Course Title: Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: OFFC5297C
Course Title: Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jaishree Ravindran- Teacher
jaishree.ravindran@rmit.edu.au
Patricia Newstead - Program Manager
Email Patricia.Newstead@rmit.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9925 4932
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to connect to the internet, securely send and receive emails, search the internet using web browsers and interact securely and in a socially responsible manner with a range of different internet sites.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the internet |
Element: |
1. Connect to and access the internet |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Connect to the internet through the existing internet connection and confirm functionality |
Element: |
2. Use email for communications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Open email application package, create new email message and add addressees |
Element: |
3. Search the internet |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review organisational guidelines on internet access |
Element: |
4. Access and use consumer-specific sites on the internet |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify, access and review information-specific sites to gain consumer information |
Element: |
5. Undertake online transactions |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Access an online transaction site |
Element: |
6. Conduct an advanced search |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Use search tools and advanced search features |
Element: |
7. Use information that has been located |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Cross-reference information found by using several websites to determine accuracy of information obtained |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Class Activities - handouts, articles, worksheets
- Videos
- Presentations and
- Demonstrations
Teaching Schedule
Session | Date | Content | Activities |
1 | 11 July 2013 | Icebreaking Introduction | Class activities |
2 | 18 July 2013 | Exploring Emails | Class activities |
3 | 25 July 2013 | Internet connection | Class activities |
4 | 1 August 2013 | Online search | Class activities |
5 | 8 August 2013 | Internet security | Class activities |
6 | 15 August 2013 | Recap and Revision | Class discussion |
7 | 22 August 2013 | Internet Options & Advanced Search | Class activities |
8 | 29 August 2013 | Class Quiz and working on Assignment | Q&A on assignment |
9 | 5 September 2013 | Recap, revision and Introduction to BOOLEAN | Class activities |
10 | 12 September 2013 | Advanced search tools | Class activities |
11 | 19 September 2013 | Accurate search - help functions | Class activities |
26 September 2013 | Student vacation | ||
12 | 03 October 2013 | Online Transactions | Class activities |
13 | 10 October 2013 | Printing and saving formats | Class activities |
14 | 17 October 2013 | Toolbar | Class activities |
15 | 24 October 2013 | Uploading & Downloading | Class activities |
16 | 31 October 2013 | Conclusion and revision | Class discussion |
17 | 07 November 2013 | In class exam | Final exam |
IMPORTANT NOTE
The sessions are only a guideline and are subject to change. All updates on assessments, assignments, and class resources will be updated and notified via Blackboard.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Buckley & Clark, The Rough Guide to the Internet, 2008 Edn., Rough Guides , |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will consist of:
- Class Activities
- Assginments
Assessment Tasks
The Assessments include the following:
- Class Activities = 20%
- 3 Assignments, each assignment worth 20%. Total = 60%
- Final Exam = 20%
Class Activities from Session 3 & 4 are due on 01 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 5 - due on 08 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 6 - due on 15 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 7 - due on 22 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 8 - due on 29 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 9 - due on 05 September 2013
Class Activities from Session 10 - due on 12 September 2013
Class Activities from Session 11 - due on 19 September 2013
Class Activities from Session 12 - due on 03 October 2013
Class Activities from Session 13 - due on 10 October 2013
Class Activities from Session 14 - due on 17 October 2013
Class Activities from Session 15 - due on 24 October 2013
Class Activities from Session 16 - due on 31 October 2013
Final Exam in class on 07 November 2013
Assignment 1 25/07/2013 20% Friday, 09 August 2013
Assignment 2 22/08/2013 20% Friday, 20 September 2013
Assignment 3 19/09/2013 20% Friday, 18 October 2013
Assessment Summary for Use Internet
In Class Activities (3 to 16) = 20%
Assignments (each 20%) = 60%
Final Exam = 20%
Total 100%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Face to face = 17 sessions x 2 hours per session = 34 hours
Outside activities for Assignments and Exam preparations = 16 hours
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