EDF5772 Innovations in technologies and pedagogical practices
Faculty of Education
EDF5772 Innovations in technologies and pedagogical practices is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5772
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5772
No unit lists EDF5772 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in course owned by Faculty of Education
Overview
Drawing on a wealth of theoretical and empirical work, you will explore a range of emerging technologies and pedagogical practices that harness digital technologies. In a unit where the theoretical and the practical collide, you will examine the potential of emerging technologies to break the boundaries of traditional teaching and learning contexts to produce active learning experiences. You will develop critical thinking and synthesis skills when considering the potential affordances of technologies with their limitations.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF5772.
Assessment
- Compendium (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Focussed exploration of emerging technologies and pedagogical practices (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
synthesize and apply knowledge of theory, models and strategies applicable to the field of educational technology
- 2
critique and improve upon the design of digital technologies and materials, including interface, structure, values, content, activity and assessment
- 3
discuss current and emerging trends in the field and the implications for design
- 4
critically evaluate research literature and contemporary models, forming your own judgements about appropriate educational designs
- 5
communicate understanding and awareness of debates, challenges and dilemmas in the field.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 12 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester; or
- 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester.
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5772?
EDF5772 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5772 offered?
EDF5772 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF5772?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5772 have an exam?
No. EDF5772 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.