Digital Learning Essential
PostgraduateUNE-EDIT4262022
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Be introduced to the world of eLearning. Analyse learning contexts and explore the relationship between learners, tools and pedagogies. Identify learner needs and determine appropriate eLearning solutions to meet those needs.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Digital Learning Essential
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- apply specialist knowledge to analyse learning needs to plan a digital learning strategy;
- evaluate a learning context by analysing learner needs and how these may be met through the use of digital tools;
- use autonomy and independent judgement to design learning and teaching strategies that use digital tools, based on relevant theories, concepts and methods; and
- critically discuss the impact of issues that arise when implementing strategies that use digital tools.
- 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
Digital tools are becoming indispensable in the modern classroom for creating engaging, challenging and inspiring learning environments. Studying this subject, you will explore digital learning essentials from theories and concepts to implementation methods and strategies. You will analyse approaches to designing and implementing digital learning in education, training and workplace settings. You will also examine organisational change in incorporating digital tools into learning environments and evaluate the ways in which digital tools can be applied to meet learners’ needs.
Assessment 1: 900 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 2: 1500 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 3: 3600 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4- Assessment 1: Formative Quizzes (15%)
- Assessment 2: Summative Quizzes (25%)
- Assessment 3: Negotiated Tasks (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-2022 - 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 - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware 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.
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 eLearning
PostgraduateUNE-ELN-GCE