School: 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

    Digital Literacy
  • Unit Code

    CSG5191
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Nicole JOHNSTON

Description

This unit introduces students to definitions, theories and the concepts of digital literacy. Areas of focus include theories of digital literacy, searching and evaluating information in digital environments, digital safety, developing lesson plans and lessons, and identifying resources and technologies for teaching in digital environments.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of digital literacy definitions, theories and contexts.
  2. Develop an awareness of digital safety and citizenship.
  3. Find and evaluate information in online environments.
  4. Design, develop and evaluate lessons for digital literacy.
  5. Identify resources and technologies for teaching in digital environments.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to digital literacy.
  2. Resources for digital literacy.
  3. Teaching technologies.
  4. Historical development of digital literacy.
  5. Digital literacy in varied contexts.
  6. Digital behaviour and safety.
  7. Searching and accessing information online.
  8. Evaluating online information.
  9. Developing a digital literacy plan.
  10. Teaching digital literacy skills.
  11. Assessing digital literacy

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayCurrent issues in digital literacy30%
AssignmentInstructional plan30%
ProjectTeaching project and evaluation40%

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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School: 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

    Digital Literacy
  • Unit Code

    CSG5191
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Nicole JOHNSTON

Description

This unit introduces students to definitions, theories and the concepts of digital literacy. Areas of focus include theories of digital literacy, searching and evaluating information in digital environments, digital safety, developing lesson plans and lessons, and identifying resources and technologies for teaching in digital environments.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of digital literacy definitions, theories and contexts.
  2. Develop an awareness of digital safety and citizenship.
  3. Find and evaluate information in online environments.
  4. Design, develop and evaluate lessons for digital literacy.
  5. Identify resources and technologies for teaching in digital environments.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to digital literacy.
  2. Resources for digital literacy.
  3. Teaching technologies.
  4. Historical development of digital literacy.
  5. Digital literacy in varied contexts.
  6. Digital behaviour and safety.
  7. Searching and accessing information online.
  8. Evaluating online information.
  9. Developing a digital literacy plan.
  10. Teaching digital literacy skills.
  11. Assessing digital literacy

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayCurrent issues in digital literacy30%
AssignmentInstructional plan30%
ProjectTeaching project and evaluation40%

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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