Flexible Learning Environments

Subject EDUC90346 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 12 hours online reading and lectures, 12 hours online discussion and online chat
Total Time Commitment: 200 hours estimated total time commitment
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: This subject analyses educational approaches to the use of social software and personal learning devices in online, digital and mobile communication technologies across primary, secondary, tertiary and industry based educational settings. It investigates educational, theoretical and practical foundations for appropriate use and design of technology supported learning especially learning management systems, social software and mobile and web based communication technologies. This may include study, research and practical application of the educational uses of wikis, weblogs and web based media casting and personal mobile devices.
Objectives:
  • Coordinate and facilitate digital, web based and mobile technology based learning environments,
  • Guide and moderate digital, web based and mobile technology environments,
  • Research and design digital, web based and mobile technology learning environments,
  • Develop and evaluate digital, web based and mobile technology learning environments,
  • Plan and build resources for an online digital, web based and mobile technology teaching and learning environments and communities
  • Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms within professional, educational and technological settings
  • Develop appropriate communication skill in group and online and e-learning environments both as a participant and leader or moderator
  • Develop skill in working with teams and groups
  • Develop organisation and project planning skill Produce practical computer based outcomes alone and using group processes
  • Develop collaborative and cooperative work practices in online and face to face settings
Assessment: Online contributions assignments and project contributions to the equivalence of 6,000 words (100 per cent).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: Up to date online readings will be provided for each session and online component
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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