Master's Degree in Digital Teaching Competence and Computational Thinking

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?

A primary objective of the master's degree is to train future and in-service teachers to develop digital teaching competence. This objective will be developed within the European framework known as DIGCOMPEDU. This competence framework has been adopted by the National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (INTEF), under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. This adaptation of the DIGCOMPEDU framework, published through the Resolution of May 4, 2022, is known as the Reference Framework for Digital Teaching Competence, which is valid throughout the national territory. Rey Juan Carlos University offers a training itinerary to Master's students, thus fulfilling the objectives and lines of action proposed by this framework and strengthening one of the most in-demand areas of teaching professionalization today.

The second objective of the master's degree is to provide future teachers with programming training. The acquisition of basic programming knowledge and skills is often abbreviated as "computational thinking." From the student perspective, it is expected that students will be better equipped through computational thinking to: (i) organize data logically, (ii) identify and analyze possible solutions, (iii) define a solution through a series of ordered steps (algorithm), and (iv) code the solution in a computer-intelligible language (program). Furthermore, computational thinking is related to several transversal competencies such as: confidence in handling complex problems, persistence in dealing with difficult problems, ability to deal with open-ended problems, and the ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution. Finally, a student whose education incorporates these skills will be able to quickly adapt to future technological breakthroughs in ICT.

Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), starting the first course in the academic year 2025-26.

Final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Is it necessary to pass an access test?

It is not necessary.

What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?

You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link

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Objectives

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Competences

COMPETENCES

COM1 - Integrate and apply the main educational theories, teaching models and good educational practices based on ICT and educational innovation in the classroom at different educational levels.
COM2 - Plan, design and execute search methods composed of relevant information from cloud sources for integration with educational resources in the classroom.
COM3 - Integrate the use of spreadsheets to store information in a structured manner, linking it to the management and processing of learning and teaching activities in the educational center.
COM4 - Properly handle and manage one or multiple digital identities, protecting the individual's reputation.
COM5 - Plan, develop and evaluate online teaching activities that require the use of different content production tools (texts, maps, word clouds, hypertexts, videos, audio recordings, etc.) and their application in educational contexts.
COM6 - Develop communication strategies and methods based on the audience in the field of collaborative activities through digital channels.
COM7 - Develop block-based programs appropriate for educational contexts in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education.
COM8 - Integrate sources of information and help searching for help to resolve technical problems with computer elements or digital devices used in the educational center for the development of teaching activities.
COM9 - Design, create and debug websites using textual programming languages geared towards use in the educational context of the classroom.
COM10 - Plan and develop operational activities, work organization, and professional practice in educational centers and companies, linking academic content (on digital competence and computational thinking) and learning from practical experience within a context of responsibility that involves ongoing professional development.
COM11 - Apply sustainability criteria to academic projects and internships that provide training for future professional activity, taking into account environmental protection to avoid negative impacts.

KNOWLEDGE OR CONTENT

CON1 - Identify the main digital competency methodological frameworks in educational planning and evaluation, with emphasis on the use of innovative learning technologies.
CON2 - Assimilate the complexity of the most widely used information storage models and formats for creating digital content and compression in database processing and web environments.
CON3 - Understand the different digital communication media and how they work, with an emphasis on online citizen participation and the opportunities they offer for personal development, taking into account the dimension of correct social behavior and its norms.
CON4 - Master the programming concepts (constructs and semantics) present in block-based languages of varying degrees of complexity, as well as related software concepts useful in educational environments.
CON5 - Deepen your understanding of different data encryption algorithms and their use in applications to manage secure passwords for all online accounts.
CON6 - Understand and know advanced programming concepts and the effect of textual language instructions on program development.
CON7 - Identify the bases, peculiarities and principles of design and creation of programs for use and exploitation in web environments, taking care of the interaction with the user so that it is usable and accessible.

SKILLS OR ABILITIES

HAB1 - Use and apply formative and summative assessment based on the development of the digital teaching portfolio.
HAB2 - Analyze and assess the reliability and trustworthiness of information found on the web in educational competency resources, as well as the manipulation and presentation of information in tabular format using digital competence tools.
HAB3 - Develop and execute strategies to detect inappropriate behavior and potential hazards when using technological tools in a social and collaborative context.
HAB4 - Implement processes for sharing knowledge, content and resources found available on the web, citing appropriately and through different means of dissemination and distribution.
HAB5 - Create and edit images, videos, audios, animations and photographs and share digital materials using iconic and/or audiovisual formats and languages, such as infographics, concept maps, podcasts and videos.
HAB6 - Perform programming tasks associated with program development (specification, editing, execution, testing, debugging and documentation) in different block-based languages.
HAB7 - Implement strategies to avoid potential insecurities, inappropriate behavior, and potential dangers in online accounts in the context of fraudulent use and different Internet profiles.
HAB8 - Apply sequential, loop, conditional, event, and simple and compound variable structures in the development of interactive programs and their combination in debugging and validation processes.
HAB9 - Predict and control the evolution of complex situations through the use of innovative methodologies, assuming professional development and specialization in one or more fields of study.
HAB10 - Deepen your expert-level use of advanced office tools for editing, presenting, and creating digital content.

