Course Syllabus
Welcome to the course Professional learning in a digital world!
The course starts 1 September and ends January 12 2022, and is mainly, conducted via Zoom, video conference room: https://gu-se.zoom.us/j/67760224510
The course is offered both as a free-standing course and as an elective course for the IT & Learning master program students! We will work the transformation of professional and workplace learning in relation to the digitalisation of formal and informal lifelong learning. By focusing on the changing practices of professionals in different areas like engineering, healthcare/nursing and teaching, the course addresses the various ways that digital technologies reconfigure activities such as training, coaching and professional community participation.
Follow this link for an Overview of the course, and read more in the Modules menu. Here is a link to the syllabus and literature list.
Course information
Learning outcomes
Seven learning goals are included in the course and will be assessed based on two assignments.
Knowledge and understanding
- describe, characterize and classify formal and informal forms of work for digital professional learning (L1)
- identify key trends in relation to the digitalisation of professional learning and digital work (L2)
Competence and skills
- identify and critically examine commonly used theories for understanding digitalisation processes in relation to professional learning (L3)
- contextualize digital technology use in relation to professional learning in a selection of sectors (L4)
- suggest and motivate a process for supporting and evaluating a professional learning situation where digital platforms are integrated (L5)
Judgement and approach
- judge the relevance of formal and informal forms of work for digital professional learning (L6)
- evaluate the impact of digitalisation in a selection of different professional learning practices (L7)
Form of teaching
The course is based on both net-based activities, including lectures, workshops, and seminars. Zoom is used for online video conferencing. Group and individual work are a part of the course.
Assessment
The assessment is based on the following assignments:
- Group based presentation and report, graded pass (G), or fail (U)
- Individually written paper, graded pass with distinction (VG), pass (G), or fail (U)
Course contacts
Course leader: Annika Bergviken Rensfeldt annika.bergviken-rensfeldt@ped.gu.se
Course teachers: Geraldine Fauville, Kalliopi Moraiti, Elin Nordström, and Lena Pareto.
Director of Studies (utbildningsansvarig): Annika Edenholm annika.edenholm@gu.se
Course registration
Please contact study counsellor: lena.wendt@ped.gu.se
General information
If you are new to the University, you will find a checklist for new students of what you need to know in the student portal.
Here you will find practical information for the autumn studies at the University of Gothenburg: https://www.gu.se/en/learning-leadership-health/about-us/campus-information
Study support
Various kinds of support are available to help you study well. Disabled students in particular can benefit from various types of support.
See support for learning
Academic integrity and plagiarism
See study environment and rules
Canvas
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