VU23560 - Access the internet and email to develop language

Unit code:VU23560Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Footscray Nicholson
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to identify and use the fundamental features of the internet and email for language learning.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication, Reading and Writing at Level 2, and
the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Listening 2, Speaking 2, Reading 2 and Writing.
This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their English language and digital literacy skills to support their communication needs.This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

locate and navigate one informational website
access the internet on one occasion to develop digital communication skills
use an email program on one occasion to:

locate, open and close an email
read, compose and send one simple email.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

accessing the internet to develop language including:

terminology related to digital devices, functions, programs and internet
spoken and written language related to accessing the internet and internet programs for language learning
simple verbal and on screen written instructions, such as open the program, double click on…next

simple prepositions and prepositional phrases related to accessing digital technology, such as move the mouse under/over /on that word/scroll up/down
simple connectives used in instructions and routine email communications
simple adjectives or adverbs or adverbial phrases as used in routine instructions and communication
simple sentence structures for email communication, such as simple compound sentences or simple question forms.
Sociolinguistic and Cultural Knowledge:
simple, common informal expressions, conventions and protocols used in internet use and email communication
simple understanding of register in email communications.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.