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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- Minor in computer studies or information technology
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Professional learning journal (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Unit of work for secondary school students with critical analysis (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the scope of the digital technologies curriculum across secondary school levels
- 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
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
recognise the centrality of literacy and numeracy for effective use of digital technology
- 5
identify current ideas about how students learn and some implications for your digital technology classes
- 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
identify professional learning needs through critical reflection of practicum experiences
- 8
critically engage with issues and debates surrounding digital technology in education, including health, equity, ethical and legal implications.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Michael Phillips
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor 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 2022, 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.
Does EDF5145 have an exam?
No. EDF5145 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.