Learners in a Digital Age: Innovative Practices

Course aim

To critically analyse current global trends in learning with digital technologies.

Course content

Students will critically examine innovative practices in the use of digital technologies which will include examining the theories, research, approaches and safe practices that can enhance learning through their use. The course will explore the use of mobile technologies, gaming, and social media, and investigate current innovative approaches such as flipped classroom, personalisation, networked learners, digital footprints and differentiation..

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5240	The Networked Educator
EDUC 5238	New Pedagogy Studies: Frontiers and Provocations

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	2 hours x 10 weeks
External (On-campus session)	4 hours x 3 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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