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EDUC8618 Teaching and Learning with New Technologies [PG]

Credit 6 points
Availability Semester 1
Old unit code 300.618
Outcomes Students broaden and deepen their understanding of e-learning; gain practical experience; and are able to reflect critically, synthesise information, and apply new ideas to local educational contexts.
Content Students explore a range of computing and mobile technologies; experiment with a range of web 2.0 and related tools; explore pedagogical issues with technologies; and explore social and sociopolitical issues with new technologies in education.
Assessment This comprises online interaction and a new technologies project.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
Unit Co-ordinator(s) Assistant Professor Mark Pegrum
Location UWA (Crawley)
Mode on-campus
Unit Rules
Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Teaching (31540)
Contact hourslectures: 1 hr per week for 10 weeks; tutorials: 1.5 hrs per week for 10 weeks (flexible delivery)


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