Courses & Units
Digital Technologies EMT608
Introduction
EMT608 Teaching Digital Technologies is designed specifically for pre-service teachers undertaking a Master of Teaching. It will analyse the distinctions between ICT and Digital Technologies and explore how computers can be used, with a major focus on ICT General Capability or the Digital Technologies subject of the Australian Curriculum. This unit also provides opportunities for you to demonstrate your practical usage of ICTs or Digital Technologies. In addition, you will demonstrate your capacity to design good teaching and assessment strategies, and ethically apply contemporary and emerging computer technology in your professional practice.
Summary
Unit name | Digital Technologies |
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Unit code | EMT608 |
Credit points | 6.25 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Doctor Zi Siang See |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Option A - Apply digital solutions to reflect good teaching and assessment in the Digital Technologies.
- Option A - Critically evaluate your own teaching of Digital Technologies.
- Option B - Differentiate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Digital Technologies, particularly in the context of the Australian Curriculum.
- Option B - Apply ICTs to reflect good teaching and assessment in your own specialism
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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070103 | $277.00 | $277.00 | not applicable | $1,162.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Assessment | Assignment (100%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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