301181 (v.2) Ed 243 - Technology in Education

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The roles of technology in practical learning contexts. Computers and computer networks as professional tools within teaching. Matching technological sophistication levels with identified educational requirements. Typography, graphic depictions and the structuring of information. Designing an instructionally effective presentation of verbal and visual information. Evaluation of learning resources.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Used print based and electronic technologies effectively to perform a number of educational tasks for their own professional development and for your teaching development. Incorporated information and communications technology in a variety of educational modes such as support, tutorial, link, resource, exploration and control. Designed a unit of work (programme) integrating learning technology with instructional design techniques. Known where they are and where they want to go with learning technology in their classroom. Documented a school's learning technology situation using a technology planning framework.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Curriculum Council. (1998), Curriculum Framework. Perth, Curriculum Council. Downes, T. and Fatouros, C. (1995), Learning in an electronic world. Newton, Primary English Teaching Association. Fleer, M. and Jane, B. (1999), Technology for Children. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Grabe, M. and Grace, C. (1998), Integrating technology for meaningful learning. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. Grabe, M. and Grace, C. (1998), Learning with Internet tools. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. McKenzie, J, (1999), How teachers learn technology best. New York, FNO Press. McKenzie, J. (2000), Beyond technology: questioning, research and the information literate school. New York, FNO Press.
Unit Texts:	Shelley, G., Cashman, T., Gunter, R. and Guntner, G. (2001), Teachers discovering computers, integrating technology in the classroom (second edition). Cambridge, Course Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y