The University of New South Wales

go to UNSW home page

Postgraduate Handbook

PRINT THIS PAGE
Design and Evaluation of ICT - based Learning - EDST5105
redCenterPromende.jpg

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to the theoretical foundations and develops basic skills for conceptualising and designing efficient technology-based learning environments. Offers principles and methods for the pedagogical evaluation of educational software and web-based resources. Students demonstrate their competency by developing blueprints for individual e-learning modules and explaining the design principles, instructional techniques, and media selection rationales used in their projects.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Understand basic concepts related to the design and use of educational technologies
  • Evaluate educational technology resources using cognitive theories of learning and instruction
  • Apply current research on learning and instruction to planning and designing technology-based learning
  • Manage cognitive demands in technology-enhanced learning environments to assist learners with diverse cognitive characteristics
  • Locate and use technology resources for ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

Assessment

  • Class feedback task - 5%
  • Technology resources evaluation (2000 words) and presentation - 35%
  • Design project report (3000 words) and presentation - 60%

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.