NCI Course Details

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• Thursday 13th July, 5-7pm - Online
• Thursday 17th August, 5-7pm - On-Campus
• Saturday 26th August, 11am-1pm - Online
• Wednesday 6th September, 5-7pm - On-Campus

In this programme, you will explore the dynamic relationship between technological innovation, education and technology-enhanced learning. You will explore the policy context for the development of technology-enhanced learning in relevant Irish sectors, and the use of digital capability frameworks to inform and structure future practices.

This course aims to enhance your capability to extend professional practice goals through the use of digital technologies, and to develop strategies to facilitate learners’ digital capabilities.

The Certificate in Digital Capabilities and the Learner Experience is ideally suited to learning professionals whom already have some experience of using digital technologies to enhance learning and wish to explore and extend the range of their digital capabilities.

Online delivery with a series of self-paced, directed online activities.

Certificate in Digital Capabilities and the Learner Experience is awarded by QQI at level 7 (10 ECTS) on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Students who successfully complete this course may progress to complete other programmes at level 7 or 8 subject to appropriate RPEL and admissions processes.

Candidates will be learning professionals working in a further education and training setting or similar. Candidates will typically have a Certificate (major award) at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (or equivalent) in any discipline.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

The College operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements will be considered based on relevant work and other experience.

Participants should have the ability to use ICT independently to find information, create and manage files, and communicate with others. For online sessions, participants will require administrator access to a personal computing device such as a laptop or desktop computer running Windows or MacOS (tablets are not appropriate) with a reliable internet connection of >1mbps, web browser software (i.e. internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome), Flash Player, a headset with built-in microphone, and a webcam.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI IT cannot provide support for these personal devices.

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

The programme will run on Thursdays. There are two workshops that will take place from 10am-5pm at the start and end of the course, which are supported by online classes from 4-6pm.

Participation in four, two-hour virtual (online) classroom sessions from your home/workplace on alternate weeks during each module (12 sessions in total). Between these sessions, there will be directed activities that you complete independently.

Module: Digital Capabilities and the Learner Experience

Note:

*Directed Activities - During weeks labelled 'Directed Activities' you will be assigned resources and activities to work through at your own pace over the course of the week.

* Virtual Class - During weeks labelled 'Virtual Class' you will participate online in a two-hour tutorial with an NCI lecturer from home or your workplace. This is a live session and you will be able to ask questions and interact with the lecturer and other participants in real-time.

Please note that assessments can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

This course runs over 12 weeks, inclusive of one reading week.

€1,200.

(Fees revised annually)

You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.