This topic introduces students to designing and producing digital content for teaching and learning. It covers creating visual materials using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, and Piktochart, while applying layout, design, and colour theory principles. Students also learn to integrate multimedia such as narrated presentations, simple videos, and podcasts for storytelling. The topic emphasizes accessibility, including alt text, captions, colour contrast, and readable fonts, alongside the basics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Use and integrate ICT in teaching and learning subjects across the curricula
(2%)
Develop multimedia/interactive contents to facilitate teaching/learning
(5%)
Develop resources and demonstrate delivery of lessons by incorporating ICT and different models of learning
(3%)
Discuss examples of digital content student have used or seen in educational settings. Lecturer prompts with questions like “What makes digital content engaging and inclusive?”
Lecturer demonstrates the principles of layout, design, colour theory, and accessibility, and provides practical demonstrations on using Canva, Adobe Express, and Piktochart, as well as on creating PowerPoint presentations, videos, and podcasts.
In groups, students explore one tool (Canva, Piktochart, or Adobe Express), noting features for accessibility and design.
Students watch short videos on the principles of designing multimedia content, including accessibility, colour contrast, and the use of alt text.
Students identify one example of an inclusive digital learning material and analyse the factors that make it effective. They will share their analysis in the discussion forum and respond to at least two peers’ posts.
Students complete an online quiz to assess their understanding of UDL principles and key design concepts.
Students create one digital teaching material (e.g., infographic, narrated slideshow, or mini video) applying UDL and design principles.They will share the material in the discussion forum and provide as well as receive peer feedback.
