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10734 (v.4) Ed 672 - Programming Applications in Education


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

10134 (v.4) Ed 458 - Using Computers in the Classroom or any previous version

Syllabus:

Use of programming systems and languages in education. Survey of systems presently in use, and emerging trends. Comparison of conventional programming languages and special purpose systems for courseware authoring and database applications. Study of interactive program development shells - strengths and limitations. Procedures for system design, including user needs analyses.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Become familiar with VBA development environment. Developed a small multimedia courseware elements such as animations, digital audio and digital video. Used media in VBA. Investigated into how Javascript handles media and events compared to Visual Basic. Developed a Javascript Application for submission.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Projects 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

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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