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<p>The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental information technology skills required to undertake future higher education studies and to engage with entry-level industry needs. The content of the course focuses on the practical application of computer software programs and tools in order to build competency for ongoing studies and future career needs in a technology-driven workforce. Students will also learn about the evolution of the Internet, understand social media topics and the need for ethical practices.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: History of the Internet Implications of the Internet on global organizations Ethical and privacy considerations of online content development Introduction to various areas of social media Design, develop and maintain a social media presence Challenges with social media Online Research techniques Use of digital academic learning content Microsoft Tools – introduction and use</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental information technology skills required to undertake future higher education studies and to engage with entry-level industry needs. The content of the course focuses on the practical application of computer software programs and tools in order to build competency for ongoing studies and future career needs in a technology-driven workforce. Students will also learn about the evolution of the Internet, understand social media topics and the need for ethical practices.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: History of the Internet Implications of the Internet on global organizations Ethical and privacy considerations of online content development Introduction to various areas of social media Design, develop and maintain a social media presence Challenges with social media Online Research techniques Use of digital academic learning content Microsoft Tools – introduction and use</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1201">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Relate how IT and associated digital technologies have evolved over time.</p>
K2
<p>Describe basic IT hardware and network components.</p>
K3
<p>State the uses of emerging technologies within key industry contexts.</p>
K4
<p>Understand the importance of ethical and privacy considerations and community attitudes towards online content and behaviour.</p>
K5
<p>Understand the importance of creating a positive social media presence.</p>
K6
<p>Outline the basic principles of programming.</p>
K7
<p>Recognise the need to create effective online learning habits and techniques to assist with further academic education.</p>
S1
<p>Access organisational resources which includes logging onto network or internet, locating specified information and resources and creating an appropriate file management system.</p>
S2
<p>Use appropriate authoring software to create, modify, edit and finalise documents and presentations.</p>
S3
<p>Design, develop, and maintain a professional social media presence.</p>
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<p>Relate evolutionary aspects of emerging technologies.</p>
S5
<p>Show an understanding of basic programming skills.</p>
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<p>State and reflect on ethical concerns relevant to IT.</p>
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<p>Apply appropriate authoring software to a designated project need.</p>
A2
<p>Prepare an appropriate professional social media presence.</p>
A3
<p>Design and create a basic programming solution.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1201">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: GPFSP1201 - U1.4