ED403: Innovations in Learning Technologies & Professional Practice

Learning Resources and Technologies The session 2 of the course ED403 has enriched my knowledge on two topics such as online learning tools and Open Educational Resources (OERs). L earning technologies is an important part in the education and it applies information communication technologies (ICTs) in learning, teaching and assessments (Barker 1999). The learning goal and pedagogy should be the main focus while designing learning with the use of technology rather than the selection of the technology (Clifford, 2011). Technology in education has been defined as the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. This session has increased my understanding on Google scholar, Google presenter, web conferring tools (such as BigBlueButton, Skype, Google hangout and Google plus), web 2.0 tools and social media in learning and teaching environment. The learning technol...

Session One of this course ED403  emphasizing on the influence of technology  in learning in higher education (HE). This session enriched my knowledge on technology in HE and enabled me to critically review and analyse trends in HE learning environment in the University of the South Pacific (USP). https://universitybusiness.co.uk/Article/tech-for-all-in-higher-education/ Uses of Technology and Linking with USP The use of technology in higher education has exploded in the last two decades. Exploring our library resources on the future of higher education, the collection includes articles, papers and presentations are now technology based and more accessible and handy. Not all the courses and assessments in a course can possibly be delivered through online which may lead to failure. For that teachers need skills to implement basic technology in their face-to-face teaching. Instructors should connect some of the in-class activities with cutting-edge-technology i.e. ...