Master of Information Technology in Education(Stream 1B)

Course 327BW (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Mr John Murnane

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

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.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students are required to undertake 100 points of coursework selected from the list of 25-point subjects
Subject Options:	Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90346 Flexible Learning Environments Semester 1 25 EDUC90337 Negotiated Project in Education Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 25 EDUC90336 Negotiated Project in Education 2 Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 25 EDUC90335 Minor Project in Education Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90334 Minor Project in Education 2 Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90034 Online Education and Training Semester 2 25 EDUC90033 Cyber Culture and Education Semester 1 25 EDUC90013 Teaching With Information Technology Semester 2 25 485-833 Multimedia and the Web for Education Not offered in 2010 25 485-837 ICT and Curriculum Not offered in 2010 25
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:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes:	Not available
Links to further information:	www.education.unimelb.edu.au

Download PDF version.