EDUC6036
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course examines the relationship between information technology and educational leadership. It aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore ways in which ICT can be utilized with educational structures, and the role which leaders play within this process. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in the use of ICT technologies relevant to various management and leadership roles within educational systems.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain applications of information technology to educational leadership and management;
2. Critically examine the impact of new information technology on educational leadership practice;
3. Make appropriate decisions regarding a range of applications of information technology in education;
4. Plan for appropriate management of new information technology;
5. Devise relevant staff development strategies for the effective implementation of information technology in education;
6. Translate theories and research findings regarding administrative uses of information technology into practice; and
7. Confidently use electronic communication for student/lecturer and student/student interaction.
Content
The following list indicates indicative course content:
- examine the impact of information technology on educational leadership practice;
- Plan for appropriate management of new information technology;
- Devise relevant staff development strategies for the effective implementation of information technology in education;
- Translate theories and research findings regarding administrative uses of information technology into practice;
- Modelling Technologies;
- Change management; Data Mining;
- Knowledge Management; Database Management
Assessment items
Essay: Essay
Online Learning Activity: Online Contributions
Project: Projects
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.