Course Title: Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
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
Email jaishree.ravindran@rmit.edu.au
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, discussions
- Videos
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Workshops
Teaching Schedule
Session | Date | Content | Activities |
1 | 10 July | Introduction | Class activities |
2 | 17 July | Research Skills | Class activities and Assignment 1 |
3 | 24 July | Online search | Class activities and Assignment 1 |
4 | 31 July | Types of internet connection | Class activities |
5 | 07 August | Internet options | Class activities and Assignment 1 DUE |
6 | 14 August | Internet Security & Privacy | Class discussion |
7 | 21 August | Online Transactions | Class activities and Assignment 2 |
8 | 27 August | Social Media | Class activities |
9 | 10 Sept | Communicating on the net | Class activities |
10 | 11 Sept | Printing and saving | Class activities |
11 | 18 Sept | Troubleshooting | Class activities and Assignment 2 DUE |
25 Sept | Student vacation - no classes | Student vacation | |
12 | 02 Oct | Search Engines and web browsers | Class activities |
13 | 09 Oct | Internet elements | Class activities |
14 | 16 Oct | Emails | Class activities |
15 | 23 Oct | Presentation in class | Class activities and/or Mini Project DUE |
16 | 30 Oct | Presentation in class | Class discussion, Assignment 3 DUE |
17 | 06 Nov | Last class - conclusion | Class activities |
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
Database - Lynda.com via RMIT website
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will consist of:
- Class Activities
- Assginments
Assessment Tasks
The Assessments include the following:
- 3 Assignments, each assignment worth 30%. Total = 90%
- Class activites or Mini Project - done in class = 10%
Assignment 1 - worth 30% due on 7 August 2014
Assignment 2 - worth 30% due on 18 September 2014
Assignment 3 - worth 30% due on 30 October 2014
Assessment Summary for Use Internet
An option of class activities or Mini Project = 10%
Assignments (each 30%) = 90%
Total 100%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Face to face = 17 sessions x 2 hours per session = 34 hours
Outside activities for Assignments and preparations = 16 hours
Important Assessment information
Extension of time for submission of assessable work - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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