Module: HEP7003-15 Technology and Innovation in Higher Education

Level: 7

Credit Value: 15

Module Tutor: Renée Marx

Module Tutor Contact Details: r.marx@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module aims to explore new technologies and innovations that teachers can use to enhance student learning at university. The modules is focussed around an individual project in which you will select an innovation to apply to your own practice, researching the literature ahead of planning, undertaking the project and evaluating the impact. The final assessments and formative activities are designed around the concept of sharing practice and creating dissemination outputs from the projects, helping you to engage in your community of practice and the university community more widely.

The module further aims to enhance demonstration of the dimensions of the UKPSF around CPD, technology, learning environments and scholarship, whilst also supporting developing to demonstrate the distinction criteria of the Academic Professional Apprenticeship End Point Assessments.

2.Outline syllabus

• Current technologies and innovations in HE teaching and learning
• Project planning and impact
• Dissemination and sharing practice

3.Teaching and learning activities

• Review and reflective discussion on a range of learning technologies and innovations
• In depth investigations into a chosen alternative technology/innovation
• Project planning and implementation
• Mentor/Peer reviews
• Feedback gathering and analysis
• Impact analysis
• Presentations to peers
• Creating dissemination outputs (assessment), video and written formats

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type:
• Description: Critical review of the learning technology/innovation in theory and practice (1750 words)
• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type:
• Description: Intro and recommendations dissemination output (1000 words; 2 pages)
• % Weighting: 30%

Assessment Item 3:

• Assessment Type:
• Description: Video on project and evaluation/case study of project (5mins; 1000 words equivalent)
• % Weighting: 30%