Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

EDUB 7460 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION

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Old Number 132.746
New Number EDUB 7460

Calendar Description

A theoretic study of information media and environments, their educational and societal impact, and their educational application. Students may not hold credit for both 132.746 and the former 081.723.

Course Objectives

Students will

1. explore current literature dealing with theoretic aspects of information technology;
2. become familiar with major research and researchers in the field;
3. focus on critical theory and postmodern concepts at the intersection between imformation technology and education.

Expanded Course Description

Information technology has become an integral dimension of contemporary education. Computers have become ubiquitous. The internet has become a standard source of research. Communication by email is all but a requirement. New technologies such as Personal Digital Assistants and "learning objects" are working their way into the educational system.

It becomes important for all teachers, trainers, and professors to have a solid grasp on critical issues regarding information technology and its intersection with teaching, training, and learning. The purpose of this course is to focus on critical current issues. That means that specific readings will change from course to course, and the content within a given course will be subject to some variation.

This course is relevant at all levels of teaching and learning, from adult and post-secondary educators as well as K-12. It is not a technical course. The focus is NOT how to use Excel better and faster, or how to make a stunning powerpoint presentation. Rather, the course will explore current research and directions in the social and philosophic dimensions that lie at the intersection of technology and education. It is not a course for only "ed tech majors."