ICT FOR EDUCATION
EDU1ICT
2017
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)
Online, 2017, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 31 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 |
Online, 2017, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 34 to week 43 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 |
Online, 2017, Online Study 4/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 46
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week in week 46 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 |