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13454 (v.3) Ed 410(P) - Visual Information - Technology and Learning


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

3801 (v.7) Ed 443 - Introductory Computing for Teachers or any previous version

Syllabus:

Visual presentation and information technology. Implementing the viewing student outcomes across the curriculum. The distinctive features and conventions of visual language. Types of visual information. Developing visual interpretation skills. Student's drawing and image-making as tools for thinking, exploring and explaining. Technological approaches for creating, manipulating and presenting visual information.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Analysed a range of illustrations from an educational perspective. Generated original visual information that facilitates learning. Used computers to prepare and present educational illustrations.Manipulated exsiting visuals in order to improve their effectiveness as resources for learning. Developed ancillary materials that support visual learning. Produced activities and materials that enable students to use drawing and image-making as tools for thinking, exploring and explaining.

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:

Lowe, R.K. (2001). Educational Illustrations. Perth, Savant Publications.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 - 30%. Assignment 2 - 40%. Quizzes 30%. 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 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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