COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: APPLY EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

COURSE UNIT CODE: OD/C/7150
COURSE UNIT HOURS : 40
COURSE UNIT TRAINERS/FACILITATORS
Francis Wambua, Joyline C. Cheruiyot, Joseph Makori Orina, Linet Maundu, Benson Ananda,
Robert Keter, ShadracK Kimutai, Richard Yahuma and Nancy Oloo.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies competencies required by the trainer to apply educational technologies, It
involves applying concepts in flexible and blended Learning, navigating through a Learning
Management System (LMS), applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL), planning for the
development of training resources, and developing Training resources.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course unit, the trainee should also be able to:
1. Apply concepts in flexible and blended Learning
2. Navigate through a Learning Management System (LMS)
3. Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
4. Plan for the development of training resources
5. Develop Training resources.
ASSESSMENT
• Assignments & Continuous Assessment Tests (100%)
• End of Term Examination (100%)
• Each trainee is expected to attend at least 75% of the classes.
• The trainees are expected to research the course topics and participate in all course
activities.
 TOPIC SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES TIME
(HRS)

1. Concepts in • Blended learning Interactive discussion on

4
flexible and terminologies Introduction to flexible and
blended Learning ✓ Blended Learning blended learning
✓ Flexible Learning
✓ Synchronous Buzz Group discussion on
Learning technology integration concepts
✓ Asynchronous
Learning
• Technology Integration
concept
• Learning Management
System navigation

2. Learning • LMS access is Active demonstration on LMS 6

Management demonstrated access and Customization of
System (LMS) ✓ LMS domain user profile
Navigation ✓ Username &
Password
• Customization of the
learner’s profile
✓ Profile Biodata
• LMS navigation
3. Universal Design • UDL terminologies Jigsaw activity on the UDL 6
for Learning • The UDL principles principles
(UDL) • UDL principles
• Inclusivity in resource
development
4. Plan for the • Trainee characteristics Case studies on trainee needs 12
development of ✓ Needs Assessment assessment
training resources, ✓ Learning styles
✓ Dale’s cone of Role plays on adult learning
experience Styles
✓ Models of electing
education resources Interactive discussions on the
• The learning outcomes. Dales Cone of Learning
✓ Revised Blooms Taxonomy experiences
 ✓ SMART objectives
• Training resources
✓ Dale’s cone of experience
✓ Models of electing
education esources
✓ Instructional
communication
5. Develop Training • Training resources Group Projects on 3D Teaching 12
resources. ✓ UDL Principles aids
✓ Display boards And Electronic media
✓ Reprographic
✓ 3D Teaching aids Interactive discussions on
✓ Projector Maintenance of Training
✓ Electronic media resources
• Maintenance of resources
✓ Standards
Operational
Procedures

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