Introduction to Digital Learning

Course aim

To develop specialized pedagogic knowledge of and professional practice in digital learning environments focusing on connectivity, communication, collaboration and convergence through the use of digital technologies.

Course content

Students will critically analyse, reflect on and synthesize the history of digital learning and its evolution for distance education; critically analyse the impact of policy on approaches to digital learning; research and synthesize relevant contemporary learning theories; and research and apply the knowledge, skills and principles of learning through connectivity, communication, collaboration and convergence to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
External (Online activities)	1 hour x 6 sessions

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

Assessment

Essay, Presentation

Fees

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