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301489 (v.2) Internet Studies 543 - Internet-based Learning for Higher Education


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Individual Study:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Motivations and opportunities for Internet-based learning, especially in higher education. Educational principles - student-centred learning, active learning, and constructivist epistemologies. Key techniques for using websites and computer-mediated communication. Administration, management and evaluation of IBL. Problems and barriers to be overcome, skills and resources needed. Strategies - hypertext, synchronising groups and individuals, communities, assessment, searching and storing.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y  
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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