UnitLevel 5Undergraduate and Postgraduate

EDF5145 Digital technologies in the secondary years A

Faculty of Education

EDF5145 Digital technologies in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Clayton
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EDF5145

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EDF5145

1 unit list EDF5145 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach

Prerequisite: Minor in computer studies or information technology

Prohibition: EDF4867

Overview

This unit enables you to understand the scope of digital technologies in secondary school (Years 7 to 12). It provides you with opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to teaching about, with and through digital technologies with a particular emphasis on the junior levels in secondary schools. This includes the use of digital systems to represent understandings, conceptualise and manage ideas, to create and communicate, to engage critically with the impacts of technology on society and education, and to develop an understanding of the relationship between digital technologies curriculum content and pedagogy.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semester (Fully flex)ClaytonFlexible

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand the scope of the digital technologies curriculum across secondary school levels

  2. 2

    Plan, resource, teach and assess digital technology lessons that reflect an understanding of education policy, theories, research principles and methods particularly in the junior levels at school

  3. 3

    Develop units of work that include differentiated and inclusive approaches that reflect relevant curriculum and pedagogy for learners in Australian and international contexts with a particular focus on Years 7 to 10

  4. 4

    Recognise the centrality of literacy and numeracy for effective use of digital technology

  5. 5

    Identify current ideas about how students learn and some implications for your digital technology classes

  6. 6

    Work independently and collaboratively integrating digital technology to enhance learning in classes which reflect digital technology as both a separate discipline and as part of an integrated curriculum

  7. 7

    Identify professional learning needs through critical reflection of practicum experiences

  8. 8

    Critically engage with issues and debates surrounding digital technology in education, including health, equity, ethical and legal implications.

Workload and teaching

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2-3 contact hours per week

(b.) Additional requirements

  • independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Michael Phillips
Unit Coordinators
Dr Michael Phillips

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF5145?

EDF5145 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after EDF5145?

EDF5145 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5146.

When is EDF5145 offered?

In 2020, EDF5145 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is EDF5145?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available