professional Readings

Assessment Strategies     

Analysis and evaluation of current practice Planning of tasks in relation to digital skills, digital tools and digital citizenship Alignment of planned project tasks and assessment Presentation of work Evidence of alignment of planned tasks with outcomes and assessments needs to be provided perhaps through a rubric or an online digital tool

Suggested Readings  

http://www.uq.edu.au/teach/social-media-tools/docs/tipsheet-padlet.pdf http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Tools+By+Subject

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