Educational software design

Course title

Code

F18L3W050

Study programme

Computer education (4 years)

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

5 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

ИКТ во образование

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: understand the principles (pedagogical, cognitive, engineering) that should be used in the design of educational software, the place and application of different types of educational software in education, the way educational software helps to achieve certain pedagogical and educational goals, as well as the basic principles for using educational software without compromising the didactics of the educational process.

11.

Course content

(1) Models and theories of learning. (1) Traditional learning environments. (1) Tools used in traditional learning environments.
(1) Integration of technology into the learning process. (1) Basic models of ICT use in education. (1) Tools for technology-enhanced learning. (1) Learning content in the future: analysis of successful applications. (1) Design of learning content and technological standards for digital content. (1) Learning objects: reusable digital content. (1) Technical standards for learning objects. (1) Distribution and reuse of learning objects: technical aspect. (1) Examples of application of learning tools in primary and secondary education. (1) Tools for creating learning objects

12.

Learning methods

instruction, collaborative learning. presentations, project-based instruction, collaborative learning. presentations, projects

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year