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Foundations of eLearning
Postgraduate | UNE-EDIT426 | 2020
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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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
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Foundations of eLearning
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills by applying a design cycle to analyse learning needs and plan an elearning strategy;
- evaluate a learning context and analyse learner needs that may be met through the use of elearning tools;
- use autonomy and independent judgement to design learning and teaching strategies that use elearning tools, based on relevant theories, concepts and methods; and
- critically discuss the impact of issues that arise when implementing strategies that use elearning 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
This subject provides an introduction to the field of elearning. It explores the key concepts of elearning tools and elearning strategies, and the issues surrounding implementation of elearning in teaching and learning settings. Students analyse learning contexts, and explore the complex relation between learners, elearning tools, elearning pedagogies and the learning context. Using a real life setting, students identify learner needs and determine appropriate elearning solutions to meet these needs in the learning context. The design cycle is introduced for designing and implementing elearning solutions.
Assessment 1: Context analysis. 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)
LO: 1, 2
Assessment 2: Development of elearning strategy. 3500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4- Assessment 1: Context analysis (40%)
- Assessment 2: Development of elearning strategy (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
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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