EDU5471 Computer Based Resources in Education

EDU	5471	74779	1, 2008	WEB	Computer Based Resources in Education	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOEDU
Academic org:	FOE003
Student contribution band:	National Priority Teaching
ASCED code:	070303

Staffing
Other requisites
Rationale
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Other requirements
Production date
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STAFFING

Examiner: Petrea Redmond
Moderator: Peter Albion

OTHER REQUISITES

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

RATIONALE

As Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) pervade our society there is a growing need for educational personnel to have contemporary skills and knowledge in the use, evaluation and management of a range of ICT resources. Current widespread community expectations that education will provide students with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to apply the new ICTs for personal, academic and professional purposes, brings with it new challenges for all teachers.

SYNOPSIS

Students will have opportunities to develop and extend existing knowledge in the use of ICTs within an educational setting. Emphasis will be placed upon exploring integration of ICT resources to enhance teaching and learning. Students will become familiar with methods for the evaluation, selection, acquisition and deployment of ICT resources. Current development in ICTs and their implications for education will be considered, together with approaches to the design and implementation of ongoing professional development in the educational use of ICTs. NOTES: 1. This course (EDU5471) is available through INTERNET DELIVERY ONLY. There are NO print materials for this course. 2. For details of the technical requirements and accessing Internet study materials, please consult the following URL: http://usqconnect.usq.edu.au.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Participate in online dialogue to extend personal learning and shared understanding (Assignments 1 and 2)
discuss the implications of local and global computer networking for educational practice (Assignment 1)
Identify key issues for practice when integrating ICTs into the curriculum (Assignment 2)
evaluate and review educational software using methods and styles appropriate for use in schools and for publication in professional journals (Assignment 2)
discuss the avenues available for professional development in the educational use of ICTs (Assignment 2)
prepare effective plans and materials for personal and collegial development in educational ICTs (Assignment 2)
demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of appropriate communication skills. (Assignments 1 and 2)

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Computer systems for education	20.00
2.	Software tools for teachers and students	25.00
3.	Networking and communications	25.00
4.	Managing ICT resources	15.00
5.	Professional ICT growth	15.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information http://www.usq.edu.au/library/. The gateway to education resources is here: http://use.edu.au/library/faculties/education/default.htm

Bitter, G & Pierson, M 2002, Using technology in the classroom, 5th edn, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.

Grabe, N & Grabe, C 2004, Integrating technology for meaningful learning, 4th edn, Houghton Mifflin, New York.

Morrison, GR & Lowther, DL 2001, Integrating computer technology into the classroom, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River.

Norton, P & Sprague, D 2001, Technology for teaching, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.

Roblyer, MD & Edwards, J 2006, Integrating educational technology into teaching, 4th edn, Merrill, Upper Saddle River.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessment	50.00
Directed Study	70.00
Private Study	45.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description		Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
ASSIGNMENT 1		40.00	40.00	14 Apr 2008	(see note 1)
ASSIGNMENT 2		60.00	60.00	16 Jun 2008

NOTES

1.: The Examiner will advise the due date for all assessment items.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks available.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
As there are no examinations in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. .
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must dispatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the dispatch date, if requested by the examiner.
2.	In accordance with University policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
3.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
4.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
5.	Students may be required to provide a copy of assignments submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be dispatched to the USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.
6.	Marking criteria are provided in course material as mark sheets/guides or as part of assignment specifications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students can expect that questions in assessment items in this course may draw upon knowledge and skills that they can reasonably be expected to have acquired before enrolling in the course. This includes knowledge contained in pre-requisite courses and appropriate communication, information literacy, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving or numeracy skills. Students who do not possess such knowledge and skills should not expect to achieve the same grades as those students who do possess them.
Students enrolling in WEB courses MUST have ongoing convenient and reliable access to the Internet in order to access course materials and participate in activities that will affect assessment. The levels of equipment required may change from time to time, with the most recent specification listed at http://www.usq.edu.au/currentstudents/computingstandards/default.htm. You can check whether your computer system meets these requirements from USQAssist (http://usqassist.usq.edu.au/).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc..) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html. *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the state of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.
Students are to use a recognised referencing system as specified by the course examiner.

This version produced 27 May 2008.