Identify the unique characteristics of distance education and TEL.

Describe the major influences in the evolution of distance education – social, economic, cultural and political – from its early beginnings to current IT-based practices.

Identify the key authors and theorists in distance education and TEL and analyse their contributions to the field; including applications and adoption within the student’s educational context.

Describe how distance education methodologies have changed over time, in particular how the roles of teacher and learner have evolved concurrently with new innovations.

Analyse the impact of technological changes on the nature of teaching and learning in distance education and TEL.

Navigate and use an online learning environment, shared virtual spaces, and social media for the purpose of learning, documenting learning, and creating content.

Master and apply research and writing skills for the purpose of critically analysing issues and topics discussed in relevant literature, synthesising findings, and communicating ideas and arguments with supporting evidence.

Learn collaboratively by using shared virtual spaces and networks to create content and successfully complete assigned team projects.

Reflect on learning and articulate changes in thinking, feeling and behaviour.