Course Title: Use technology for a range of purposes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: GEDU6085

Course Title: Use technology for a range of purposes

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C1075 - Certificate I in Transition Education

Course Contact: Renee Costa

Course Contact Phone: 9925 0886

Course Contact Email: renee.costa@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Wol Pidriz

wol.pidriz@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 150

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

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use technology for everyday purposes. It focuses on helping participants to clarify the use of technology and use it to meet individual needs.

This unit contains employability skills. This unit applies to learners with intellectual disabilities. Learners at this level will require high levels of teacher/mentor support.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU21781 Use technology for a range of purposes
Element:	1.Investigate a range of available technology
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify technology used in the home 1.2 Identify technology used in the community 1.3 Identify technology used for learning 1.4 Identify the purpose of technology 1.5 Identify sources of support when using technology
Element:	2. Apply technology for personal purposes
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Investigate specific technology for personal purposes 2.2 Identify safety issues and risks related to using the technology 2.3 Use the technology according to operating instructions
Element:	3. Apply technology for learning purposes
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Investigate specific technology for learning purposes 3.2 Identify safety issues related to using technology 3.3 use technology according to operating instructions
Element:	4. Use social media responsibly
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Identify various social media forums 4.2 Identify safety issues and risks related to social media 4.3 Engage in social media interaction following procedures and protocols 4.4 Identify issues related to cyber bullying 4.5 Identify measures to reduce the risk of cyber bullying 4.6 Identify the costs of using technology

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

Examples of learning activities

class exercises to review discussions
practical demonstrations
activities or projects
group projects
peer learning
guest presentation
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
research
independent project based work
group activities

Teaching Schedule

Class	Topic	Content	Resources	Performance criteria	Assessment activity
Week 1: 29/2/16	Introduction What is technology? Identify technology at home	Introduction and ice Breaker activities Introduction to what the class is about, assessments and types of activities. Class discussions on ‘what is technology’ ?, identification of technology and its contributions	Icebreaker activities- paper, pencils	1.1.1.4
Week 2 7/3/16	Technology for learning	Discussion on how/which technology we can use for learning. Student activity – solving learning problems through technology. A visit to Swanston Library for a tour and discussion with librarian as well as interaction with an IT support person	Student phones Library visit and tour work RMIT IT support person	1.3,1.4,1.5
Week 3 14/3/16	Technology for learning (cont)	A visit to the state library for a small learning project and tour. Discussion’s on learning technologies for student cohort who will benefit from technological support	State Library Tour	1.3,1.5
Week 4 21/3/16	Technology in the community	Introduction to technology in the community and its use in public places. Out of class activity: Students go to Melbourne Central and identify technology used in retail, information, cinema etc.	Paper, pens for group	1.2,1.4
Week 5 4/4/16	Troubleshooting technology problems	Discussion’s on how and where to find support for technological problems and strategies to find this support. Group activities in class how to problem solve with mobile phones, laptop, household technology etc.	Computer for research Youtube for teacher demonstration	1.4,1.5
Week 6 11/4/16	Assessment activity	Students work on Assessment task one on one in class with teacher support.			Assessment task 1: Questionnaire (written/oral)
Week 7 18/4/16	Introducing social media	What is social media and how do we use it? Group discussion on our use for social media. A look at and demonstration of different social media forums	Paper, pens, examples of social media
Week 8 25/4/16	Using social media	Discussion on the risks of using social media. A look at different protocols for different forums. A research activity on forums and discussion on the findings	Paper, pens, worksheet	4.1,4.2,4.3
Week 9 2/5/16	Being safe using social media	How passwords work and how to maintain a safe use of social media. Information session from IT support staff to discuss safety on social media	IT support staff for speaker	4.3
Week 10 9/5/16	Cyber-bullying	What is cyber-bullying? A discussion on experience and stories amoungst the group. Discussion on how to report cyber-bullying, discontinue contact and protocols for reporting.	DVD/Youtube	4.4,4.5
Week 11 16/5/16	Cyber-bullying (cont)	A guest speaker about cyber-bullying. Roleplay activity	Guest speaker Youtube
Week 12 23/5/16	Cyber-bullying (cont)	Assessment activity- role play on cyber-bullying		4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5	Assessment 2: Role play and Short answer questions
Week 13 30/5/16	Costs of Technology	A discussion on the costs of technology. A budget worksheer looking at students individual technological costs. Eg. Data plans, phone contracts, purchasing goods etc.		4.6
Week 14 6/6/16	Costs of technology (cont)	Looking at budget worksheet and graphing results		4.6
Week 15 13/6/16	Costs of technology (cont)	A look at moneysmart.gov.au for information on budgeting. Assessment task 3		4.6	Assessment task 3: Written activity
Semester 2
Week 16	Costs of Technology	Group activity to investigate mobile phone contracts and costs. Role play in class as well as out of class activity to investigate these costs.	Out of class activity to Melbourne Central to visit Telco providers	4.6

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment	Assessment Type
Assessment Task 1	Questionnaire
Assessment Task 2	Role play with short answer questions
Assessment Task 3	Written activity

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca

Assessment Tasks

Assessment	Assessment Type
Assessment Task 1	Questionnaire on technology used in the community and trouble shooting technological problems
Assessment Task 2	Role play on cyber bullying and how to deal with it, and short answer questions on the topic
Assessment Task 3	Research activity on the costs of the technology you may want to use, and a budget to plan your your personal use of technology

Assessment Matrix

Students will be given an assessment marking guide for reference at the time that the assessment tasks are distributed and verbal feedback if required

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for SubmissionsYou must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.

AttendanceIt is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services thout recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you receIved is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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