BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Course Guide



Course: Learning Technologies for the Classroom

Course code: EDU 1303



Periods/Weeks: 4



2015-2016, Semester 1

SHARJAH WOMENS COLLEGE

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Welcome to Learning Technologies for the Classroom

To contact your teacher:

Mr. Basel: basel.badran@hct.ac.ae| Phone extension: 4124
Ms. Nadya Moosa: nmoosa@hct.ac.ae| Phone extension: 4713
Visit us at our office in the F block- Room F-52

About the Course
This course is an introductory level course to introduce students to computer hardware,
software, and web-based learning technologies that can be used in teaching and learning.
This foundation course introduces the fundamental elements of ICT for learning
environments and its underlying pedagogy, educational issues relating to the use of
technology in the classroom, the significance of technologies, their impact on society, and
how society has changed as a result of them.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO 1- 1. Apply information learning technologies confidently and

competently as effective productivity tools in education.
CLO 2- Identify and discuss educational issues relating to the use of
technology in the classroom.
CLO 3- Use web-based tools to create resources for an e-portfolio.
CLO 4- Review and apply file management techniques to students'' own
education coursework materials to reference ongoing learning, demonstrate
developing competencies, showcase best practice and knowledge
construction.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Throughout this course a combination of hands-on ICT application,

PowerPoint presentations, discussion, Q&A, readings and analysis and
guided tasks should be used to support participants in achieving the learning
outcomes.
The students will be assessed on both their effective use of web-based
(Prezi, Google Docs, Slideshare.com) or local (Keynote on iPad) presentation
software and hardware, and the depth of the content being presented.

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Assessment Strategies

Coursework - Journal: 35%
Students will take part in classroom activities and discussions which are based on topics
related to technology integration in teaching and learning, educational technologies and
current trends. They will be assessed on at least two occasions.
(Outcomes: 2,3)
Coursework - Multimedia Presentation: 35%
Students create a presentation describing a technology topic used in educational
settings. Students create an A4 information sheet in which they describe the uses,
highlight advantages and disadvantages and evaluate its overall educational value.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3)
Final Assessment - Portfolio: 30% (CSA)
Students create an e-portfolio which features a homepage and sections discussing and
highlighting: role of technology in education, examples and discussion of useful Web 2.0
and mobile technologies in teaching and learning.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3,4)
Total Weight: 100%

SHCT Syllabi Special Needs Statement

SHCT will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented

medical, physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities. Students should notify the
college counselor if they have a disability or impairment that impacts their
studies. SMC students are to contact Dr. Khaleel Hinkston at 06 505-4531 or
in room BM 02. SWC students are to contact Dina Shehada in room BM 54 at
06 505-4228 or Pamela Chetty in BM 55 at 06-505-4663. Students should also
notify their teachers during the first week of classes of their need for
accommodations. Students personal information will remain confidential.

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BM 02 505-4531
BM 54 06-505-4228
. BM 55 06-505-4663

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HCT Policy

Attendance
1. You are required to come to college every day before the start of your first class and remain in
college until after the end of your last class.

2. If you arrive after the class has started you will be marked late. If you arrive more than 5
minutes late you will be marked absent.

3. Every three lates will count as one absence.

4. When you are absent for 5% of the time allotted for this course you will receive a warning
through the SWC portal.

5. When you are absent for 10% of the time allotted for this course you will receive a final written
warning.

6. If you are absent after receiving a final written warning, then unless there are extenuating
circumstances, you will be withdrawn from the course and a failing grade will be recorded for
the course.

7. Field trips are counted as class time. If you cannot participate in a field trip you must attend
college instead, otherwise you will be marked absent.

Your attention is drawn to the Student Handbook. In particular the section on Instructions for
Students and Attendance Procedures.

Academic Honesty

Cheating is an attempt to gain grades dishonestly. It is important that you read page 10 of the
Students Handbook, paying attention to the Definition of Cheating as well as the practical examples.

Plagiarism is copying and the presentation of someones work as your own. This could be from
other students assignment/projects, books or the Internet. This can be either intentional or
unintentional (did not know it was necessary to reference material used in essays or written
assignment). Plagiarism is also considered as a form of cheating and the penalty for cheating is
outlined in student Handbook. Any student found guilty of cheating will be dismissed by the Vice
Chancellor on the recommendation of the College Director. A record of this shall be entered in the
students official record and transcript.

You will be requested to read and sign the Academic Honesty policy document. When you sign this
you will be confirming that you understand the policy and the consequences of breaching it.

Further information on HCT policies and procedures can be found in your HCT catalogue or on the
web catalogue at: http://lrs.hct.ac.ae/cat/catalogue02-03/view.asp