EDF5861 · Digital teaching and learning in secondary classrooms

Overview

The unit identifies theories, models and practical strategies of digital teaching and learning and provides practical opportunities to explore and experience ways in which digital technologies can expand curriculum opportunities. Additionally, teaching and learning with online platforms will also provide you with the opportunity to critically evaluate various forms of technology and the influence these can have on the learning experience. You will also apply relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes to pedagogical uses of digital technologies.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. synthesize and apply knowledge of theory, models and strategies applicable to the field of educational technology
2. critique and improve upon the design of digital learning materials including interface, structure, values, content, activity and assessment
3. discuss current and emerging trends in the field and the implications for design
4. critically evaluate digitally mediated teaching and learning opportunities and limitations
5. understand and apply legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes regarding the safe and ethical use of digital technologies in secondary school contexts.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and • the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. *Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.