Digital Citizenship for Educators

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	LL_IDIGZ_S
Level	8
Duration	1 semester
Credits	10
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

With an increased emphasis on teaching computing in schools, there is increasing demand for teachers to introduce digital citizenship as part of the curriculum. This 10 credit special purpose level-8 award is designed to assist teachers in developing their knowledge of digital literacy and pertinent factors effecting online activities. Specifically the objectives of the course are to:

Equip learners with the ability to develop an understanding of relevant and pertinent laws.
To evaluate and appreciate the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world.
To assist learners in developing critical thinking skills for cyberspace.
To assist learners independently devise strategies and lesson plans to raise awareness of digital citizenship in schools.

No prior knowledge is required. We are assuming little or no knowledge of the area.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
1	Digital Citizenship This module will guide learners to become a digital citizen that understands the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. The main material covered in the module will seek to develop the learners' knowledge as it pertains to implementing and instilling digital citizenship at primary and post-primary level. Learning Outcomes 1. Develop an understanding of relevant and pertinent laws. 2. Appraise the rationale and remit of digital citizenship at all educational level. 3. Evaluate digital citizenship implementation in schools. 4. Evaluate and appreciate the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world. 5. Develop critical thinking skills for cyberspace. 6. Independently devise strategies and lesson plans to raise awareness of digital citizenship in schools.	10	Mandatory

Examination and Assessment

Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A full level-8 qualification or equivalent or B.Ed. Preference will be given to professionals working in the education sector.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €200

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Further Information

Who Should Apply?

This programme is designed for individuals who have an interest in both education and computing, and who want to develop skills in these fields to pursue a career as an educator in computing, information technology, or related disciplines. Candidates who might be well-suited include teachers or educators, graduates with a non-computing bachelor’s degree, professionals with industry experience and career changers.