Digital and Collaborative Learning in Context

Purpose/Aim

Based on contemporary educational theory, policy and research, identify and evaluate the potential for digital and collaborative learning to impact on educational practice and outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a potential digital and collaborative innovation and design an implementation plan that can be applied in a learning environment.
2. Consider and compare national educational policies/guidelines and contemporary educational theory against existing delivery models and needs.
3. Evaluate collaborative educational research and investigate its application in a digital environment.

Overview

There are multiple challenges that must be resolved as we move from passive to collaborative forms of learning, both in terms of pedagogy and mastering new technologies but also in terms of championing change and progress. Leading through change requires a thoughtful approach, vision, respect and understanding for those fearful of change and a well planned and executed plan that includes operations, systems, logistics and a well defined and transparent road to success.


Assessment 1

Identify, justify and plan a digital and collaborative learning innovation applied to a specific area of your practice.

Description

Either individually, or in groups of two or three, create a cohesive video presentation where you critically reflect on your practice and propose and justify a plan to address an area for improvement.

An innovation can be a combination of many types of tool, the ways you use them, new collaborative practice(s) etc.

Remember to consider the perspectives of different stakeholders.


Assessment 2

DIGITAL Assessment 2 

Implement, document and critique a digital and collaborative learning innovation applied to a specific area of your practice.

Description

Either individually, or in groups of two or three, create an essay or video presentation where you describe and analyse a digital and collaborative learning innovation that you have implemented.

If it is not possible for you to gather primary data from your innovation, for example because of ethical issues, you should use secondary sources of data (e.g. related research literature.)