CS1022 - Learning in a Digital Environment

Credit points:	03
Year:	2015
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Learning, Teaching & Student Engagement

Available only to students enrolled in <i>Diploma of Higher Education (stream of study)</i>.

In <i>Learning in a Digital Environment</i>, you will develop the digital literacy skills required to select and use appropriate tools and technologies for learning and research purposes as well as communicating information, including the use of mobile devices. Through experiential learning activities, you will develop the necessary skills to use computers and other information communication technologies that are integral to learning and success at university. The subject will also introduce you to the LearnJCU platform, exploring its functions and uses across different disciplines. This subject will enable you to apply practices that ensure your safety in a digital environment.

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this subject, you will be able to: Search, find, and retrieve information through appropriate use of tools and technologies;
• Use online information and technologies effectively and ethically and within relevant University guidelines;
• Evaluate the currency, appropriateness, and adequacy of information and information sources for specific academic purposes;
• Communicate, adapt and present information in a range of academic contexts and for peer audiences using a range of information and communication technologies.

Assumed Knowledge:	Some prior use of computers
Prerequisites:	Available only to students enrolled in <i>Diploma of Higher Education (stream of study)</i>.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturers:	Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturers:	Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Dr Carol Conway.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Dr Carol Conway.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 09-Apr-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 30-Jul-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 26-Nov-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
Census Date 02-Apr-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 13-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 10-Dec-2015
Coordinator:	Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturer:	Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	multimodal presentation (40%); project (60%).

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.