EUB008 Engaging with New and Emerging Technologies
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| Unit code: | EUB008 |
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| Equivalent(s): | CRB038, CRB039 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,324 |
| International unit fee | $4,224 |
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 10A 2024, Online (Start Date: 09 Sep 2024)
| Unit code: | EUB008 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | CRB038, CRB039 |
Overview
This unit develops the theoretical and practical approaches to using new and emerging digital technologies across the curriculum to connect and engage with students. It also offers the opportunity to create learning experiences for an authentic teaching and learning context, through QUT's collaboration with Fortitude Valley State Secondary College (FVSSC). Working both individually and collaboratively, you will participate in activities that require you to explore new schooling contexts in Australia and internationally, investigate technologies and apply them across all learning areas. The aims of this unit are to enable you to acquire skills and knowledge related to (i) introducing and using new and emerging technologies across a range of learning areas, and (ii) theoretical and practical perspectives associated with using these technologies in your future classroom.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of using digital technologies to support learners and enhance learning and teaching.
- Critically reflect on theories in order to implement 21st Century teaching strategies using digital technologies to engage students in their learning.
- Create and maintain safe and inclusive learning environments where digital technologies are used ethically.
- Apply the principles, methods, and strategies of using digital technologies leading to the development of innovative pedagogical approaches.
- Identify and plan professional learning needs and institutional needs when introducing new and emerging technologies into the classroom.
Content
In this unit, you will learn:
- To apply theoretical frameworks for and practical approaches to using digital technologies in the learning and teaching to design curriculum learning using new and emerging technologies;
- Strategies to use a wide range of innovative pedagogical approaches effectively, safely and ethically in your teaching. For example, this unit may investigate ways in which mobile devices can be used within the curriculum to support and enhance the teaching and learning process; and
- To consider relevant research and reflect upon the requirements when introducing new digital technologies.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
A range of blended learning approaches including learning forums, hands on sessions, group work, presentations, discussions and self-directed, online learning activities where you will engage in collaborative activity with peers and tutors. Modelled teaching strategies will provide examples of pedagogies and learning strategies for developing knowledgeable, confident and enthusiastic learners using digital tools.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain feedback in this unit by participating in sessions with and peers and academics. You will be provided with peer and academic formative feedback during activities, through general comments in the preparatory activities directed at assessment work. You will receive written feedback via criteria sheets for the summative assessment tasks.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessment pieces in this unit including:
1. A lesson plan and supporting materials to teach a curriculum subject
2. A portfolio of material, including a reflection on the lesson and a plan for introducing the technology to a school.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Professional Plans
You are to present a plan for a lesson / activity using new and emerging technologies to connect and engage with students. You should reinforce the theoretical, practical and ethical approaches to using these technologies. You will submit an individually written component justifying the choice of technology.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Portfolio
You are to create a portfolio of materials relating to new and emerging technology and how it can be used across the curriculum to connect and engage with students. You will also create an implementation plan describing how this new technology can be implemented in a school, considering the subjects and ways it can be used, the benefits to student learning, and the additional staff training and support that would be needed
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Blue card required when this unit is offered on the school site.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Online resource are available for this unit.
Resource Materials
Other
There is no set text for this unit. Online up to date resources will be provided via an online community (e.g. Canvas).
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit. Workplace Health and Safety protocols associated with computer use will apply.
The Commission for Children and Young People Act 2000 (Qld) requires that all students working with children as part of this unit will need a valid blue card or suitability card which has been registered with QUT. Please refer to Blue Card for full details and appropriate forms.