EDF4062 Emerging technologies and innovative practices in education
Faculty of Education
EDF4062 Emerging technologies and innovative practices in education is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4062
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF4062
No unit lists EDF4062 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education
Overview
This unit explores a wide range of emerging technologies and pedagogical approaches that are transforming education. Drawing on both theoretical insights and practical experiences, you will examine technologies such as generative artificial intelligence, virtual and simulated reality, big data, and blended learning modalities, and how they challenge and expand the boundaries of traditional teaching methods.
You will develop the skills to become a critical and informed technology user, engaging analytically with the affordances and limitations of these innovations. The focus is on fostering your ability to create cutting-edge, student-centred learning experiences. With a flexible and forward-looking approach, this subject will bring in new pedagogical uses of novel technologies, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of educational practice as new tools emerge.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for EDF4062.
Assessment
- Multi-modal reflective journal (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Classroom simulation: Integrating emerging technologies (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse the potential and limitations of advanced educational technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and big data, in transforming teaching and learning practices
- 2
design and evaluate innovative pedagogical strategies that effectively integrate these pioneering technologies to enhance student-centred learning experiences
- 3
examine and discuss the ethical implications of using educational technologies across diverse teaching contexts, considering issues such as data privacy, equity, and digital access
- 4
strategically integrate emerging technologies into existing pedagogical plans, anticipating and addressing potential challenges and barriers in education.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF4062 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- EARCHPRI02Part B. Education studiesEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC05Part B. Education studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP03Part B. Education studiesPrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE02Part B. Education studiesPrimary and secondary inclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY04Part B. Education studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
- SECONDRY01Part B. Education studiesSecondary educationNo reviews yet
- SCNDRYHP01Part B. Education studiesSecondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4062?
EDF4062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4062 offered?
EDF4062 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is EDF4062?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4062 have an exam?
No. EDF4062 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4062?
EDF4062 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive and special education; and Primary education, and 2 other areas of study.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027