MBO5012 · Connection, communication and community

Overview

People connect with people - not their positions, not their affiliations, and certainly not with their devices. While some argue that the world is becoming lonely and ‘individual’, others argue that advancement in communication technology is, in part, a response to the overwhelming need for people to belong and to feel a sense of community. Beginning with a solid foundation in the study of human connection and communications, this unit explores contemporary practice of building professional communities. You will learn how aspects of contemporary management practice can be enhanced through effective communications, the use of social media and a community-building approach. You will develop skills associated with social network analysis, communities of practice, learning communities, organisational learning and the use of social and other media applications.

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. 1. demonstrate an understanding and application of methods, strategies, tactics, and tools for developing connection, communication and community
2. demonstrate the ability to direct one's professional development through self-evaluation and the setting of realistic plans for connection, communication, and community.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 150 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

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