ED30483: Children and technology: a global perspective
[Page last updated: 05 August 2021]
| Academic Year: | 2021/2 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 90%, PF 10% |
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| Aims: | This unit aims to:
* develop students' understanding of key sociological and psychological theories and concepts that are useful for studying and critiquing children and technology on a global scale * engage students in critical evaluation and reflection upon key ideas and theories concerning the role that technology has on learning and psychosocial development in different contexts. |
| Learning Outcomes: | At the completion of this unit the student should be able to:
* Critically evaluate children's use of technology in education and society. * Critically apply relevant learning (from psychology and sociology) to children and young people's use of technology * Critically evaluate the ICT policy and curriculum and other relevant policy initiatives * Critically evaluate the potential of new technology in relation to children with learning and developmental disorders * Critically evaluate the relationship between children, technology and globalisation. * Design and/or produce learning or professional resources mediated by digital media on the social media platform (web-essay and e-resources). |
| Skills: | Intellectual skills
* Critical reading of the literature, critical thinking skills . (T/F A) * Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. (T/F A) * Can adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. (T/F A) * Academic writing skill critical writing skills. (T/F A) * Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. (T/F A) Professional skills * Teamwork facilitated by social and digital media . (T/F/A) * Is sensitive to and can react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. (T/F A) * Is able to take charge of their own learning, and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning. (T/F A) Practical skills * IT skills - Is computer literate and is confident in using word processing, presentation software and library databases. (T/F) |
| Content: | Lecture themes and topics include:
* Theoretical underpinning (e.g., theoretical frameworks linked to motivation, learning, power, and psychological development)) * Digital Games and theirimpact on childrenand young people's academic and social development * Risks of children online * Social media and its impact on childrenand young people's academic and social development * Mobile learning and children * New technology in relation to children with learning and developmental disorders. |
| Programme availability: |
ED30483 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Education
ED30483 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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