Course: Current trends in Education

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Course title Current trends in Education
Course code KČJ/YSAF
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopecký Kamil, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kříž Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Course structure and content Block 1 - Digital and emerging technologies in education ? educational robotics and programmable devices (e.g. Bee-Bot, Blue-Bot, Pro-Bot and Ozobot), selected humanoid robots and robotic systems; ? 3D printers and 3D printing pens, selected laser technologies, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mobile touch devices and other educational technologies; ? practical work in the DigiLab focused on meaningful classroom use rather than on technology for its own sake. Block 2 - Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning ? generative AI and its educational uses in lesson planning, preparation of learning materials, differentiation, formative feedback and support for pupils? creativity; ? prompt design, iterative work with AI tools, comparison of outputs and verification of AI-generated information; ? limitations and risks of AI, including inaccurate or fabricated outputs, bias, data protection, copyright, academic integrity, transparency and age-appropriate use; ? development of digital and AI literacy and critical reflection on the role of AI in contemporary education. Block 3 - Didactic integration and independent course work ? design and critical evaluation of a learning activity that meaningfully integrates selected digital technology and/or AI; ? guided independent work and e-learning activities linking practical experience with pedagogical reflection.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
Course description The course introduces current digital and emerging technologies and develops students? ability to integrate them into teaching in a purposeful, critical and pedagogically sound way. It combines hands-on work with selected technologies, guided experimentation, seminar discussion and independent course work. Particular attention is paid to the rapidly developing role of artificial intelligence in education. Learning outcomes After completing the course, students will be able to: ? select and use appropriate digital technologies in relation to specific learning objectives; ? design teaching activities that integrate robotics, immersive technologies, digital fabrication or AI in a pedagogically justified way; ? use generative AI critically and responsibly when preparing and supporting teaching and learning; ? evaluate AI-generated outputs and identify relevant ethical, legal and academic-integrity issues; ? reflect on the benefits, limitations and educational implications of emerging technologies.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay

70% attendance; active participation; completion of practical/e-learning tasks
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