EDUC1751

Knowledge and Communication Technologies

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1, Semester 2, Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Ourimbah Semester 2, Trimester 2
Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

In this course students will explore the ways in which new technologies can be used to support and extend student learning. Through project-based tasks students will develop the capacity and confidence to employ digital devices and software applications to construct and communicate new knowledge in and beyond the classroom. Attention will also be given to the social impact of technology; frameworks for thinking about the pedagogical use of new technologies; digital, visual and media literacy; and information literacy processes.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will have the capacity to:

1) Relate relevant pedagogical frameworks and curriculum models to classroom use of new technologies.
2) Use technology as a tool to facilitate quality teaching and learning.
3) Construct and communicate new knowledge using digital devices and software applications.
4) Display an understanding of critical, digital, visual, media, and information literacy.
5) Demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively on a technology-focused project-based learning task.
6) Explain the social impact of new technologies.
Content This course will address:

* Frameworks for the pedagogical use of new technologies.
* The role of technology in knowledge construction and communication.
* Digital, visual and media literacy concepts and principles.
* The information literacy process.
* The design process and project-based learning of new technologies.
* Evaluation of new technologies and their social impact.
* Practical skill development with digital technologies.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Case Studies Individual or Group design or analysis of example of technologically mediated inquiry or project based learning.
Essays / Written Assignments Individual reflective journal, essay evaluation, blog or other form of critical reflection engaging with technologically mediated pedagogy research.
Projects Individual or Collaborative inquiry or design of projects using technologies nominated by the course co-ordinator.
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 10 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Tutorial: for 18 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC1751