E-Learning

Unit code: AED5023 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

Students will apply the process of teaching and learning in an online learning environment, evaluating effective online communications technologies, working with online classroom dynamics, comparing learning management systems, producing e-learning content, and investigating emerging trends of e-learning in educational settings. The unit will investigate the dynamic congruence of teaching and learning pedagogies in using e-learning technologies and flexible delivery.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review the range of different technologies and pedagogical approaches for e-learning;
  2. Reflect critically on the issues of e-learning as they impact on the learning community;
  3. Deconstruct and appraise diverse methodological tools, viewpoints and literature to analyse the implications of emerging e-learning technologies;
  4. Design and implement an innovative research or inquiry project related to e-learning.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 30%
Educational blog
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Research report on the contribution of e-learning to a specific learning community
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Create an e-learning package integrating appropriate content and technology

Total assessment for this unit will be 8,000 words or equivalent

Required reading

Links to recommended readings and resources for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate).

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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