Master of Information Technology in Education(Stream 1B)

Course 327-BW (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Faculty of Education Student Centre
Course Overview: Information technology in education is an important and expanding area, and the Master of Information Technology in Education provides the opportunity for practitioners, managers and administrators to undertake specialist research in the area . The course provides a specialist pathway from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Education or approved equivalent qualification.
Objectives: Students who have completed the Master of Information Technology in Education (MITEd) course should be able to:
  • show an understanding of the theory and practice of research in educational computing; evaluate relevant research literature and carry out research related to the use of computing and related technologies for learning;
  • make effective use of the findings of writings and research in addressing professional problems in the use of learning technologies;
  • demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in technology-supported educational settings;
  • take an informed role in debates on policy in relation to learning technologies;
  • demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles which should characterise leaders in educational computing.
Subject Options: Students are required to undertake 100 points of coursework selected from the list of 25-point subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
25
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
25
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Information Technology in Education if the applicant has:
  • completed an approved degree and an approved teaching qualification and the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Computer Education or approved equivalent; or
  • completed an approved four-year teaching degree and the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Computer Education or approved equivalent; or
  • completed an approved four-year degree or equivalent and can demonstrate a record of research and publications and professional experience in a field and at a level acceptable to the Faculty.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au

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