Objectives and learning outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the apprentices should be able to:

• Understand, and be familiar with a range of pedagogical approaches to support the use of Edtech.
• Understand the differences and similarities between the above approaches and use them to consider the appropriate approach for their own context and setting.
• To identify common barriers around the effective implementation of Edtech in the classroom.
• Understand specific strengths and challenges of the pedagogical approaches outlined within the unit.
• Identify specific examples and contexts in which specific pedagogies can be applied.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the importance of linking the use of technology to pedagogy

• Understanding the key features and principles of a range of pedagogical approaches which link specifically to the use of technology

• To identify strengths and limitations of pedagogical approaches and the contexts in which they might be effectively applied

• To explore models which support the implementation of technology (e.g., SAMR and TIM models)