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Introduction to e-Learning and technology-supported Teaching - EDST2091
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Excluded: GENT1524
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to the fundamental concepts, general principles and methods that underlie learner-centred approaches to planning, design, and evaluation of ICT-supported teaching and learning. Students learn to evaluate educational software applications and web-based tools, and how to use technology as a means of promoting deep understanding of content, integrate technology into teaching, and where to look for assistance in expanding their e-learning planning and design skills.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Describe basic concepts and procedures related to educational technology
  • Identify and locate available technology resources
  • Discuss multiple ways of using technology for supporting learner-centred teaching strategies
  • Use basic knowledge of human learning processes to analyse educational suitability of software and web-based resources.

Assessment

  • Class test - 10%
  • Essay (technology evaluation report; 2500 words) and resources presentation - 50%
  • Exam - 40%

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