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EDIT511 eLearning Research Project

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites EHPS590 and EDIT411 or EDIT412 or EDIT413 or EDIT414 or EDIT415 or EDIT417
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CSIT511 or STME471 or STME571
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Garry Clark (gclark@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide students with an opportunity to design and carry out a small research project concerned with identifying the cognitive effects of learning experiences in which social networking tools are employed. The research project should employ technologies explored in other units.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Project 50% 3750
Assessment Notes
Design of the research project
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO 1, 2, 3, 4 GA 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Report 50% 3750
Assessment Notes
Research report
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO 2, 3, 4, 5 GA 2, 4, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. design a small research project concerned with assessing the learning effects of computing technology in education;
  2. conduct a small research project involving computer-mediated learning;
  3. assess the cognitive effects of computer-mediated learning;
  4. refine skills in integrating computer-mediated learning in teaching practice; and
  5. communicate findings to others.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students should develop a deeper knowledge of learning that takes place when using social networking tools. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students have to communicate research findings and communicate online. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Social networking tools allow global connections. Global issues need to be considered. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
The research is about information and communication technologies and skills demonstrated online and in written reports. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Undertaking research is a life-long learning experience. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Undertaking research is a problem solving situation. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students must obtain approval to undertake research. Social issues must be considered. 		True True True
8 Team Work
This aspect may be practiced ? it will depend on the research project undertaken. 		True
   

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