Computers in Education

Course aim

To provide training for educators, teachers and administrators through an exploration of the use of technologies as tools to facilitate learning and teaching

Course content

The use of computers as a tool to facilitate learning; educational applications of various software such as word processing, desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheet, adventure games, telecommunication and the Internet, multimedia, and software used in special education settings; the integration of theory and practice; the application of research findings to computer usage in education.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	10 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critique and completion of units of work, Online activities, Unit of work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.