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190017 PS BM 5 Exemplification of Education Theories (MP+SB) (2025W)

Theories in Educational Technologies Research

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 19 - Bildungswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Fr 03.10. 13:15-18:15 Seminarraum 7 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 17.10. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 31.10. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 14.11. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 28.11. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to introduce key theories of learning in educational technologies. The range covers critical theory, Actor-Network Theory (ANT), new materialism, postphenomenology, and emerging theories of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based learning.

The contents will comprise academic literature and journalistic articles discussing key theoretical approaches and their application to educational research.
The course will include brief lectures, individual and/or group-based work, and a final poster presentation.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation in class discussions, group work, and other responsibilities: 40 credits
Visual presentation: 30 credits
Written presentation of paper idea: 30 credits

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1 (sehr gut) 100-90 credits
2 (gut) 89-81 credits
3 (befriedigend) 80-71 credits
4 (genügend) 70-60 credits
5 (nicht genügend) 59-0 credits
Maximum one missed unit as attendance is mandatory in this seminar. The overall grade is made up of the final presentation (30%), written abstract (30%), and several smaller assignments (40%). The positive assessment of all the components is necessary for passing the seminar.

Examination topics

Reading list

Macgilchrist, F. (2021). What is ‘critical’ in critical studies of edtech? Three responses. Learning, Media and Technology, 46(3), 243-249.
Bell, F. (2010). Network theories for technology-enabled learning and social change: Connectivism and actor network theory.
Johri, A. (2022). Augmented sociomateriality: implications of artificial intelligence for the field of learning technology. Research in Learning Technology, 30.
Johri, A. (2011). The socio-materiality of learning practices and implications for the field of learning technology. Research in Learning Technology, 19(3), 207-217.
Wellner, G., & Levin, I. (2024). Ihde meets Papert: combining postphenomenology and constructionism for a future agenda of philosophy of education in the era of digital technologies. Learning, Media and Technology, 49(4), 656-669.

Association in the course directory

BM 5 PS (MP+SB)

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