Postgraduate TAS-EMT608-2021

Digital Technologies

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

12 Jul 2021

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

For those who are interested in teaching Digital Technologies as a discrete subject (hereinafter referred to as Option A), on successful completion of this Unit, you will be able to:

Apply digital solutions to reflect good teaching and assessment in the Digital Technologies; and
Critically evaluate your own teaching of Digital Technologies.

For those who are interested in applying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a general capability in their specialisations (hereinafter referred to as Option B), on successful completion of this Unit, you will be able to:

Differentiate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Digital Technologies, particularly in the context of the Australian Curriculum; and
Apply ICTs to reflect good teaching and assessment in your own specialism.

Topics covered

- Introduction to the unit: Differentiating Digital Technologies from ICT
- Digital systems
- Representing data
- Computational Thinking
- Flowcharting
- Introduction to programming
- Creating a digital solution
- Using the Digital Technologies Hub
- Theories of computers in education
- Using Scootle, Improve & Cybersafety
- Transformative learning
- Teaching Online

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

EMT608 Teaching Digital Technologies is designed specifically for pre-service teachers undertaking a Master of Teaching. It will analyse the distinctions between ICT and Digital Technologies and explore how computers can be used, with a major focus on ICT General Capability or the Digital Technologies subject of the Australian Curriculum. This subject also provides opportunities for you to demonstrate your practical usage of ICTs or Digital Technologies. In addition, you will demonstrate your capacity to design good teaching and assessment strategies, and ethically apply contemporary and emerging computer technology in your professional practice.

Assessments

Problem Solving Assignment (100%)

Textbooks

Current study term (11 Jul 21 to 17 Oct 21)

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