| Effective Term: | 2022/17 |
| Institute / School : | Global Professional School |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Information Technology |
| Unit ID: | GPFSP1201 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 120199 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
| 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. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| 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 |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory |  | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| After successfully completing this course students will be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Relate how IT and associated digital technologies have evolved over time. |
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| K2. | Describe basic IT hardware and network components. |
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| K3. | State the uses of emerging technologies within key industry contexts. |
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| K4. | Understand the importance of ethical and privacy considerations and community attitudes towards online content and behaviour. |
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| K5. | Understand the importance of creating a positive social media presence. |
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| K6. | Outline the basic principles of programming. |
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| K7. | Recognise the need to create effective online learning habits and techniques to assist with further academic education. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Access organisational resources which includes logging onto network or internet, locating specified information and resources and creating an appropriate file management system. |
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| S2. | Use appropriate authoring software to create, modify, edit and finalise documents and presentations. |
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| S3. | Design, develop, and maintain a professional social media presence. |
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| S4. | Relate evolutionary aspects of emerging technologies. |
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| S5. | Show an understanding of basic programming skills. |
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| S6. | State and reflect on ethical concerns relevant to IT. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply appropriate authoring software to a designated project need. |
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| A2. | Prepare an appropriate professional social media presence. |
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| A3. | Design and create a basic programming solution. |
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| Unit Content: |
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
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| Values: |
| V1. | Value the processes and procedures for collaborative project work including decision making processes, discussion processes, problem solving and creative applications. |
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| V2. | Identify the strategies and skills for academic,cultural and professional transitions. |
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| V3. | Identify, explain and demonstrate the attitudes, values, and behaviours of an independent learner. |
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| V4. | Value the need for ethical desicion making and practices within an technology-driven world. |
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| The Federation University graduate attributes (GA) are entrenched in the Higher Education Graduate Attributes Policy (LT1228).Federation University Australia graduates develop these graduate attributes through their engagement in explicit learning and teaching and assessment tasks that are embedded in all Federation Courses. Graduate attribute attainment typically follows an incremental development process mapped through Course progression. One or more graduate attributes must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each Federation University Australia Unit, and all attributes must be directly assessed in each Course. |
| Graduate attribute and descriptor | Development and acquisition of GAs in the Unit | Learning outcomes
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(AT#) | GA 1
Thinkers | Our graduates are curious, reflective and critical. Able to analyse the world in a way that generates valued insights, they are change makers seeking and creating new solutions. | K2, K7, S3 | AT1-AT2 | GA 2
Innovators | Our graduates have ideas and are able to realise their dreams. They think and act creatively to achieve and inspire positive change. | K1, K3, K6, S2, S5, S6, A1, A3 | AT1-AT2 | GA 3
Citizens | Our graduates engage in socially and culturally appropriate ways to advance individual, community and global well-being. They are socially and environmentally aware, acting ethically, equitably and compassionately. | K1, K4, K5, A2 | AT1-AT2 | GA 4
Communicators | Our graduates create, exchange, impart and convey information, ideas, and concepts effectively. They are respectful, inclusive and empathetic towards their audience, and express thoughts, feelings and information in ways that help others to understand. | K3, K4, S1, S4, A2 | AT1-AT2 | GA 5
Leaders | Our graduates display and promote positive behaviours, and aspire to make a difference. They act with integrity, are receptive to alternatives and foster sustainable and resilient practices. | K3 | AT1-AT2 |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K7, S1-S3, S5, A1-A3 | Practical demonstrations of basic IT skills. Assignments, reports and/or presentations covering a range of taught IT-related topics | Assignments/Reports/Presentations | 50%-70% | | 2. | K1-K7, S1-S2, S4-S6, A1, A3 | Quizzes and/or tests covering a range of taught fundamental information technology topics | Exams/Quizzes/Tests | 30%-50% |
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