Key facts
UNE unit code: EDIT415
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Digital technologies have become an integral part of teaching, training, management and administration in school based environments.
This unit is designed for in-service or pre-service teachers, school ICT coordinators, and educational leaders who have some background in applying digital technologies in education and wish to increase their knowledge and skills to become effective leaders and facilitators in digital learning.
Studying this unit, you will explore strategies for implementing and managing digital technologies in school-based environments, as well as issues that may arise.
You will build the skills to analyse a range of digital technologies for teaching, training, management or administrative purposes, and hone your leadership skills to advise colleagues on applying and managing digital technologies.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- develop strategies for the implementation of digital technologies in educational settings;
- prepare a plan for the utilisation or management of digital resources in educational settings;
- use a range of digital technologies for teaching, training, management or administrative purposes; and
- demonstrate a leadership approach in advising colleagues on aspects of the application and management of digital technologies.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Collaborative Activities | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Activities include online discussions, collaborative creation of shared resources, and exploration of topics meant to support Project work. Students in the BEd(Primary) complete 600 words No. Words: 600/900 (or equivalent) |
Formative Activities | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Activities may include completion of quizzes, creation of infographics or instructional materials that benefit other learners. Students in the BEd(Primary) complete 1000 words No. Words: 1000/1500 (or equivalent) |
Project | Yes | 60% | All offerings | An applied project on a negotiated topic. Students in the BEd(Primary) complete 2400 words No. Words: 2400/3600 (or equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
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