EDF5861 Digital teaching and learning in secondary classrooms
Faculty of Education
EDF5861 Digital teaching and learning in secondary classrooms is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5861
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5861
No unit lists EDF5861 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6001
Overview
The unit identifies theories, models and practical strategies of digital teaching and learning and provides practical opportunities to explore and experience ways in which digital technologies can expand curriculum opportunities. Additionally, teaching and learning with online platforms will also provide you with the opportunity to critically evaluate various forms of technology and the influence these can have on the learning experience. You will also apply relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes to pedagogical uses of digital technologies.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Identifying and managing risks (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Expanding curriculum opportunities (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
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
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 learning 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 digitally mediated teaching and learning opportunities and limitations
- 5
understand and apply legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes regarding the safe and ethical use of digital technologies in secondary school contexts.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Michael Phillips
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Michael Phillips
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5861?
EDF5861 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5861 offered?
In 2026, EDF5861 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5861?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5861 have an exam?
No. EDF5861 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.