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Detailed structure

Nottingham applies the credit structure widely used in UK postgraduate education. This particular programme offers three qualification routes: Certificate (60 credits), Diploma (120), and Masters (180).

 

MA Learning, Technology and Education Modules
 Core Modules Social Contexts of Educational Technology  30 credits
  Theory and Practice of Learning with New Technology 30 credits 
  Educational Technology Research 30 credits 
 Elective Modules New Directions in Computer Assisted Learning  30 credits 
 

Language Learning Technologies:
EAP and New Technologies (15 credits) with
Technology Enhanced Language Learning (15 credits) 

 30 credits 
 To complete MA Dissertation  60 credits 

Assessment

 

Each 30-credit module is assessed by a written assignment of 6,000 words, or equivalent portfolio of assessment tasks.

 

The dissertation module entails a substantial piece of self-directed research work of 12,000-15,000 words (or equivalent) that is agreed with and supervised by a member of the course team. It may be empirical in nature or library-based.

 

Delivery of Course

 

Each taught module is organised into a series of 10 units. Each unit will have at its focus a three hour weekly class. This will comprise both lecture, discussion and small group work. These units are supported by web-based materials. These will be preparatory to the session as well as allowing subsequent follow-up
reading, practice, exploration, and discussion. Time is scheduled each week for informal tutorial support and you are encouraged to make use of text based peer and tutor discussion opportunities. These will be found within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that hosts the web support for this course. This VLE is available from any networked computer both on and off campus. You are also encouraged to attend the weekly LSRI informal seminar. This is usually given by a visiting speaker and it will describe current work in the area of learning research.

 

Timing of Sessions

 

All modules taught by the School of Education will be presented on weekday early evenings (5 pm-8 pm) during University term. Any modules taken from the Schools of Psychology and Computer Science are likely to be held earlier during the working day. If you study full-time, two evenings a week (currently Monday and Thursday) will be given to taught modules, a voluntary tutorial period is scheduled for a further weekday slot (currently Tuesday), and LSRI research seminars are held on Tuesdays at 4pm. You are expected to pursue directed private study at other times.