ICT FOR EDUCATION
EDU1ICT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play an important role in contemporary society and therefore technological literacy is increasingly being seen as an essential part of education. In this subject you learn about the ICT used to support your education at La Trobe University, including online resources, the use of digital portfolios and Learning Management System (LMS). You also learn how ICT provides opportunity for teaching and learning in a school context including teaching approaches, relevant policy and curriculum material, software, hardware, resource development and practical ideas.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lauren Johnson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU1LT
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Howell, J. (2012) | Recommended | Teaching with ICT: Digital pedagogies for collaboration and creativity | MELBOURNE: OXFORD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use ICT competently and confidently to support your needs as a student and a pre-service teacher.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain the rights and responsibilities of Digital Citizens and recognise that all learners can use ICT as a tool to connect, enhance, engage and create.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of using ICT to support the curriculum and develop ICT based activities and resources that are appropriate to engage children in learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Tasks | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| 2. Digital Portfolio | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| 3. Digital Teaching Resource | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kymberley Barbary
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Tasks | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| 2. Digital Portfolio | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| 3. Digital Teaching Resource | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2016, Week 22-35, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lauren Johnson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Tasks | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| 2. Digital Portfolio | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| 3. Digital Teaching Resource | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |