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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To train professionals capable of solving relevant learning-related problems by developing and applying in their professional activities solutions related to information technologies, their tools and systems, and application of engineering, and by conducting scientific research related to the organisation of high-quality virtual, distance learning courses or studies.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its Application:
A1 Able to explain concepts and principles in the field of distance learning related to the implementation of distance and virtual teaching and learning, the application of information technologies, their tools, and systems.
A2 Able to explain the principles of didactics and their application in traditional, distance, and virtual teaching and learning, and digital learning content.
A3 Able to explain essential concepts and principles in the field of computing, related to computers and their networks, web and cloud technologies, data structures and algorithms, artificial intelligence technologies, their application and management.
A4 Able to explain tools and methods applied in the development of multimedia, websites, digital learning content, virtual learning environments, and intelligent learning technologies for distance and virtual teaching and learning.
A5 Able to explain models and methods of software engineering management, specification, design, and documentation of information technologies, their tools and systems, and digital learning content for distance and virtual learning.
A6 Able to apply knowledge of computing, creating solutions to implement distance and virtual teaching and learning, to solve scientific or professional problems, and to perform scientific research.
Research Skills:
B1 Able to define a scientific or professional problem relevant to the field of distance learning, considering the legal, commercial, industrial, economic, and social contexts.
B2 Able to research a scientific or professional problem, relevant to the field of distance learning, and its possible solutions, the needs of the participants in the problem situation, and the functional and non-functional capabilities of information technologies, their tools, and systems.
B3 Able to select the most suitable solution, related to the application of information technologies, their tools, and systems in distance and virtual teaching and learning, of the scientific or professional problem, based on the functional and non-functional requirements applied to the solution.
B4 Able to conclude the data, information and results collected and obtained during research, as well as the developed solutions to the scientific or professional problem and their impact on the environment.
Specific Skills:
C1 Able to apply effective and automated models, tools, and methods of software engineering used to process data, to develop virtual learning environments and digital learning content, to manage distance and virtual teaching and learning process, considering the commercial, safety, industrial, social, and other constraints.
C2 Able to select models, methods, and tools necessary to process data, to implement information technologies, their tools, and systems, distance and virtual teaching and learning, to research and solve new and complex problems in the field of distance learning.
C3 Able to model functional and non-functional requirements applied to the problem solution, related with the application of information, and learning technologies, their tools, and systems in distance and virtual teaching and learning, considering the needs of participants of the problem situation.
C4 Able to design the problem solution, related to the application of information technologies, their tools, and systems in the field of distance and virtual teaching and learning, applying automated methods and tools.
C5 Able to implement the solution, related to the application of information technologies, their tools, and systems in the field of distance and virtual teaching and learning, of a new, complicated, and complex problem.
C6 Able to evaluate the quality of the information technologies, their tools, systems, and services, as well as virtual learning environments, and digital learning content, distance, and virtual teaching and learning and engineering processes.
Social Skills:
D1 Able to communicate in writing and orally with various audiences in correct Lithuanian and at least one foreign language, using information communication technologies.
D2 Able to work effectively in teams according to the principles and rules of professional, ethical, and social responsibility, using information communication and collaboration technologies.
Personal Skills:
E1 Able to learn independently, to continuously improve in professional and scientific activities.
E2 Able to work independently and responsibly taking the initiative and assuming personal responsibility.
E3 Able to demonstrate creativity when solving problems related to professional and scientific research.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, consultation seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
The study methods of active learning, such as design (programming), design thinking, challenge-based learning, creative workshops, group work, experiential learning, discussion, problem-based learning, reflective learning, idea (mind) mapping, etc. are applied to encourage the active participation and creativity of students in the study process. The achievements are assessed using the traditional assessment methods, such as laboratory examination, assignments, laboratory or project report, as well as other methods: work or competency file (portfolio), problem-solving task, engineering project, reflection on action, self-assessment, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
The number of intermediate assessments and their expression in percentage are chosen by the study module’s coordinating lecturer. Besides the usual forms of assessment (for example, examination, oral presentation, project report, laboratory examination), an additional form of assessment “Assessment of student activity (level)” may be applied (up to 10% of the final grade) for the assessment of the student’s preparation for case analysis, an active discussion, participation in debates, etc.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Basics of Virtual Learning, Distance Learning Systems and Theory, Intelligent Learning Technologies, Master’s Degree Final Project, Research Project 1, Research Project 2, Research Project 3, Technologies and Standards of Distance Learning, Virtual Learning Environments, Virtual Learning Tools and Systems.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Electives:
Advanced Machine Learning, Virtual Reality Modelling, Trends in Development of Learning Technologies, Support Systems in Distance Education, Multimedia, Modern Educational Systems and Methods, E-learning Content Preparation and Provision, Distributed Systems and Algorithms, Data Bases and Information Systems, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Communication Technologies, Algorithms and Objective Programming 2, Algorithms and Objective Programming
Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has comprehensive knowledge of the organisation of computers and their systems, development and installation of e-learning software, management of distance learning, principles of hypermedia, web-based technologies, and usage of multimedia for the development of a distance learning course, and is able to develop distance learning courses, learning materials and tools as well as has skills required for the application of virtual learning environments to synchronous and asynchronous learning, and develop e-learning projects of a course.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can perform research, design, programming and training/teaching work in the system of distance learning, adult teaching centres and regional distance learning centres.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the third cycle studies.
