Computers and the Classroom
Subject 485-113 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 6.250 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Parkville, on-campus. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: A total of 18 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
Coordinator
John Murnane| Subject Overview: | Topics include: the integrated use of computers in the curriculum and the classroom; a critical evaluation of current software in the context of teaching and learning styles and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards; communication and the Internet as an effective learning resource; safety and social issues of Internet use; productivity software for teachers and Âstudents; computers and software for special needs; and IT resources for Âteachers. |
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| Assessment: | Projects dealing with educational applications of software typically used in schools, equivalent to 2000 words. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Notes: | Students will be assumed to have a reasonable acquaintance with the Macintosh and/or Windows interface, word processing and basic file Âmanipulation. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
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