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EDPF5020: Digital Technologies Fundamentals

2020 unit information

This unit introduces the structure and key concepts of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, including digital systems, data representation, algorithms and implementation. Students will develop practical skills in data collection and interpretation, visual or general-purpose programming, and user interface design. Students will consolidate their skills by designing a digital technologies resource or assessment task for use in the classroom.

Unit details and rules

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Education

Code EDPF5020
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of Digital Technologies as taught in primary and secondary schools in Australia based on current research trends.
  • LO2. Design differentiated learning pathways for a range of learners that incorporate data, information and digital literacy through designing teaching programs and assessment tasks.
  • LO3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of key issues in policy and practice in the field of digital technologies.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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