EDUC 1003 - ICT Literacy

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

This course is designed to provide UPP students with a general understanding of computing skills and to develop and extend their capacities in the use of software necessary for university studies and in the workplace. The course focuses on the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, culminating in a create task. During the course, we also explore websites and other online platforms for develop ICT literacies. The course is not just technical in nature, but also develops students communication, management, and organisation skills through the enabling us of information and communication technologies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 1003
    Course ICT Literacy
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Restrictions Available to University Preparatory Program or Wirltu Yarlu Preparatory Program students only
    Course Description This course is designed to provide UPP students with a general understanding of computing skills and to develop and extend their capacities in the use of software necessary for university studies and in the workplace. The course focuses on the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, culminating in a create task. During the course, we also explore websites and other online platforms for develop ICT literacies. The course is not just technical in nature, but also develops students communication, management, and organisation skills through the enabling us of information and communication technologies.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Amy Robinson

    Lecturer and Tutor: Sandra Cornell
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

    1. Reflect on their own capacities for using computers and the digital environment for specific purposes, and improve in self-defined areas. 

    2. Use appropriate search techniques for online content relevant to course topics and assessments. 

    3. Critique digital content and evaluate it for credibility. 

    4. Use a variety of computer applications relevant to university study. 

    5. Investigate online communication tools and discuss their link to and use in industry. 

    6. Adapt to a variety of environments relevant to computer technology. 

    7. Create digital content and share it appropriately. 

    8. Work collaboratively with a team taking responsibility for one's self and team members.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 5, 7

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    8

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    4, 5, 6, 8

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1-8

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1, 7, 8
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    A specific aim of this course is to encourage students to explore and find their own resources that they can use to support their learning in the digital environment. Therefore the course will not provide all the  resources that students need to succeed, but will suggest resources that may be explored further independently.

    Due ot the nature of this course it is absolutely essential that students use MyUni as a baseline resource for information and communication. MyUni will be supplemented by various digital resources as directed by the learner.
    Recommended Resources
    Please see MyUni for details. 

    Online Learning
    Almost all learning in this course will happen online, and this means much more than just using MyUni (although this is an important resource as well). The purpose of this course is to encourage facility with using computers and the internet through immersion, so almost everything you do will be online. Class is just an opportunity to ask questions and get support in a face-to-face environment.

    MyUni will be used for essential communication including via email, so please check your University email regularly (at least three times a week). If you have a smartphone it is strongly recommended that you set up your email on it for easy and regular access to your University email. For guidance on how to do this, visit:

    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/its/networks/mobile/support/config/#mobile

    Remember, the most useful portal for all University online activities is Unified:
    https://auth.adelaide.edu.au/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Funified.adelaide.edu.au%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flogin


  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Workload
    1 x 1 hour lecture per week (12) 12 hours
    1 x 2 hour tutorial per week (12) 24 hours
    1x 4 hour directed digital activities per week
    and participation in online discussions (x12)
    48 hours
    6 hours per week primary research and independent
    digital activities (x12)
    72 hours
    Total 156 hours
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment titles and details will be available in the Canvas assessments menu before semester begins. 

    Assessment Task (relevant learning outcomes) Weighting Learning Outcomes
    Word Document 35% 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
    Excel Document  45% 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
    PowerPoint Oral Presentation 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Participation Activity TBC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Please see Canvas for assessment details and instructions. 

    National Association of Enabling Educators (NAEEA) Common Learning Outcomes (2019)

    Skills: On completion of an Enabling course, a student will demonstrate:

    cognitive skills to understand, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information;
    information skills to find, retrieve and analyse information for use in academic
    contexts;
    communication practices to foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas within an
    academic context;
    academic literacy skills fostering the written communication of ideas, theories and
    analysis; and
    independent learning skills

    Application of knowledge and skills: A student completing an Enabling course will
    demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills by:

    engaging with the university learning and teaching environment in an ethically and
    contextually aware manner;
    applying independent learning techniques to achieve their learning outcomes;
    using their developing critical thinking skills and broadening knowledge in particular
    contexts; and
    adopting student practices that meet their institutions’ academic expectations.

    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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  • Policies & Guidelines
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