EDUC6018
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able 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.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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