EDF5146 Digital technologies in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5146 Digital technologies in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5145.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5146
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5146
No unit lists EDF5146 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on EDF5145 Digital technologies in the secondary years A. It provides you with opportunities to continue developing your advanced knowledge and skills relevant to teaching about, with and through digital technologies but with a particular emphasis on senior levels in secondary schooling. This includes: the use of technologies 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 the digital technologies curriculum content and pedagogy. The unit also considers how we can sustain professional learning and the role of the digital technologies teacher more broadly in the school and in shaping policy.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Unit of work for secondary school students with critical analysis (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Resource portfolio (2000 words or equivalent)Portfolio50%
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
understand education policy, theories, research principles and methods and use these to plan, resource, teach and assess digital technology lessons particularly in the senior levels at school
- 2
understand and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy for learners in the post-compulsory Australian (Years 11 and 12) context and apply your knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy in the development of units of work appropriate for digital technology classes
- 3
develop ways in which digital technology can support teaching and learning across the school curriculum, including engagement with parents/carers and the wider school community
- 4
develop strategies to identify and meet ongoing professional learning needs
- 5
engage with professional networks and participate in conversations and debates pertinent to digital technology education
- 6
understand the instrumental role digital technology teachers can take in schools including professional learning of colleagues, management of technical services and strategic planning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. Additionally, you may also engage in: peer assisted learning; problem-based learning; research activities; and simulation or virtual practice.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Jo Blannin
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Jo Blannin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5146?
You need EDF5145 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5146 offered?
In 2027, EDF5146 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5146?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5146 have an exam?
No. EDF5146 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.