Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Computer and Security Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Information Services TransformationUnit Code
CSG5143Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit examines new and emerging models, theories and technologies for the delivery of online information services. It is concerned with the leveraging of organisational knowledge via computer networks and learning communities in the era of the knowledge society. Students are introduced to the theory, practice and technologies of virtual organisations, the construction of virtual communities, building e-learning environments and evaluating the effectiveness of virtual information services. Case studies of information service transformation and the management of digital resources and digital repositories are an important part of this unit.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded CSG4105, CSG4112
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the effectiveness of online learning communities.
- Apply online learning theory to developing learning communities of practice in a digital environment.
- Determine the professional services and current technologies essential to supporting learning cultures in online environments.
- Evaluate issues in developing and managing digital learning objects.
- Identify copyright and intellectual property issues for knowledge sharing in the online environment
- Integrate various web technologies to develop a learning community platform that is fit for purpose for a particular group.
Unit Content
- Knowledge in context: includes defining the learning organisation, developing online communities of practice, supporting and facilitating learning, communication and collaboration in online environments and use of technologies to support online communities, including social media, content management systems, communication tools, mobile technologies.
- Managing information in an online environment: includes economic models, evaluation models and analytics and case studies of digital collections and online information services.
- Online learning service provision: includes online learning theory and design, knowledge construction and scaffolding, developing and managing digital learning objects, virtual information service provision, client management in online environments and intellectual property considerations and creative commons.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Presentations with accompanying activities (completed online) Interaction with peers thorough online communication tools and group work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Proposal Document | 30% |
| Project | Information Services Materials Development Team Project | 40% |
| Essay | Evaluation of Online Services | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Smith, S. S. (2010). Web-based instruction: A guide for libraries (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
- ^ Wenger, E., White, N., & Smith, J. D. (2009). Digital habitats: Stewarding technology for communities. Portland, OR: CPsquare.
- ^ Gardner, J., & Holmes, B. (2006). E-learning: Concepts and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Hill, C. (2009). Inside, outside, and online: Building your library community. (electronic resource). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.
- McKnight, S. (Ed.). (2010). Envisioning future academic library services: Initiatives, ideas and challenges. London, England: Facet.
- Lehmann, K., & Chamberlin, L. (2009). Making the move to elearning: Putting your course online. (electronic resource). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Agosto, D. E., & Hughes-Hassell, S. (2010). Urban teens in the library: Research and practice. (electronic resource). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Computer and Security Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Information Services TransformationUnit Code
CSG5143Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit examines new and emerging models, theories and technologies for the delivery of online information services. It is concerned with the leveraging of organisational knowledge via computer networks and learning communities in the era of the knowledge society. Students are introduced to the theory, practice and technologies of virtual organisations, the construction of virtual communities, building e-learning environments and evaluating the effectiveness of virtual information services. Case studies of information service transformation and the management of digital resources and digital repositories are an important part of this unit.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded CSG4105, CSG4112
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the effectiveness of online learning communities.
- Apply online learning theory to developing learning communities of practice in a digital environment.
- Determine the professional services and current technologies essential to supporting learning cultures in online environments.
- Evaluate issues in developing and managing digital learning objects.
- Identify copyright and intellectual property issues for knowledge sharing in the online environment
- Integrate various web technologies to develop a learning community platform that is fit for purpose for a particular group.
Unit Content
- Knowledge in context: includes defining the learning organisation, developing online communities of practice, supporting and facilitating learning, communication and collaboration in online environments and use of technologies to support online communities, including social media, content management systems, communication tools, mobile technologies.
- Managing information in an online environment: includes economic models, evaluation models and analytics and case studies of digital collections and online information services.
- Online learning service provision: includes online learning theory and design, knowledge construction and scaffolding, developing and managing digital learning objects, virtual information service provision, client management in online environments and intellectual property considerations and creative commons.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Presentations with accompanying activities (completed online) Interaction with peers thorough online communication tools and group work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Proposal Document | 30% |
| Project | Information Services Materials Development Team Project | 40% |
| Essay | Evaluation of Online Services | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Smith, S. S. (2010). Web-based instruction: A guide for libraries (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
- ^ Wenger, E., White, N., & Smith, J. D. (2009). Digital habitats: Stewarding technology for communities. Portland, OR: CPsquare.
- ^ Gardner, J., & Holmes, B. (2006). E-learning: Concepts and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Hill, C. (2009). Inside, outside, and online: Building your library community. (electronic resource). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.
- McKnight, S. (Ed.). (2010). Envisioning future academic library services: Initiatives, ideas and challenges. London, England: Facet.
- Lehmann, K., & Chamberlin, L. (2009). Making the move to elearning: Putting your course online. (electronic resource). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Agosto, D. E., & Hughes-Hassell, S. (2010). Urban teens in the library: Research and practice. (electronic resource). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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