PED2750 – Learning and Digital Technologies
Course description
Course content
We live in The Information Society where knowledge is the most important mean of production and learning is the most important process. Increasingly, learning processes involve digital technology. Mastering new technology may be the aim of the learning process or the technology may be a way to promote the acquisition of a certain knowledge content or new skills in a better and more relevant way.
This course focuses on the interrelationship between learning and technology. How might simulations and 3D models of complex scientific processes and phenomena help kids learn science in a different, more engaging and productive manner? Do children need to spend hours practicing the hand writing skills in the digital age? What kind of learning principles inform the design of computer games like Halo or World of Warcraft? These and similar questions will be discussed in and through this course in learning and digital technologies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student is able to
- describe theoretical perspectives on learning from- and with digital technology.
- describe relations between the theoretical perspectives and design and use of digital technology in learning.
- analyze the function and importance of digital technologies in learning processes
- apply theories to analyze and identify principles of learning in e-learning solutions
- critically discuss the impact of digital technology and its function in organizations and society
Skills
The student is able to
- design learning situations supported by technology
- adapt general learning principles to specific educational challenges
- give a presentation for others on an academic subject
- analyze text and formulate ideas in a written academic text
Competencies
The student is able to:
- discuss academic questions with others in interdisciplinary teams and groups
- contribute to developmental work through identifying required competence and facilitating knowledge development
- apply a critical approach to the significance and function of digital technology
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
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Basic admission requirements for UiO.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended that students have some basic knowledge of topics in Education at bachelor level.
Overlapping courses
100% overlap with PED1750 and PED2750t
Teaching
The course consists of lectures and student-activites including
- case and problem based reasoning and writing summaries of texts
- groupdicussions about the course curriculum
- practical exercises, evaluation of digital learning resources