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Course Overview
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L27 -
Distance Learning -
Full-Time -
1 Year -
16 Sep 2024
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Learn to critically analyse, and make informed decisions around, the design and implementation of digital pedagogy
- Synthesise and evaluate different approaches to the use of digital technology in education
- Address societal, technological, and educational issues in relation to the use of digital pedagogy
- Explore your own practice in terms of the key concepts in digital pedagogy
- Use structured approaches to critically evaluate a digital artefact or system
- Debate and analyse the issues that hold contemporary interest and concern for educators exploiting digital approaches to pedagogy
- Select appropriate data collection methods to address research questions or problems relevant to digital pedagogy
- Critically reflect on and debate theory, research, policy and practice in this area
Your professional practice
This course will enable you to enhance, update, or renew your use of digital artefacts and approaches in your teaching and learning. You could be an education stakeholder and/or working in any role in education or the education sector, including a class teacher, training provider or a university lecturer. You’ll develop a critical analysis of, and informed decision-making around, the design and implementation of a digital pedagogy in education. The practical, developmental focus means this course will be relevant to your practice as an educator, no matter your geographical location.
Your academic community
We are passionate about education. You’ll be supported by an expert team with knowledge across many aspects of education, including professional and cultural identity in education, leadership and management in education. You’ll study alongside students from a range of different backgrounds and educational environments, giving you the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from each other's teaching methods.
Why study Digital Pedagogy at Leeds Beckett University...
- Practice-based learning – learn how to optimise the use of digital tools in your teaching
- Online learning - join our academic community from anywhere in the world
- Learn from experts – taught by a professionally experienced team
- Globally relevant – develop expertise applicable to any educational setting
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
International baccalaureate
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
Teaching & Learning
Distance learning
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.
Overall workload
Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.
What you'll learn
Explore key concepts and contemporary issues in the pedagogical use of digital technologies, including access and inclusion, and learner identity. The global growing engagement by educators with online teaching and learning tools make it essential to encompass key learning theories, concepts, and resources for navigating the contemporary digital learning landscape.
Examine cognitive development theories in contemporary digital pedagogic artefacts or systems. This module will focus on different life stages and contexts of learning by investigating the ways in which new technologies can reinforce learning. You’ll also look at how technologies can reinforce inequalities within education systems and wider society in the new era of emerging digital realms.
Demonstrate your critical and reflective thinking through participation in a setting-based independent study into the pedagogic use of digital technology.
This module will introduce you to established practices around the structured design approach to digital artefacts and curricula and focuses on the development of a Digital Activity Design. Digital Activity Design involves the pre-developmental analysis of the interplay between learning intention, learning dialogue, approaches to ensuring inclusivity, and digital literacy and access.
Examine approaches to digital pedagogy from around the world, together with the impact of global trends in educational technology brought about by national and international policies and processes. You’ll engage in critical debates and discussions which consider topics such as the national policy strategies of countries across the world, the educational technology portfolios of international organisations, across a variety of educational settings and levels.
Develop the tools to undertake methodological critiques and to interrogate research findings, with a key focus on the ethics of empirical research by experiencing actual research projects. Working within a community of practice, you’ll develop your own lines of enquiry rooted in a critical understanding of current literature. You’ll design and evaluate a research project which will form the basis of your dissertation proposal.
Focus on an area of particular interest and present a substantial piece of primary research or an extended literature review. You’ll further develop your skills in independent thought, depth of knowledge and the ability to synthesise, apply and add theoretically to a specific body of knowledge. This module will enable you to present and defend an academic review of your chosen area of study.
Fees & Funding hellooo
£8,250
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £8250. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
£8,250
International 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £8250. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Fees & Funding
£8,250
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £8250. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- You'll need access to an appropriate device such as a computer or tablet, together with a reliable internet connection for this online course. Visit the course Teaching & Learning 'Modules, Workload & More' section for more details.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£8,250
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £8250. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- You'll need access to an appropriate device such as a computer or tablet, together with a reliable internet connection for this online course. Visit the course Teaching & Learning 'Modules, Workload & More' section for more details.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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Career Prospects
As someone working in the educational sphere, this course will enable you to critically analyse, and make informed decisions around, the design and implementation of digital pedagogy in educational and training spaces. You’ll explore the potential of digital learning and gain the expertise to work as a leader in this area of education as you develop your theoretically informed teaching practice.
On completion, you’ll have gained a future-facing understanding of the impact that digital learning can have on the learner experience and environment. You’ll have developed a critical appreciation of the conditions required for creating successful digital pedagogy. Putting your understanding into practice during your course will enable you to build your experience of creating digital learning artefacts and approaches that are relevant to your professional context.
Additionally, studying this course will provide an intellectual stepping-stone to doctoral study around digital learning.
This course has been designed to support educational stakeholders in responding to such change, through developing your understanding, implementation of and evaluation of approaches to the digitisation of your pedagogy. This course fuses contemporary thinking in digital pedagogy, with our existing pedigree in delivering professionally relevant, student-focused post-graduate study in the field of education.
Meri Nasilyan
Course Director
Meri Nasilyan
Course Director / Carnegie School Of Education
Course Director for Digital Pedagogy
Dr Steve Burton
Head of Subject / Carnegie School Of Education
Dr Steve Burton is the Head of Subject for Digital Transformative Education in the Carnegie School of Education. He undertakes research in digital learning, and lectures in the areas of digital learning, safeguarding, digital safety, leadership, and professionalism in education.
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