Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assignment - Portfolio The portfolio will contain three sections: i) Analysis and reflection on policy context, exam requirements and relevant research of digital competency related to their subject area / field; (1600 words) ii) analysis of an example of own students’ work for development and employability purposes; (1000 words) iii) reflection on and identification of own development needs. (1400 words) 4000 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Assignment - Portfolio All failed elements of the assessment must be re-taken. This will require the re-submission of selected sections of the portfolio, having addressed issues raised in the feedback process. 4000 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Examine and critically analyse the policy and strategy requirements for the application of digital competency within their context.
Critically analyse and develop suitable methods and strategies to teach and support the development of digital competency within their own contexts.
Apply knowledge of the development of digital competency to the support and enhancement of student achievement and employability.
Brief description
This module will begin by giving you an overview of the policy and strategy guidance relating to digital competency development, providing you with the essential statutory and strategic backdrop to teaching this skill within the learning environment. Specific areas of learning will then be considered to ensure that you have a firm understanding of the requirements as well as being able to carefully analyse your learners’ needs in this area. Teaching strategies and methods will be considered as well as the latest developments in research informed practice. The needs and reasons for difficulties in digital competency will also be considered.
Content
Unit 1 - What is digital competency? Outlines and definitions
Unit 2 - Digital Competency Framework, policy and strategy requirements
Unit 4 - Planning and integrating digital competency cross-curricularly
Unit 5 - Teaching strategies to develop digital competence and evaluating the benefits to enhance learning
Unit 6 - Analysing student needs and developing actions.
Unit 7 - Barriers to competency
Unit 8 - Safety and Protection
Unit 9 - Assessing using technology
Unit 10 – Collaboration, communication and employability – the application of competence
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Statistical reports may be considered and data to support arguments may be analysed. |
| Communication | This will be developed both in seminar discussions and in preparation for the assessments. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | This will be a core skill developed within the module, with a clear emphasis on self-evaluation, where the students will be expected to consider impact on their own practice. |
| Information Technology | All assignments will be word processes and students will be required to utilize IT resources in the research of their assignments. The reflection on and identification of own development needs will be assessed. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Reflection activities during seminars will be used to encourage personal development. The reflection on and identification of own development needs will be assessed. |
| Problem solving | Students will consider how to address specific issues within their own contexts and practice, and develop the skills to address this in the future. |
| Research skills | This will be developed throughout the module but particularly in regards to the research necessary in the assessments. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Students will develop skills in regards to teaching, planning, assessing and professional practice. |
| Team work | Seminar activities will involve group work. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6