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SDST203 ICT Systems: An Introduction

10 cp

This unit aims to develop students understanding of teaching science and technology in the primary school. This will include further development of the students own knowledge and skills in science and technology in the primary curriculum, as well as the skills needed to plan learning experiences for children. Constructivism as a theory of learning is central to this unit. The unit examines and models a range of teaching strategies that underpin current best practice in science and technology in the primary school as well as considering issues that impact on student learning in science and technology such as gender and diversity. Students will examine a number of Australian and other curriculum documents and be given opportunities to plan science and technology experiences.

This unit aims to build an introductory understanding of contemporary information systems. Students develop a generic understanding of the applications of computers by examining the history of computers, how to buy a computer, computer peripherals, computers in the workplace, computer networks, computerised tasks in the workplace, software solutions, the origin of the internet, Y2K issues and computer viruses. This course is also designed to develop foundation skills in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets and desktop publishing. It is expected that students undertaking this course will recognise computers as the tool of the information age and be able to explain basic concepts in IT.

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