School: Education

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

    Technologies
  • Unit Code

    ICT6050
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Kevin John SULLIVAN

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the Technology Learning Area which includes Digital Technologies and Design and Technology. The unit activities aim to develop the student's confidence and competence in the use of a range of resources to resolve issues in an innovative manner. The philosophical basis and values of the learning area are explored through authentic tasks. The pre-service teacher's understanding of pedagogical approaches for the technology classroom is developed through a review of current research and classroom practice. The content and methodology are explored in relation to creativity, sustainability and the development of preferred futures to meet the needs of a diverse range of children.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design integrated technology learning experiences suitable for use in a range of classroom settings.
  2. Develop and maintain an electronic portfolio as a reflective medium.
  3. Identify the purpose and value of the technology process in primary settings.
  4. Investigate assessment strategies for the technology learning area.
  5. Manipulate a range of common materials and ICT applications, using the technology process, to safely negotiate authentic tasks.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate safe usage and storage of technology resources and materials.
  2. Applying technology to engage with authentic problems and create solutions.
  3. Opportunities for technology to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in other learning areas.
  4. Strategies to enhance thinking skills namely design thinking, systems thinking and computational thinking.
  5. Use of current technologies curriculum documents and resources.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit will be covered through the combination of lectures, collaborative problem solving workshops, discussion of and reflection on relevant readings and exploration of teaching practice videos.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPlanning documents50%
PortfolioPortfolio50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPlanning documents50%
PortfolioPortfolio50%

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: Education

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

    Technologies
  • Unit Code

    ICT6050
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Kevin John SULLIVAN

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the Technology Learning Area which includes Digital Technologies and Design and Technology. The unit activities aim to develop the student's confidence and competence in the use of a range of resources to resolve issues in an innovative manner. The philosophical basis and values of the learning area are explored through authentic tasks. The pre-service teacher's understanding of pedagogical approaches for the technology classroom is developed through a review of current research and classroom practice. The content and methodology are explored in relation to creativity, sustainability and the development of preferred futures to meet the needs of a diverse range of children.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically reflect on personal digital technology skills and the value of innovative digital solutions to meet future world needs.
  2. Critically select and justify appropriate and engaging resources, material and digital applications to integrate and advocate for the safe use of technology within the primary curriculum.
  3. Apply the technologies design process to plan and evaluate integrated Digital and Design Technology learning activities that are solutions based, promote sustainability and consider student diversity in the primary classroom.
  4. Design authentic and engaging learning experiences for primary students that promote the development of knowledge and confidence to critically analyse and creatively respond to design challenges.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate safe usage and storage of technology resources and materials.
  2. Applying technology to engage with authentic problems and create solutions.
  3. Opportunities for technology to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in other learning areas.
  4. Strategies to enhance thinking skills namely design thinking, systems thinking and computational thinking.
  5. Use of current technologies curriculum documents and resources.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered10 x 3 hour seminar10 x 3 hour seminar

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit will be covered through the combination of lectures, collaborative problem solving workshops, discussion of and reflection on relevant readings and exploration of teaching practice videos.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayReflective essay50%
AssignmentPlanning documents50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayReflective essay50%
AssignmentPlanning documents50%

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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