6 ECTS credits
150 h study time

Offer 2 with catalog number 4016630ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Department
Educatiewetenschappen
Educational team
Chang Zhu (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
14 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
122 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

In this course, the students learn the following:

  • E-learning introduction (E-learning related educational technologies, E-learning environments, and related concepts)
  • Different electronic learning environments and their functionalities & underlying technologies
  • Key concepts of digital learning (Online learning, E-learning, Blended learning, MOOCs...) and Innovative digital learning methods
  • E-learning design models, principles and steps 
  • E-learning tools & practices 
  • E-learning project development  
  • Publication of e-learning content 

 

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Study material and papers are distributed, Canvas
Additional info

Study material and resources are available through the Canvas learning platform.

 

Generative AI can be used in this course, further details will be provided during course activities and the Canvas Course Platform. Any use of generative AI should be properly referenced. 

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

This course contributes to the general learning outcomes of the master program.

Students will also achieve course-specific learning outcomes.

By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Understand the concepts of e-learning and digital learning
  • Gain knowledge on the different possibilities and functionalities of e-learning environments
  • Understand various innovative digital learning methods
  • Analyse and assess in a critical way the didactical effectivity of e-learning environments
  • Design e-learning environments based on the design principles
  • Implement an e-learning environment and support it for different educational settings
  • Apply various e-learning tools in the design and development of e-learning projects

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 15% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 65% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 20% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Oral exam with a relative weight of 15 which comprises 15% of the final mark.

    Note: Oral exam

Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • E-learning project with a relative weight of 65 which comprises 65% of the final mark.

    Note: E-learning project

Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Self practical assignments with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

    Note: Self-report

Additional info regarding evaluation

The students work on project assignments, e.g. the development of an e-learning project.

The evaluation is based on

  • the e-learning project
  • the project reports
  • the presentation of the e-learning project
  • regular practical assignments
  • oral exam
Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject