Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Students explore a range of computing and mobile technologies, including web 2.0 tools, social media and mobile apps, which are relevant to secondary teaching, with a particular focus on relevant pedagogical approaches, and embedding ICTs across the curriculum. Students also explore the use of new technologies for the advancement of teacher competencies and educational networking. Links are made to the Australian Curriculum and in particular the third of the seven General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), namely the 'Information and communication technology (ICT) capability'; the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL), with particular reference to the ICT Elaborations for Graduate Teacher Standards (AITSL); and, where relevant, the ‘Digital Technologies' and ‘Design and Technologies' subjects (ACARA).
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate achievement of the Graduate Teacher level of the ICT-related focus areas of the APST; (2) understand the pedagogical uses of ICTs, including understanding key knowledge, theories and research about ICTs in education.; (3) understand how to, and how to help students to, communicate and collaborate with ICTs, investigate with ICTs, and create with ICTs; (4) understand how to, and how to help students to, set up, manage and operate ICTs; (5) understand how to, and how to help students to, practise digital safety and wellbeing
; and (6) establish a personal learning network to ensure your continuing professional development at the end of your formal university learning..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) demonstration of the use of web 2.0/apps to support teaching and learning within a mini e-portfolio; (2) construction and representation of a personal learning network (PLN) within a mini e-portfolio; and (3) presentation of digital lesson concept. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the demonstration of the use of web 2.0/apps to support teaching and learning within a mini e-portfolio, construction and representation of a personal learning network (PLN) within a mini e-portfolio, and presentation of digital lesson concept components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Rajinder Attar-Singh
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- EDUC5535 Professional Practice A Secondary
- Incompatibility
- A student may not take this unit after taking EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology.
However, a student may take this unit first and subsequently proceed to EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology (formerly EDUC5606 E-learning).
- Contact hours
- 30 contact hours (150 hours total time commitment). Further information is available in the unit outline.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.