This course will offer students an overview of the theories and practices involved in Educational Technology.
Topics include: Learning theories. Learning objectives and Bloom's taxonomy; constructivist and situated theories of learning; factors affecting and facilitating learning; learning styles. Technologies for creating new resources. Examples include video, multimedia, animations and simulations, Web 2.0/3.0. Instructional Design (ID). Basic ID models (eg ADDIE model), ID models for e-learning and blended learning (eg Dick and Carey model), online course development using ID. Technologies for content delivery. Examples include Learning Management Systems (e.g. Moodle) classroom management systems (e.g. Jhoomla), Open Education Resources, intelligent tutoring systems. Throughout the course, we will illustrate theories with practical examples such as NPTEL, OCW, OSCAR, PhET.