Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 240
Course Title
Digital Literacy in Early Childhood
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Purpose of digital media literacy in early childhood education. Roles and responsibilities of teachers and parents about digital media use in early childhood education. Activity plans and learning environments designed by digital media tools such as web 2.0, animation, digital books/stories, digital apps and games qualified for young children.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to equip pre-service early childhood educators with the knowledge about digital media such as web 2.0, animation, digital books and aps and etc.and the methods to benefit from them in early childhood education by planning activities that require digital literacy and designing environment with digital media tools appropriate for young children.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define purpose of digital media literacy in early childhood education,
- recognize role and responsibility of teachers and parents about digital media use in early childhood education,
- distinguish digital media tools such as web 2.0, animation, digital books/stories, digital apps and games qualified for young children,
- relate digital literacy with early childhood education by planning activities involving digital tools appropriate for young children,
5. design qualified learning environments equipped with digital media appropriate for young children.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Hands-on Work | 12 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 6 |
| Demonstration | 4 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: