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6312 (v.5) Ed 650 - Computers in Learning


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Critical discussion of the role of computer-based education - computer managed learning, computer assisted learning and computer supported instruction. The role of the computer in educational systems. Management of computing resources, research into educational computer costing. Applications in schools. Research into instructional modes at all levels of education. Social and organisational implications of computers and technological change.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Increased their knowledge of selected present-day software tools, mastered several Important Internet skills and developed some data processing abilities which might do them well as they pursue their postgraduate career. Evaluated and compared three distinct learning sources, created and published a presentation using PowerPoint and gained more Internet skills.

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:

Hattie, J. (1992). Measuring the Effects of Schooling. Australian Journal of Education, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp 5-13. Lockard, J. and Abrams, P.D. (2001). Computers for Twenty-First Century Educators. (fifth edition). New York, Longman. Maddux, C.D., Johnson,D.L. and Willis, J.W. (2001). Educational Computing: Learning with Tommorow's Technologies. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. McBeath, C. and Atkinson, R. (1994). Proceedings of the Second International Interactive Multimedia Symposium. Perth, Promaco Conventions. McBeath, C. and Atkinson, R. (1996). The Learning Superhighway: New World? New Worries? Proceedings of the Third International Interactive Multimedia Symposium. Perth, Promaco Conventions. Nelson, L.R. (1992). Developing Interactive Digitised Audio Courseware on Amiga, Macintosh and PC Platforms: A Comparison of Common Support Facilities Available. Perth, Promaco Conventions.

Unit Texts:

Lockard, J. and Abrams, P.D. (2001). Computers for Twenty First Century Educators. (fifth edition). New York, Longman. Cleborne, D., Maddux, D., LaMont, J. and Willis, J.W. (2001). Educational Computing: Learning with Tomorrow's Technologies. (third edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments (3), Final Examination. 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  

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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