BR1114 - Learning Through Technology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to Tertiary Access students only

The subject is designed to introduce students to various information technologies to enable them to engage and navigate both inside the James Cook University environment and in society in general. The subject actively encourages interactive engagement while it provides a range of opportunities to develop skills in technological literacy.

Learning Outcomes

• identify and navigate the technology environment of James Cook University such as LearnJCU;
• identify elements in regard to online learning including how to conduct basic research searches including Tropicat and the World Wide Web;
• develop skills in accessing and producing assessment documents via LearnJCU such as Safe Assignments and Discussion Boards;
• examine referencing styles such as APA including the ability to use Endnote;
• develop and apply techniques such as Powerpoint for tutorial presentations.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	Mr John Brownsberger.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); discussion board and written response using safe assignment (15%); slideshow presentation with accompanying report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have computer and internet access
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	Mr John Brownsberger.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); discussion board and written responses using safe assignments (15%); slideshow presentation with accompanying report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have computer and internet access
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	Mr John Brownsberger.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); discussion board and written responses using safe assignments (15%); slideshow presentation with accompanying report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have computer and internet access
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	Mr John Brownsberger.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); discussion board and written responses using safe assignments (15%); slideshow presentation with accompanying report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have computer and internet access
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	jc153816.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); response to set readings via discussion board and submit a written response via safe assignments (15%); slideshow presentation with associated report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have access to computer and LearnJCU
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	jc153816.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (35%); discussion board and written response using safe assignment (15%); slideshow presentation with accompanying report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have access to computer and internet

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.