Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit presents the theory, methods and practice of teaching using digital technologies. You will critically reflect on ICT-based issues in light of modern theorists' views of the transformative effect of digital technologies in education, and learn to select and evaluate computer-based learning materials, software and new technologies for educational purposes.
The unit ensures that you are familiar with a wide range of computer applications and digital technologies and their use in educational settings. Assessment will focus on your personal capacity with ICT, your capability to integrate digital technologies into teaching practice and your readiness to transform curriculum content and pedagogy with digital technologies. Your study progress is monitored by weekly hurdle tests.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Digital Technologies |
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| Unit code | EPR380 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Jillian Brandsema |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify appropriate strategies for teaching the subject digital technologies.
- Operate new computer software and teach students/children with a range of abilities to use it.
- Critically reflect on school ICT based issues in light of modern theorists' views of the transformative effect of ICT in education, and articulate how this relates to your own teaching practice.
- Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, and developing the technology skills of others
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
(EDU102 and EDU203) or (ESH102 and ESH203)
Teaching
| Assessment | AT1: Transformative outcome, 2000 words (46%) AT2: AT2: Weekly Hurdle Tests (7.5%) AT3: E-Examination (46.5%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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