NCI Course Details

You will engage with current thinking on the integration of digital technologies and resources in teaching/instruction and learning, and in self-reflection on current practices. You will investigate a range of appropriate technologies and develop instructional strategies to enhance teaching/instruction and learning, as well as build on your own learners’ digital capabilities.

Following a practitioner inquiry model, you will develop the knowledge, skills and competence to systematically plan, implement and evaluate instructional strategies that integrate technology.

The Certificate in Technologies in Teaching and Learning is ideally suited to learning professionals whom already have some experience of using digital technologies to enhance learning and wish to deepen and extend the range of their digital practices.

The programme comprises of one module:

• Technologies in Teaching and Learning (10 ECTS).

Blended - Livestream with some directed e-learning activities.

The Certificate in Technologies in Teaching and Learning 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.

National College of Ireland has implemented a Bring Your Own Device policy for all courses. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration.

The recommended configuration is as follows:

Processor:

• Intel 11th Gen or newer, Core i3 / i5 /i7 or Ultra 3 / 5 /7
  Or
• AMD 5000 Series or newer, Rzyen 3 / 5 /7

Random Access Memory (RAM):
16GB or greater

Storage:
SSD (Solid State Drive) 256GB or greater

Wireless Card:
802.11 n/ac/ax capability

Recommended Operating Systems:
Windows 11
Later Version of MAC OS should also be fine.
Chromebook’s are not recommended.

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

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

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

Please note that all classes take place on Thursdays.

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

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-hourtutorial 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.

This course runs over 12 weeks.

€1,200.

(Fees revised annually)