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301181 (v.2) Ed 243 - Technology in Education
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
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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