Main Field of Study and progress level:
No main field: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Applied Educational Science
Contents
The objectives of this course focus on contemporary web applications that enhance the possibilities for social interaction, exchange of information and content creation.
In terms of thinking about the web that we have become used to the phenomenon described as Web 2.0 reflects the change which allows users to create content in such a way that allows others to both read and write to the environment. A major feature of Social Software is that it enables people to connect together, providing a space in which they can interact and share ideas, experiences and understandings. Social software may be seen as a feature of Web 2.0 and can be described as the tools that are used to communicate in different settings such as one-to-many (blog or podcast) and many-to-many (wiki).
This course will offer students the opportunity to consider how Web 2.0 applications, eg. social software, can be used to support teaching and learning. The course will cover
- Orientation about Web 2.0
- Web 2.0 technologies, eg. Ajax, RSS
- Terminology and phenomena associated with Web 2.0, eg. podcasting, wikis, blogs
- Evaluation and adaptation of Web 2.0 services and applications for use in learning or organizational contexts
- Implications of using Web 2.0 applications in the following learning contexts
- Net-based teaching and learning
- Blended teaching and learning
- Orientation about social software
- What distinguishes social software
- What are the implications of using social software in learning contexts
- Social constructivism in relation to Web 2.0
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Describe Web 2.0 and social software
- Classify and exemplify different Web 2.0 applications and how they could be used in administrative and educational work
- Install, setup, use and adapt a common self-hosted Web 2.0 application
- Interpret, adapt and create RSS files
- Evaluate, use and adapt Web 2.0 applications and services to achieve personal and/or pedagogical aims
- Explain the basic principles of social constructivism and how it is related to Web 2.0 and social software
- Critically reflect upon the use of Web 2.0 in net-based and blended teaching and learning
Required Knowledge
Webdesign, Basics or similar
Form of instruction
The course is conducted trough net-based communication without gatherings at campus. During the course we will use web applications for guidance, discussions and distribution of course material. To participate in the course a modern computer with Internet access is required.
Examination modes
The course applies continuous examination through written and practical assignments as well as participation in seminars, lectures and online conferences that take place over the Internet.
E-learning and social networking handbook : resources for higher education Mason Robin, Rennie Frank New York : Routledge : 2008 : ix, 194 s. : ISBN: 978-0-415-42606-0 (hardback) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
E-learning and social networking handbook : resources for higher education Mason Robin, Rennie Frank New York : Routledge : 2008 : ix, 194 s. : ISBN: 978-0-415-42606-0 (hardback) Search the University Library catalogue
Richardson Will Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press : cop. 2006 : xiii, 149 s. : ISBN: 1-4129-2766-8 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
