BR1114 - Learning Through Technology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| 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 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Emma Ignjic |
| Lecturer: | Mr John Brownsberger. |
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| 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 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Emma Ignjic |
| Lecturer: | Mr John Brownsberger. |
| Contact hours: |
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| 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 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Emma Ignjic |
| Lecturers: | jc153816, Mr James Tabuai. |
| Contact hours: |
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| 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 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Emma Ignjic |
| Lecturers: | jc153816, Mr James Tabuai. |
| Contact hours: |
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| 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.