Learning with Technology has made substantial strides over the last thirty years, achieving real penetration into people’s everyday lives in the last decade. It is a naturally inter-disciplinary field of study drawing on organisational theories, psychology, sociology, pedagogy, design and computer science. The pace of change in technology development means that knowledge in the field is rapidly changing and many practitioners are leaders in the field.

The purpose of this course is to develop your capacity for action research, ability as a critically reflective problem solver and effectiveness as an evidence-based 'innovator' in your work context where your primary role is to develop the practices of learning with technology.

Study will provide the opportunity to become well versed in the inter-disciplinary knowledge and practice that are relevant to your work role. You will become confident in your ability to argue from an informed position about current issues and developments at the forefront of the Learning with Technology debate.

 

How the programme works...

You will identify issues and opportunities in the workplace and construct  inquiries with the intention of making an improvement.  What you will do:

• develop intellectual tools and techniques for inquiry into your own professional practice
• engage in discussions with internationally recognised experts in Learning with Technology and draw on existing bodies of knowledge
• receive personal support from a learning facilitator who will help you integrate your work and study and apply rigorous inquiry processes
• belong to a community of inquiry where you will exchange ideas, offer moral support, and study collectively with other people working in the field of learning with technology
• develop communication and persuasion skills and plan and implement change strategies

 

On completion a graduate will be able to:

 

1. Independently identify opportunities to take actions for improvement at an organisational level, systematically implement innovative solutions and critically evaluate the outcomes.

2. Undertake a significant piece of research that fully and critically explores key issues demonstrating rigor in the research process.

3. Synthesize sources and communicate orally, in writing, and in appropriate media, in academic and professional contexts making well informed, coherent and persuasive arguments.

4. Critically analyse and evaluate complex issues and lead reasoned argument around topics of debate or controversy drawing on knowledge at the forefront of their field including a historical perspective.

5. Take a leadership role to articulate philosophies of lifelong learning, the applications of technology, and the way organisations work.

6. Use organisational theories to inform analysis and evaluation of their work context at a strategic level, critiquing local and national policies and develop recommendations for change.

7. Analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas including social implications of activities and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions.

8. Evaluate technology for its contribution to communication, co-ordination and an organisation's enterprise activities.