Teaching With Information Technology
Subject 485-829 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 25.000 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours for internal mode students. External mode students can expect a total workload of approximately 240 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: | The use of computers for educational purposes with emphasis on current research and educational philosophies of learning and teaching; current and potential uses in key learning areas. Implications for education of technological change, resourcing and policy; consideration of relevant state and federal policies. Overview of educational software, evaluation issues and strategies. The role of the internet in education. The relationship between technology and individual learning styles, thinking strategies, problem solving and attitudes to learning. |
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| Assessment: | An essay, a literature review, a research project, and a presentation in a seminar, equivalent in total to 8,000 words (100 per cent). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Links to further information: | www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Education (Stream 100A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework Master of Education (Stream 150) Major Thesis Master of Education (Stream 150A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 150B) Coursework Master of Information Technology in Education(Stream 1A) Master of Information Technology in Education(Stream 1B) Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Education Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Education (External) Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Generalist) Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Generalist)External Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Generalist) Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Generalist) External |
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