James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

CS1022 - Learning in a Digital Environment

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Division of Tropical Environments & Societies

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

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 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
Lecturers: Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
Contact hours:
  • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online modules (15%); portfolio (35%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 24-Aug-2017
    Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
    Lecturers: Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
    Contact hours:
    • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online modules (15%); portfolio (35%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 23-Mar-2017
      Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
      Lecturer: Dr Carol Conway.
      Contact hours:
      • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
      • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online modules (15%); portfolio (35%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 24-Aug-2017
        Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
        Lecturer: Dr Carol Conway.
        Contact hours:
        • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
        • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online modules (15%); portfolio (35%).

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
          Census Date 06-Apr-2017
          Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
          Lecturer: Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
          Contact hours:
          • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
          • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
            Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online modules (15%); portfolio (35%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
            Census Date 10-Aug-2017
            Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
            Lecturer: Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
            Contact hours:
            • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
            • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
              Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

              JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
              Census Date 07-Dec-2017
              Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
              Lecturer: Mr Brandon Tennakoon.
              Contact hours:
              • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
              • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                Thursday Isl, Limited, Study Period 1
                Census Date 23-Mar-2017
                Face to face teaching (Limited Attendance Mode)
                Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
                Lecturers: Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
                Contact hours:
                • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
                • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                  Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                  Thursday Isl, Limited, Study Period 2
                  Census Date 24-Aug-2017
                  Face to face teaching (Limited Attendance Mode)
                  Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
                  Lecturers: Dr Dianna Hardy, Ms Kate Sheppard, Mrs Rhian Morgan.
                  Contact hours:
                  • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
                  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                    Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                    JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                    Census Date 06-Apr-2017
                    Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
                    Lecturer: Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
                    Contact hours:
                    • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
                    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                      Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                      JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
                      Census Date 10-Aug-2017
                      Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
                      Lecturer: Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
                      Contact hours:
                      • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
                      • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                        Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                        Census Date 07-Dec-2017
                        Coordinator: Mrs Rhian Morgan
                        Lecturer: Mrs Jennifer Boreland.
                        Contact hours:
                        • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
                        • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
                          Assessment:presentations (40%); plan (10%); online module (15%); portfolio (35%).

                          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.