KOTEP160 Introduction to Digital Competences for Educators (5 cr)

Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Information Technology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The module is based on areas 1 and 5 of DigCompEdu. This module provides a straightforward introduction into educators' digital competences. Professional engagement and empowering learners as two competence areas of the DigCompEdu provide the basis. The module focuses on using digital technologies for communication, collaboration and professional development as well as enhancing inclusion, personalization and learner’s active engagement.

Learning outcomes

Goals are to enhance the ability of educators

  • to use digital technologies, not only in teaching, but also for their professional interactions
  • to support learner-centered pedagogic strategies and to boost the active involvement of learners in the learning process
  • to support classroom differentiation and personalized education

Upon completion of the course the students will be able to

  • communicate, contribute/share and collaborate with digital technologies in your learning community
  • reflect on, identify and improve your professional digital competencies
  • identify special needs of learners and employ accessibility solutions
  • use digital technologies to motivate and engage learners to foster active learning

Additional information

The module is structured in several one-week learning building blocks, each containing one key topic. Overall it is framed by an instruction section in the first week and a conclusion section in the 10th final week.

0. Instructions

1. Self-assessment

2. Learning in community

3. From Communication to Collaboration

4. Free Access

5. Data Protection

6. Managing Diversity

7. Online Motivation

8. Final Assignment

9. Conclusion

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Final assignment requires 75% completed tasks: digital teaching work project + peer review (final grade by teacher). The module is evaluated in a final survey.
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
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