• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

This unit will consider both the theory and practice associated with a
variety of approaches to the application of computers for teaching and
learning in a variety of educational contexts. Emphasis will be placed
upon   the   use  of  computer  technologies  to  support   curriculum
objectives.  Students  will be introduced to  background  elements  of
educational  computing  including  philosophical  positions,  research
evidence  and  policy documents. These will provide a  foundation  for
consideration  of  computer  literacy,  approaches  to  teaching   and
learning  with technology and to trends and issues in the  educational
use of computing.