edu0dl2 academic digital literacy
ACADEMIC DIGITAL LITERACY
EDU0DL2
2019
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
This subject enables students to build capacity related to engaging in the practices, principles and accountabilities intrinsic to navigating the higher education online environment and managing their own digital footprint.Through interactive learning tasks and assessments, students will extend and consolidate competence in ethically sourcing and managing information as well as using technologies appropriately to communicate and collaborate for learning purposes. Assessments are formative and designed to develop skills in the use of higher education and research technologies.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is attached to the Tertiary Enabling Program. Students who are not enrolled into this program and wish to undertake the subject, will need to seek subject coordinator approval
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Define and analyse the requirements of a research task, using effective strategies to identify, curate and manage appropriate resources.
- Activities:
- Analysis and peer review of research topic Mapping search techniques Identification and critical summary of research articles Peer review of information
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Choose and use technologies appropriately to connect and collaborate with peers for learning purposes and to produce assessments.
- Activities:
- Development of research question analysis Identification of sources Development of Annotated Bibliography Contribution and participation to open, university and class forums, social media engagement for learning purposes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Source, synthesis and organise information consistent with principles of academic integrity
- Activities:
- Mapping search techniques Identification and critical summary of research articles, annotated bibliography Peer review of information
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of research question and review of search strategy design (625 word equivalence) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Development of Annotated Bibliography incorporating a range of sources (625 word equivalence) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of research question and review of search strategy design (625 word equivalence) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Development of Annotated Bibliography incorporating a range of sources (625 word equivalence) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |