485-113 Computers and the Classroom

Note

Students will be assumed to have a reasonable acquaintance with the Macintosh and/or Windows interface, word processing and basic file manipulation.

Credit Points

6.25

Coordinator

John Murnane

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 18 hours

Subject Description

Topics include: the integrated use of computers in the curriculum and the classroom; a critical evaluation of current software in the context of teaching and learning styles and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards; communication and the Internet as an effective learning resource; safety and social issues of Internet use; productivity software for teachers and students; computers and software for special needs; and IT resources for teachers.

Assessment

Projects dealing with educational applications of software typically used in schools, equivalent to 2000 words.



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