Education And Technology: Key Issues And Debates

Course Code: MMAICT_01

Masters Level Module

The use of information and communications technology (ICT) is now a central part of education provision and practice. This module introduces students to some of the key issues in the field and addresses some fundamental and often unvoiced questions about the burgeoning development and implementation of digital technologies in education. The module will cover the use of digital technologies in compulsory and post-compulsory educational settings and will consider the following key questions about education and technology:

• What is education technology – and why does it matter?
• Is technology inevitably going to change education?
• What can history tell us about education and technology?
• Does technology improve learning?
• Does technology make learning fairer?
• Will technology replace the teacher?
• Will technology replace the education institution?
• Is technology leading to a generation gap between learners and education?
• Education and technology – so what now?

The module involves student engagement with the research literature, use of education technology resources, and a number of practical activities.

Related Programmes

Education and Technology MA