Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice
PostgraduateUNE-EDIT4252025
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Discover innovations in eLearning technology and pedagogy. Take an in-depth look at mobile learning, cloud computing, wearable technology, 3d printers, and the student pedagogy of teaching in virtual worlds, augmented reality and gamification.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,919
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- critically analyse the role that digital technologies can play in enhancing learning;
- justify the use of innovative digital technologies and practice based on relevant theories, research and evidenced-based practice;
- apply an advanced level of theoretical knowledge to critique innovations in digital technologies and associated pedagogies in education, training or workplace settings; and
- describe strategies using innovative digital technologies that can lead to improvements in motivation, engagement and retention.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Harnessing innovative digital technologies gives educators the power to create inspiring and challenging learning environments in education, training and workplace settings. Studying this subject will bolster your understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as mobile learning, cloud computing, wearable technology, virtual worlds, augmented reality, and gamification. You will explore practical strategies for using innovative digital technologies to improve students' motivation, engagement and retention of learning. Not only will you build skills in this fast-paced area, you will also gain hands-on experience using innovative technologies in your own learning. At UNE, we are industry leaders in providing online education that incorporates highly effective digital tools.
Formative Quizzes: 1125 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4;
Group Exercise: 1875 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4;
Project: 4500 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4.- Formative Activities (15%)
- Collaborative Activities (25%)
- Applied Project on Negotiated Topic (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UNE-ELN-GCE-2025 - Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
Others
Candidature in the Graduate Certificate in eLearning.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
PostgraduateUNE-ELN-GCE