ED4492:03
Technology Across the Curriculum
Townsville, Cairns
Prerequisites: ED1441
Inadmissable Subject Combination: ED4916 ED4495
20 lectures, 10 tutorials. Second semester.
Available to BEd ECE/Prim/Sec, GradBEd, BEd Prof Dev students.
Staff: Dr J King, Dr L Henderson (Townsville campus); Dr N Anderson (Cairns campus).
The subject will allow students to investigate the use of information technology (IT) for effective learning and teaching in early-childhood, primary and secondary school classrooms. This subject requires access to Web-based material. Students wishing to study this subject off-campus should ensure that they are able to access this material. Information on requirements is available from the School of Education.
Learning Objectives:
- distingush between a variety of IT curriculum models and be sensitive to curriculum issues relating to IT, inlcuding social justice issues;
- implement a variety of organisational models of classroom use of IT materials;
- make appropriate use of electronic tools (word processor, database, speadsheet, draw/paint, telecommunications, device control) for effective learning and teaching at the student’s teaching level;
- implement programming activities to develop problem-solving skills at the student’s teaching level;
- evaluate educational software relevant to the student’s teaching level or teaching subjects;
- apply skills in microcomputer use and in the use of associated peripherals including modems, scanners, CD-ROMS and Lego-Dacta materials.
Assessment by 2,500 word essay (40%); workshop project (60%).