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<p>This unit is designed to develop students` abilities to communicate effectively using appropriate technology, to manage and organise time, to solve problems related to information and communication technology and to work independently and in teams.</p>
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<p>•Transitioning into higher education. Effective study habits. Identifying authoritative sources, Integrity. <br>
•Story telling and effective written communication including the relevant use of technologies including bibliographic software, authoritative repositories and document generation tools <br>
•Visual story telling and the effective design and use of infographics and visualisation including image editing tools <br>
•Video story telling and the effective design and use of treatments, storyboards and video editing tools<br>
•Group dialogue; types of dialogue, challenges to effective group dialogue<br>
•Collaborative work. Challenges involved in teamwork and collaboration<br>
•IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe; ACS`s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with industry; Career pathways.</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>This unit is designed to develop students` abilities to communicate effectively using appropriate technology, to manage and organise time, to solve problems related to information and communication technology and to work independently and in teams.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Transitioning into higher education. Effective study habits. Identifying authoritative sources, Integrity. <br> •Story telling and effective written communication including the relevant use of technologies including bibliographic software, authoritative repositories and document generation tools <br> •Visual story telling and the effective design and use of infographics and visualisation including image editing tools <br> •Video story telling and the effective design and use of treatments, storyboards and video editing tools<br> •Group dialogue; types of dialogue, challenges to effective group dialogue<br> •Collaborative work. Challenges involved in teamwork and collaboration<br> •IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe; ACS`s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with industry; Career pathways.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, 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/itech1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1001" target="_blank">GPSIT1001</a></p>
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>Outline professional and ethical responsibilities relating to professional and academic conduct in a globally sustainable world</p>
K2
<p>Identify authoritative sources and use them in effective verbal and written communication with recognised referencing styles;</p>
K3
<p>Describe approaches involved with group dialogue and collaborative work in diverse contexts;</p>
K4
<p>Describe the Australian Computer Society`s (ACS) Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK)</p>
S1
<p>Deliver effective oral presentations to an audience of diverse groups and cultures;</p>
S2
<p>Producing artefacts (letters, reports, emails, social media posts) using text, image, video and bibliographic generation tools consistent with ICT professional norms</p>
S3
<p>Explain contemporary IT industry practices/presentations related to communication within ICT and relate them to professional standards and your own career aspirations</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate effective communication by presenting identified relevant, diverse and authoritative materials on a contemporary topic.</p>
A2
<p>Apply appropriate technology to work independently, in teams, and to facilitate group work including written work and effective communication.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Improve public speaking skills, confidence, professionalism and presentation ability with the use of presentation technologies</p>
<p>Individual and/or group presentations</p>
<p>10% - 20%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>As an individual and/or in a group, design a solution to a contemporary IT issue</p>
<p>Individual and/or group reports</p>
<p>30% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Reflective artifact demonstrating engagement with the IT Industry</p>
<p>Personal reflection</p>
<p>10% - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S2, S3
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<p>Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of key unit concepts</p>
<p>Exam/Test</p>
<p>20% - 30%</p>
K1, K3, K4, A1
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>
FedTASK
FedTASK
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, 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/itech1001">View unit fees</a>
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