Course code Peda4030
Credit points 3
IT in Education II
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation20.04.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Nataļja Vronska
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
Students learn information and communication technologies and techniques role in the learning process. Students get knowledge about school management software. They get acquainted with schools used databases and electronic journals and the types of opportunities. Gain insight into the electronic and interactive teaching aids and systems. Gaining skills for the interactive whiteboard and its support programs. Acquire the timetable making software and other school used information technology to assist or facilitate the work of the learning process.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge - understanding of basic concepts and modern technologies in education, the role of the teaching system, the understanding of information and communication technology the importance of learning organization and the latest trends; skills - work in school management software and the use of electronic journals, work with different types of interactive whiteboards and software. Presentation skills, skills to build and manage a simple electronic teaching tools; competence -ability to consider the modern information and communication technology impacts on learning, the ability to study course to integrate the knowledge gained in Home Economics and Technology, Informatics, or other subject lessons. The ability to creatively manage the training work-hour drive through ICT and to address the audience.
Compulsory reading
1. Mācību priekšmetu programmu paraugi [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 16.03.2011.]. Pieejams: http://visc.gov.lv/saturs/vispizgl/programmas.shtml
2. 144 Tips on Synchronous e-Learning Strategy + Research [tiešsaiste]. May 29, 2008. [Skatīts 16.03.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.elearningguild.com/content.cfm?selection=doc.1025
Further reading
1. Eiropas datu centru operators DEAC. [Skolvadības sistēma "e-klase"Informācija skolas vadībai un skolotājiem] [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 16.02.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.deac.lv/?object_id=1223
2. Mācību sociālais tīkls mykoob [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 27.03.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.mykoob.lv/?index/parmykoob