Subject details

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. research and explain the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of creative technologies in learning environments
  2. investigate strategies that support students’ cyber wellbeing and safety within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements when engaging with web-based technologies
  3. develop a strategic approach, informed by theory and practice, for using creative technologies to expand learning opportunities for learners
  4. plan for differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of learners across the full range of abilities using creative technologies
  5. identify and evaluate appropriate sources of ongoing professional learning to enhance the use of creative technologies in learning environments.

  • Topics

    • What are creative technologies?
    • The importance of having a digital pedagogy
    • Creative technologies that support teaching and learning - Part A
    • Creative technologies that support teaching and learning - Part B
    • How can technology support the learning needs of all learners?
    • Digital Footprints
    • Digital Tattoos
    • Cyber safety
    • Digital learning: what does it mean?
    • Digital learning: what is out there?
    • Identifying your learning needs
    • Planning your professional learning
    • Review and Reflection

  • Study resources

    • Instructional Methods

      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Blog
      • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
      • E-Portfolios
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • GAME
      • Online assignment submission
      • Podcasting/Leacture capture
      • Standard Media
      • Streaming Multimedia
      • Web links

    • Online Materials

      • Resources and Links
      • Online Assessment
      • FAQs
      • Audio-Video streaming

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, access to video creation and editing software.

This subject will examine the role of creative technologies in effective teaching and learning. Students will formulate their own plans for the use of creative technologies that support the learning needs of all learners in a safe, responsible and ethical manner. A focus of this subject is planning for ongoing professional learning in the incorporation of creative technologies in educational settings.

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  • Assignment 1 - Exercise (50%)
  • Assignment 2 - Essay (50%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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