2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5267M Designing Digital Education

30 Credits Class Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Katharine Stapleford
Email: K.E.Stapleford@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

In this module you will learn about the principles of instructional design, when developing digital education resources. The module will use the principles within instructional design to inform the practice of developing digital resources. As you progress through the module you will design, develop and evaluate digital resources, culminating in delivering usable digital teaching resources.

Objectives

This module will take a critical approach to planning, designing, developing and evaluating digital resources for teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Consider a range of factors and approaches when designing digital learning resources
2. Analyse the relationship between pedagogy, teaching strategies and the design of digital learning resources

Skills Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Create digital learning resources using appropriate digital education tools
2. Undertake peer review, evaluate digital resources and act upon feedback provided
3. Identify appropriate instruments for evaluating digital learning resources

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
On-line Learning 11 5.5 60.5
seminars 11 1.5 16.5
Tutorial 2 1 2
Private study hours 221
Total Contact hours 79
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 300

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Each participant will be expected to make an active contribution within the asynchronous and synchronous elements which will be monitored and feedback given. Each student will have two tutorials to discuss progress. There will be opportunities for formative feedback on work in progress from peers as well as the module teaching team.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
In-course Assessment . 100
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 100

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 7/16/2024

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