ED1441 - Information Communication Technologies and Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to undergraduate students. Core subject for BEd.

This subject provides an introduction to the educational and societal significance of current and future developments in information communication technologies as well as the evaluation, application, and instructional design of information communication technologies in education; media text analysis and the social and psychological effects of information communication technologies and their relation to education.

Learning Outcomes

• develop hands-on skills in the use of computer technology and the Internet;
• discuss aspects of learning with information communication technologies (ICTs);
• discuss important social, gender, disability and cultural issues relating to the introduction of information communication technologies;
• discuss learning theories underpinning educational software and educational web sites;
• discuss the important effects of information communication technologies on education and society.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc146244
Lecturer:	Dr Scott Bradey.
Contact hours:	4 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (35%); (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	40% of exam to pass subject.
, Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc146244
Lecturer:	Dr Scott Bradey.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	(20%); (40%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	40% of exam to pass subject; 80% attendance at Teleconference tutorials.
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc127936.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc146244
Lecturer:	jc152866.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (40%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	40% of exam to pass subject; 80% attendance at Teleconference tutorials.
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.