Online Education and Training

Subject EDUC90034 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2012.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 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: 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.

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Subject Overview: Survey information technologies used for online educational communication. Use and evaluate software and software packages for online education. Study strategies for teaching and learning online and develop an implementation plan for teaching and learning using appropriate educational theory. This subject is suitable for professional trainers and for educators at all levels including teachers of years 11 and 12 VCE.
Objectives: At the completion of this subject, students should be able to :
  • compare learning strategies for online delivery in educational settings;
  • demonstrate a familiarity with some major areas of research on online delivery for education and training;
  • critically evaluate how different communications technologies are used for online delivery;
  • develop ways of interfacing communications technology in education and learning environments.
Assessment: Asssignments totalling 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
Generic Skills: At the completion of this subject, students should be able to :
  • demonstrate an ability to contribute to online planning of team and group projects;
  • develop skills in critically evaluating technological and education software and educational communications;
  • develop skills in communicating effectively online, in writing and using various information technologies.

Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Generalist)

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