EDUC6018

Contemporary Issues in ICT and Education

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides an in-depth study of contemporary issues in the use of information technologies in educational environments. Particular attention will be paid to theories and research focused on using information technologies in learning and teaching, and critical reflection on ICT research to improve professional practice.

Objectives

This course provides students with the opportunity to:

1)Critically engage with contemporary issues and debates in ICT Education.
2)Critically engage with theories and research focused on using information technologies in learning and teaching.
3)Critically reflect upon processes of educational knowledge production in the field of ICT Educational Research.

Content

The course will cover the following:

* Contemporary issues in the use of information technologies in educational environments;
* Theories and research focused on using information technologies in learning and teaching;
* Frameworks for critical reflection on ICT research;
* Approaches for using ICT Research to improve professional practice.

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil¿

Modes of Delivery

External Mode

Teaching Methods

Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Seminar

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments

2) Written tasks involving critical reflection upon current or topical issues surrounding the purpose and use of information technologies in education environments. 2,500 words.