EDUC6751

Knowledge and Communication Technologies

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

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 project-based learning task.
6) Explain the social impact of new technologies.
Content * 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) Not Applicable
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Computer Lab
Assessment Items
Case Studies Individual 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 on technologically mediated learning projects.
Projects Collaborative inquiry or design projects using technologies nominated by the course coordinator.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 8 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 18 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6751