EDF5833 Primary technologies
Faculty of Education
EDF5833 Primary technologies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- 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 EDF5833
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5833
No unit lists EDF5833 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6001
Overview
In this unit you will develop the technological, pedagogical, contextual and curriculum knowledge required to teach effectively using technology, particularly in primary schools. This includes the Technologies Learning area of the Victorian curriculum, the F-10 Australian curriculum Information and Communication Technologies general capability, hands on activities designed to improve your skills and use of technology, and unpacking what it means to be digitally competent. The contextual factors that influence the use of technologies in education (for example: safe, responsible and ethical use; access and equity; practical implementation issues) will be explored. You will engage with the contemporary issues and debates surrounding the use of technology in education and think critically about the pedagogical value of technologies and the barriers to integration in schools. Through the hands-on tutorial activities, you will develop confidence with a range of ICT resources that engage students in their learning.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical investigation (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Digital learning activity (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically assess the purpose and value of current and future technology use in educational settings
- 2
engage with the issues surrounding the use of technology in education
- 3
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of technologies in the curriculum as a stand-alone learning area and integrated across the curriculum
- 4
demonstrate competence and confidence with a range of technologies
- 5
identify relevant issues and strategies that support the safe, responsible and ethical use of technology in learning and teaching
- 6
implement teaching strategies using technologies that expand learning opportunities for students.
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
EDF5833 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Hannah Richardson
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jo Blannin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5833?
EDF5833 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5833 offered?
In 2022, EDF5833 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF5833?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5833 have an exam?
No. EDF5833 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5833?
EDF5833 is part of Primary education.