Singapore University of Social Sciences

Technologies in Teaching and Learning

Technologies in Teaching and Learning (ADL551)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Adult Learning

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development


Synopsis

ADL551 Technologies in Teaching and Learning provides students with an understanding of the various contemporary digital technologies designed and developed to support specific pedagogies. Besides having the opportunity to explore these technologies, knowledge of how they support access to and enable processing of subject-matter knowledge is unpacked. The Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) will be used as the undergirding learning and design framework. The implications of these digital technologies in higher education and workplace learning will also be discussed.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

  • Augmented, virtual reality
  • Authentic learning pedagogy
  • Mobile learning
  • Computer-supported collaborative learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive tutors and cognitive tutoring
  • Game-based learning
  • Participatory, engaged learning
  • Technological, pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK)
  • Affordances and limitations of digital technologies
  • Implications for higher education and workplace learning
  • Preparedness and success in technology-enabled learning

Learning Outcome

  • Examine the different technologies and their affordances.
  • Appraise the use of technologies for specific pedagogies.
  • Critique key strengths and weaknesses of technologies in teaching and learning.
  • Create a lesson unit infusing digital technology to support learning.
  • Construct effective learning activities arising from technology-enabled learning design.
  • Analyse the broader implications and future directions of technologies in teaching and learning.
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