Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation and Change

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This course is designed for education and training professionals who use technology to enhance teaching and learning. This includes professionals from an expanding and diverse group, such as

* secondary and primary school teachers, head teachers, lecturers and staff from vocational and higher education
* e-learning and multimedia developers in education, business and industry, media companies, and learning solutions
* staff and middle management from learning departments in sectors such as healthcare, IT, the police force, the armed forces and consultancies

It examines the key strands o technology-enhanced learning - applications and environments o innovation and change - managing and leading innovation and change in work settings.

You develop your

* knowledge and expertise of technology-enhanced learning
* understanding of the social, organisational and cultural factors that influence its effectiveness
* change management skills
* ability to implement new technologies in your workplace
* educational research skills

You learn through

* seminars, workshops, learner-led activities, group and peer discussion, self-directed study, reading
* a range of work-related assessment tasks
* digital resources including two virtual learning environments, video conference and the e-portfolio - allowing you to interact with the modules and support peer learning
* work-based investigations and projects

Modules * applications of technology enhanced learning
* work-based approaches to innovation and change in technology enhanced learning
* technology enhanced learning environments
* leading and managing innovation and change in technology enhanced learning
* dissertation

A degree plus relevant experience in teaching or supported technology enhanced learning.If your first language is not English, you must have one of the following * IELTS score of 6.5 * TOEFL score of 550 * Cambridge Advanced English (level 4) * recognised equivalent qualification - contact us as above for details You must have access to a computer and the Internet. You also need independent study skills and experience of using the Internet and the World Wide Web.If working with children and vulnerable groups, you also need a Criminal Records Bureau check. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.