James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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BR1114 - Learning With Technology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Academy Division |
Available to Tertiary Access students only.
Subject Description
- 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
- develop and apply techniques such as Powerpoint for tutorial presentations
- identify and navigate the technology environment of James Cook University including LearnJCU
- explore elements of online learning including how to conduct basic literature searches including Tropicat and the World Wide Web
- develop skills in accessing and producing assessment documents
- examine referencing styles including APA
Subject Assessment
- PowerPoint Presentation - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Action plan - (30%) - Individual
- Participation > Online participation - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Must have access to computer and internet.
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Maddie Bornschlegl |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson DR Rhian Morgan |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Elaine Charlton DR Maddie Bornschlegl |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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