EDUC 5101G - Digital Tools for Constructing Knowledge

This course critically examines research and theory on the use of digital tools for constructing knowledge. Students will explore and analyze the educational affordances of a wide range of digital tools. It is expected that students will see the ways in which specific choices of technology are associated with and lead to specific learning outcomes. Key topics that may be considered include systems of thought that favour or oppose the use of technology in education, analysis and categorization of online digital tools and systems, and constructivist approaches to applications of technology.
Credit hours: 3