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ICT FOR EDUCATION
EDU1ICT
2019
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into EBEL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU1LT
Special conditionsN/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:
- Online Classes
- 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:
- Online Classes
- 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:
- Online Classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online Study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Tasks (approx. 1250 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| 2. Digital Portfolio (approx. 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| 3. Digital Teaching Resource (approx. 1250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |