This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations and organisational issues of educational technologies and e-learning. It aims to develop students’ skills in conceptualising and designing effective and engaging ICT-based learning in technology-enhanced environments. The course covers principles and methods of evaluation of educational devices and software, mobile technology applications and web-based resources. Students will be expected to show a critical understanding of the relationships between context, purpose and technology through developing e-learning resources that incorporate explicit design principles and media selection rationales as well as innovative instructional techniques into teaching and learning modules.