This unit examines the role of informal learning and digital technologies in blended learning in a higher education context, focusing on how students use information communication technologies, and how this impacts on contemporary understanding of community and citizenship. The aim of this unit is to understand and evaluate informal everyday technology use in order to inform blended unit and course design practices that will foster student engagement and support life-long learning. The unit will focus on global connectedness and harnessing digital technologies to increase student engagement and promote active and collaborative learning. The unit involves case studies of key relevant... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Thomas Apperley
