Evaluating ditel 2

Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013

Unit 2: Managing Technology-Enhanced Learning Gender: Male Teaching Track: Primary Female Secondary Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by ticking ONE answer for each statement. (5 Strongly Agree – 1 Strongly Disagree) Strongly Strongly Disagree Agree Unit Content/Method 1.

The information provided was relevant to my needs 1 2 3 4 5 2.

Unit had clear aims and learning objectives 1 2 3 4 5 3.

The tutors were knowledgeable and competent 1 2 3 4 5 4.

The style of the unit was stimulating and motivating 1 2 3 4 5 5.

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The assignment/s was/were clearly explained.

1 2 3 4 5 Comment about the content and method of unit 2. Write your suggestions for improvement.

The content of this unit was very interesting for our daily teaching practice. This unit was divided into 3 modules but personally, it could have been better if allocated only to the module delivered by Dr. Patrick Camilleri. This module should have been given more prominence by allowing better planned assignments that allowed us, students, to better express and relate our experience with the theory and relevant references from the literature covered The method of delivery was as anticipated, very professional, though, I would have eliminated the module concerning the assistive technology for students with special needs.

This is a very important aspect of modern education whereby inclusive education has been promoted and given importance in recent years. As my graduate dissertation focused on this issue, therefore, I am more aware of how vast this issuer can be and so I believe that this module could also have been given a dedicated unit. For instance, practical sessions can be organized in special schools so the participants can actually feel the different environment from mainstream schools. This will also serve as an experience to those participants who had never imagined how students with learning difficulties can achieve so much academically through the use of appropriate assistive devices.

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Learning Environment I was able to work on assignments and exercises with other learners There was support provided for activities with other learners Online learning tools were adaptable to my specific needs Tools were available to share unit content with other learners I learnt to use a variety of digital tools.

When I came across problems in using the ICT facilities, I knew where to get help from I was able to learn from other participants

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Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013 Comment about the learning environment of unit 2. Write your suggestions for improvement.

The VLE should have been used throughout the whole module. One of the modules had no place in the VLE and so materials and contact with the lecturer had to be done by using private emails. It would be ideal to have a common platform for the whole course.

Usefulness of the Unit My knowledge of the subject now includes some new aspects 1 2 3 4 I am able to put what I learned in the unit into practice 1 2 3 4 Through this unit I increased my skills in TEL 1 2 3 4 As a result of doing the unit, I feel better at managing my own 1 2 3 4 learning 18. I will recommend this unit to colleagues 1 2 3 4 19. Unit content was relevant to my teaching job 1 2 3 4 Comment about the usefulness of unit 2. Write your suggestions for improvement.

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This unit was very useful as it captured many teaching and learning aspects that teachers take for granted. I would, however suggest that this unit is divided into two separate units to provide the students more elaboration and adequate time to submit detailed and reflective work as expected to be handed in.

Suggestions for future Courses Indicate the relevance of the following topics in this unit for future courses: 20. Technology acceptance models 1 2 3 4 21. International elearning policies 1 2 3 4 22. Local elearning policies and strategies 1 2 3 4 23. Integration of technology with pedagogy 1 2 3 4 24. Models of educational innovation 1 2 3 4 25. Barriers to educational innovation 1 2 3 4 26. Digital divide 1 2 3 4 27. eSafety policies and strategies 1 2 3 4 28. Digital technologies and special educational needs 1 2 3 4 Please feel free to write any additional comments and suggest relevant topics to be included in this unit.

Augmented & Assistive Technology to overcome barriers to learning

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