Semester 1, 2022 Online | |
Units : | 1 |
Faculty or Section : | USQ College |
School or Department : | USQ College |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
There is a need to prepare students for the increasingly complex demands of both higher education and the professional workplace in the digital age. A successful undergraduate student today is expected to leave university with extensive digital literacy skills associated with learning, research, information management and associated communication and collaboration skills. This course provides students with an introduction to those core learning literacies and related digital practice skills that are necessary for successful engagement with contemporary university undergraduate study and the professional workplace. Central to this course is the concept that students should be able to manage their own learning, and develop investigative strategies that will enable them to adjust to the rapidity of change within 21st century digital technology environments.
The course guides students through a series of topics and learning activities, which will facilitate the development of the digital skills necessary for successful transition into contemporary university studies, enabling students to become competent and autonomous learners in the digital age. Based on the discovery, capture, evaluation and application of Open Educational Resources, the course will encompass the use of digital tools to participate in computer supported collaborative networks. Embedded within the pedagogy of the course will be the theme of student self-regulation of studying and learning, including an emphasis on the personal assessment of academic self-efficacy associated reflective practice and resilience.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should have:
- demonstrated an understanding of ICT practises;
- used effectively a digital learning management system;
- used effectively digital tools to research, produce, analyse and present information;
- used effectively digital communication and collaboration tools;
- demonstrated an understanding of the need for security, privacy and ethical behaviour within a digital environment;
- demonstrated an understanding of the importance of the ideas of self-regulation, academic self-efficacy, reflective practice and resilience.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | ICT literacy, digital rights and responsibilities | 10.00 |
2. | Digital practises in the tertiary education context | 15.00 |
3. | Media literacy, digital communication and collaboration | 25.00 |
4. | Digital practises in the workplace | 30.00 |
5. | Digital citizenship | 20.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Weighting (%) |
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ASSIGNMENT 1 | 20 |
ASSIGNMENT 2 | 30 |
FINAL PORTFOLIO | 50 |