LEARNING: MULTIMEDIA STRATEGIES
EDU2LMS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students consider the educational possibilities of using multimedia for learning. Building on the grounding in multimedia developed for their own learning in first year,students explore a range of multimedia forms for teaching and learning, including intuitive and accessible computer software programs and other emerging technologies. Building participants' confidence to include multimedia within their various teaching and learning contexts underpin the subject. Linked with the practical applications of multimedia, students consider theoretical concepts related to multimedia, design, teaching and learning.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Greg Powell
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1PAL or enrolled in course AZAAE or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching With ICT: Digital pedagogies for Collaboration and Creativity | Recommended | Howell, J. (2012) | Oxford Uni Press |
| Readings | Transforming Learning with ICT: Making It Happen | Recommended | Finger, G., Glenn, R., Jamieson-Proctor, R. & Russell, N. | PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse theories and current research in the field of multimedia for educative purposes
- Activities:
- Students are required to read widely based on ICT and multimedia readings posted on LMS
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explore the practical potential of learning through the use of multimedia and a range of software programs
- Activities:
- Students explore classroom use of multimedia through the use of software programs and Web 2.0 technologies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop, refine and enhance their own techniques and skills in using multimedia for learning in their practice
- Activities:
- Students are required to collaborate with others and develop further their ICT skills and techniques through building educational multimedia elements suitable for the classroom environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate ability in using and linking multimedia, information technologies and software programs to their respective teaching and learning environments.
- Activities:
- Students are required to develop multimedia presentations based on using ICT and dedicated software programs suitable for teaching and learning environments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 80
Enrolment information: Each session in Menzies Computer Lab can only hold 40 students Order of Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Greg Powell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a POSTER demonstrating innovative understandings of ICT use in education (2200 words) | This task is scaffolded by the provision of a Poster template, weekly seminars in Menzies Computer Lab to support the ICT design and research elements required to complete the task, and online LMS activities. | 55 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Create a Multimedia presentation based on an educational issue (1800 words equivalent). | This task is scaffolded through the provision of weekly seminars in Menzies Computer Lab based upon ICT and multimedia elements. Assessment based on Rubric provided and is Peer Reviewed. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Outreach iChallenge (OPT IN) | Assessment based on lessons delivered and Rubric provided. Students choosing iChallenge will not be required to complete the 2nd assessment task (multimedia presentation). This task is worth 45% of total assessment for this subject. | 02, 03, 04 |