Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies
Explore current educational technologies and their impact on teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age.
Explore current educational technologies and their impact on teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age.
This course analyzes currently available technologies for learning, including learning management systems, intelligent tutors, computer adaptive testing, gamification, simulations, social media learning, universal design, differentiated instruction, big data, learning analytics, and affect-aware systems. Participants will explore the selection and implementation of suitable technologies, design of electronic learning resources, application of digital media in teaching and learning, web usability and accessibility, and critical analysis of technology benefits in education. The course covers the implications of ubiquitous learning for assessment and instruction, and examines technology as a mediator of social relations in education.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of ubiquitous learning and its implications for education
Analyze various educational technologies and their potential applications
Explore the design and implementation of electronic learning resources
Examine the role of technology in assessment and instruction
Understand the principles of universal design for learning in digital environments
Explore gamification and simulation in educational contexts
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores the evolving landscape of educational technologies and their impact on teaching and learning in the digital age. It covers a wide range of topics including learning management systems, intelligent tutors, computer adaptive testing, gamification, social media learning, and learning analytics. Participants will examine the selection and implementation of suitable technologies, design of electronic learning resources, and critical analysis of technology benefits in education. The course also addresses the implications of ubiquitous learning for assessment and instruction, and explores technology as a mediator of social relations in education. Through case studies and expert insights, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how technology is reshaping educational practices and possibilities.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Ubiquitous Learning
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Instructional Technologies
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Goals and Outcomes
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Professor in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Bill Cope is a Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He serves as the Principal Investigator on several significant projects funded by the Institute of Educational Sciences within the U.S. Department of Education and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on the research and development of educational technologies. From 2010 to 2013, he held the position of Chair of the Journals Publication Committee for the American Educational Research Association. His recent publications include The Future of the Academic Journal (co-edited with Angus Phillips, Chandos, Oxford, 2009/2nd edition 2014) and Towards a Semantic Web: Connecting Knowledge in Academic Research (co-authored with Mary Kalantzis and Michael Magee, Woodhead, Cambridge, 2010). Dr. Cope holds one patent and has two pending patents in e-learning and web publishing. Alongside Mary Kalantzis, he co-authored New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education (Cambridge University Press, 2008/2nd edition 2012) and Literacies (Cambridge University Press, 2012), and co-edited Ubiquitous Learning (University of Illinois Press, 2009). For more information about his work, visit his research website at newlearningonline.com.
Professor in Education Policy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Mary Kalantzis is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She served as Dean of the College of Education from 2006 to 2016 and previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Services at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Kalantzis has also been President of the Australian Council of Deans of Education and has contributed to various educational organizations, including serving as a Commissioner for the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Alongside Bill Cope, she has co-authored or co-edited several influential books, including New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education (Cambridge University Press, 2008; 2nd edition, 2012), Literacies (Cambridge University Press, 2012; 2nd edition, 2016), and A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (Palgrave, 2016). Her work focuses on advancing educational practices through innovative approaches to literacy and learning in diverse contexts. For more information about her research and contributions, visit her profile at newlearningonline.com.
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