Technology, knowledge and learning: An introduction

Education facts

Code: PDA675

<p>The course provides an introduction to IT and Learning as an international field of knowledge and application by presenting thematic structures and ategorizations of the field. Conceptual and critical approaches to the field of knowledge is in focus, combined with activities that address emerging technologies and contemporary debates in the field. An important feature of the course is peer learning activities and academic writing processes.</p> <p>The course comprises four parts:</p> <ul> <li>Overview over classic and contemporary research traditions in the field of IT and Learning</li> <li>Conceptualizations of technology in the Learning Sciences and IT and Learning</li> <li>IT and Learning as a field of application</li> <li>Emerging technologies and contemporary debates within the field of IT and Learning</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the course the student must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 180 higher education credits or an equivalent degree. Furthermore, the student must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to English B (Swedish upper secondary level) or English 6 (equivalent) with at least a pass, or a valid test of English as a foreign language TOEFL (232 computer based), 575 (paper based) or IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 in all scores, alternatively a Bachelor's degree from an education offered in English.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Technology, knowledge and learning: An introduction

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 2 September 2024

  End date: 4 November 2024

  Pace of study: 100 %