Admission and enrollment

General access regulations and procedures

Information on access and admission of students to master's studies is available at: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master

The regulations are also published in: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master#normativa-de-masteres-universitarios

Criteria and procedure for admission to the degree

The general requirements for access to University Master's Degrees are, according to article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university education and the procedure for ensuring its quality, the following:

Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent is a condition for accessing a Master's Degree, or, where appropriate, having another University Master's degree, or titles of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities and higher education institutions in an EHEA country that in that country allow access to Master's degrees.
In the same way, people in possession of titles from educational systems that are not part of the EHEA, which are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, will be able to access a Master's Degree in the Spanish university system, without the need for homologation of the title, but verification by of the university of the level of training that they imply, as long as in the country where said title was issued it allows access to university postgraduate level studies. In no case will access through this route imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the person concerned or its recognition for other purposes than that of carrying out the Master's degree.
Universities will guarantee transparent and accessible information on admission procedures, and must have student orientation systems. Likewise, they will ensure that said information and admission procedures take into account students with disabilities or with specific needs, and will have appropriate support and advice services.
Universities may exceptionally establish, based on specific regulations approved by their governing bodies, conditional enrolment procedures for access to a Master's Degree. This will consist of allowing a Bachelor's student who has not yet completed the TFG and a maximum of 9 ECTS credits to access and enrol in a Master's Degree, although in no case will they be able to obtain the Master's degree if they have not previously obtained the Bachelor's degree. Universities will guarantee priority in enrolment for students who have an official university degree of Graduate. In this procedure, credits pending recognition or transfer in the Bachelor's degree, or the requirement to pass a certain level of knowledge of a foreign language to obtain the degree, may be taken into account.
Universities or centres will regulate admission to Master's degree courses, establishing specific requirements and, if necessary, training supplements, the credit load of which may not exceed the equivalent of 20 percent of the degree's credit load. The credits for training supplements will be considered in the same way as the rest of the credits in the Master's degree curriculum.
Universities will reserve at least 5% of the places offered in official Master's degrees for students who have been recognised as having a disability of 33% or more, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.

ADMISSION

The Rey Juan Carlos University does not have specific admission regulations, but is governed by article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28. Each degree has its own general access criteria and special access tests.

Admission to the University Master's Degrees will be carried out through a selection process; In some cases, this process may involve a selection test. The Master's Management will inform interested parties what the selection test will consist of, as well as the exact date and place of completion through this application and by means of a notice via email.

GENERAL ACCESS CRITERIA:

The specific qualifications that will facilitate access to the Master are the following:

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Degree in elementary education

Other official degrees or qualifications that include Technology Didactics and Programming subjects in their curriculum, for example, a Degree in Social Education, a Degree in Pedagogy, or a Degree in Teaching.

For non-Spanish speaking students, an additional admission criterion is a command of Spanish equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

CONDITIONS OR SPECIAL ACCESS TESTS:

If necessary, assessment of the student's curriculum, based on their professional experience, their projection in relation to the objectives of the master's degree, as well as their academic record.

Weighting Criterion:

Professional experience 20%
Academic record 30%
Additional training 20%
Computer knowledge 20%
Other merits 10%

Experience Profesional: Experience in formal teaching, as well as internships in schools and institutes, will be valued.
Academic record: Academic records in Bachelor's, Master's and other official qualifications that grant access to the Master's degree will be assessed (see general access criteria).
Further training: Other own titles or related courses.
Computer knowledge: Proven experience.
Other merits: English level and non-formal teaching experience.

This assessment of the student's CV will be carried out if the demand for students exceeds the number of places available on the master's program.

The pre-registration information systems and accessible procedures for welcoming and guiding new students are described below to facilitate their integration into the University and completion of their degree. Hybrid/virtual teaching is available.

Rey Juan Carlos University offers its students of virtual and hybrid degrees various information systems, both through its general website (www.urjc.es) and its online website (www.online.urjc.es). These systems detail the entire Teaching/Learning (T/L) process, with a special emphasis on the university's work methodology and the tools it provides to students. These systems offer information on:

Pre-registration: Deadlines and documentation.
Access requirements.
Admission Criteria.
Characteristics of virtual and hybrid teaching and specific methodology
Details of the degree, with access to videos presenting the degree and courses, access to courses published for open access, etc. In addition, information will be provided on the training activities, which will be in-person or online depending on the degree program. Furthermore, assessment activities for the online program may be in-person (in the university's own classrooms) or online through a Protoring system implemented by Rey Juan Carlos University.

Once pre-registration has been completed and admission confirmed, students will access the self-registration process from the URJC Services Portal.

Offer of places: 40 seats. If the minimum number of students envisaged is not reached in a course, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.

All information about Self-Registration can be found at www.urjc.es and www.online.urjc.es

See admission and enrollment

Training itinerary

Master's Teaching Guides

ACCESS TO ALL UNIVERSITY TEACHING GUIDES

Training Itinerary

Material resources

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Master's degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement their university education, while providing them with a deeper knowledge about the skills they will need in the future.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases.

First. Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.

Second. Preparation of memory.

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information: External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Mobility programs

University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs. The management of all the mobility programs of the University is centralized in the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and any student of the University can participate in them.

URJC Mobility

Regulation

STUDENTS

TEACHING COORDINATION

Regulations for Teaching Coordination Positions

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School Insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation student associations

EVALUATION

Quality guarantee

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Results report

Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course: ,

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- Student profile

- Teacher evaluation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Of the students
of the graduates
From the Faculty
Technical, Management, Administration and Services Staff

- Labor insertion

- External internships:

Satisfaction of interns
External tutor satisfaction
Employer satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.

Professors and Researchers

2030 Agenda

Strategic plan

Admission

student office