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EDMT6630: Information Technology: Secondary School
2024 unit information
This unit of study is a compulsory component of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program. It builds on students' knowledge and skills gained from addressing information and communication technologies (ICT) in their curriculum subject areas. The unit of study focuses on multimedia learning theory, learning from and with multimedia and TPACK as its underlying conceptual frameworks. Students will be provided with an overview of the principles of designing multimedia resources to enhance the teaching/learning process. By being immersed in using digital tools and applications in practical strategies such as learn-technology-by-design, as part of development of projects such as in-class activities, workshops and tutorials, the unit of study provides students with hands-on experiences in designing, developing and producing meaningful teaching and learning resources relevant to their curriculum subjects.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points including EDMT5681 and EDMT5502 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically analyse the implications of current developments in ICT and its impact on teaching and learning
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the implications of ICT developments and the impact of technology on wider social issues
- LO3. adapt ICT solutions to theoretical problems and issues arising from classroom practice
- LO4. demonstrate working collaboratively and cooperatively using ICT, with due regard to the principles of academic honesty, intellectual property and copyright
- LO5. adhere to principles of academic honesty, intellectual property and copyright.
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