MSc in Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | ||||||
Course Unit Code | ESD511 | ||||||
Course Unit Details | MSc Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development (Electives Courses) - | ||||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 9 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | - Introduction to the theoretical framework that describes the relation between EESD and ICT. - ICT categories (multimedia software, webpages, digital encyclopaedias, educational gates, concept mapping tools, virtual reality environments…) that can be used by EESD - Developing and assessing educational material for EESD with the use of ICT. Use of technological equipment for EESD (videocameras, sensors, teleconferencing, touch screens, interactive board) Use of the program “HotPotatoes”. - Use of open access software in EESD (Power Point, Excel, Access, Front Page, Publisher). - Developing educational activities with the use of ICT (problem understanding, data collection, programs and equipment options and selection, use of the activity, evaluation of the activity). - Google Earth and EESD - Interactive games in EESD | ||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The module is delivered through lectures and laboratory work, making use of the infrastructure and facilities offered by the University (computer labs). | ||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |