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=Module 1- Personal Investigation=

This is the first module in the programme and is designed to explore a topic of interest related to the use of new technologies in your teaching. It is also designed to equip you with some of the research skills you will need to undertake research into your own practice during this course.

The main aim of the module is to explore and identify a new technology which you will implement in an actual unit of work in module 2 (Autumn term 2011). You must identify a technology which will enable you to support, enhance and/or transform the learning experiences of your students in an actual unit of work which lasts at least six weeks. You can select any technology but you must be able to justify the choice in your presentation which is assessed.

How is this module assessed?
This module is assessed in two ways:


 * 70% of the marks are awarded for a multimedia presentation (using presentation software) which explains the reasons for your choice of technology and justifies the selection in terms of its potential academic impact
 * 30% of the marks are awarded for your actual presentation when you will be required to make a 10 minute presentation to the group explaining and justifying your choice of technology. This will include members of the leadership team who will contribute to the award of marks for this part of the assignment. A rubric for this is available below.