Introduction to e-Learning and technology-supported Teaching - EDST2091


	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%