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CS1022 - Learning in a Digital Environment

Credit points: 3
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Academy Division

Available to Diploma of Higher Education and Bachelor of Nursing Science (IHCAP) students only.

In Learning in a Digital Environment, you will develop the digital literacy skills required to select and use appropriate tools and technologies for learning and research purposes as well as communicating information, including the use of mobile devices. Through experiential learning activities, you will develop the necessary skills to use computers and other information communication technologies that are integral to learning and success at university. The subject will also introduce you to the LearnJCU platform, exploring its functions and uses across different disciplines. This subject will enable you to apply practices that ensure your safety in a digital environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • search, find, and evaluate the appropriateness of information/sources for specific academic purposes through appropriate use of tools and technologies;
  • use online information and technologies effectively and ethically and within relevant University guidelines;
  • use technologies to manage personal and professional development and evaluate future study/career pathways;
  • communicate, adapt and present information in a range of academic contexts and for peer audiences using a range of information and communication technologies.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Learning plan - (15%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Multimedia production - (40%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (35%) - Individual.
Assumed
Knowledge:
Some prior use of computers

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator: Mr Jake Breaux
Lecturers: Ms Camilla Robson, Dr Rhian Morgan, Mr Jake Breaux.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 13 hours lectures - Online
  • 20 hours workshops - Computer workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census Date 06-Apr-2023
Coordinator: Dr Rhian Morgan
Lecturers: Mr Brandon Tennakoon, Mr Hai Wei Ng, Ms Adeline Peh.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
  • 26 hours workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal
Census Date 03-Aug-2023
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
  • 26 hours workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census Date 30-Nov-2023
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 1 hours lectures - Week 1 only
  • 26 hours workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator: Mr Jake Breaux
Lecturers: Ms Camilla Robson, Dr Rhian Morgan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 13 hours lectures - Online
  • 20 hours workshops - Computer workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

Study Period 1, External
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coord/Lect: Mr Jake Breaux.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 13 hours lectures - Online
  • 20 hours workshops - Computer workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: WWW - LearnJCU

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.