ED5813 - Teaching and Learning with the WWW

Credit points:	06
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to Postgraduate Certificate of Education and Master of Education (Rural Studies) students in Canada.

The subject provides a theoretical and hands-on approach to World Wide Web design and publishing; efficient WWW access, search, retrieval and evaluation strategies; an incorporation of the WWW as a teaching and learning cognitive tool in schools, higher education and/or industry workplaces. Other areas examined include: the links between various learning theories (eg. objectivist, constructivist and post structuralist theory) and WWW teaching and learning; the nature of learning and teaching with flexible open learning modes of delivery and inclusive issues of gender, culture and disability. Opportunity to explore and engage with educational programs available on the WWW will be provided, leading to a critical overview of local and national initiatives. The subject is designed to provide relevant, individualised, situated learning activities that take into account current and intended work contexts.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an effective understanding of WWW design principles, including navigation, structure and links;
• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant literature including various learning and teaching theories;
• engage in a critical evaluation of WWW teaching and learning;
• illustrate effective WWW access, search, retrieval and evaluation strategies;
• implement a project that demonstrates the above outcomes.

Availabilities
, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	edldh
Lecturers:	edghc, edldh, jc127308.
Contact hours:	80 hours
Assessment:	.

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.