EDU2472 Web Publishing for Educators (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education) Band 5

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.

Synopsis

This course will examine the concepts and characteristics of the World Wide Web, along with the possible educational implications of large volumes of data being made available in this form. Students will develop skills for the development of web sites with emphasis on the application of the web for communication associated with teaching and learning. Techniques for developing multimedia web sites will be explored together with emerging web standards and services. The importance of the web as a form of professional communication will be emphasised throughout the course. Intending students should be aware that they will require regular access to ICT resources, including email and the Internet.