Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Web 2.0 applications enable the user to be control. The unit will provide the opportunity for students to explore web 2.0 applications including blogs, wikis, social networking, social tagging, podcasts, gaming, storytelling and virtual worlds such as second life. Students will critically consider the many and varied web applications and how they can be used in different contexts such as government, small and medium size businesses, non-profit organisations, educational institutions and community groups

Aims

This unit will help you to acquire the skills and knowledge required to critically explore and utilise web 2.0 applications within diverse contexts.

Objectives

Theory: On successful completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1. The origin and evolution of web 2.0 (GC1)
2. The many and varied web 2.0 applications currently being used within different contexts (GC2)
3. The range of issues including legal and ethical, associated with the use and web 2.0 applications within different contexts. (GC6)
The principles for appraising and implementing web 2.0 applications in different contexts (GC4)

Practice: On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Use a variety of web 2.0 applications (GC1, GC5)
2. Engage in critical and strategic assessment of the implications of web 2.0 applications for different contexts. (GC2, GC3)
3. Keep up to date with the new and emerging web applications (GC4, GC7)

Key: Graduate Capabilities
GC1 - Knowledge and Skills
GC2 - Critical and Creative Thinking
GC3 - Communication
GC4 - Lifelong Learning
GC5 - Independence and Collaboration
GC6 - Social and Ethical Responsibility
GC7 - Leadership and Change

Content

This unit introduces a wide variety of Web2.0 principals, concepts and tools.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The content of the unit is delivered through a series of workshops, case studies, and the QUT Blackboard site. The workshops cover theoretical aspects of the unit and provide an opportunity to discuss, analyse, and apply the concepts to specific contexts. Teaching staff will be available to provide assistance. In between these workshops, students will work independently and collaborate with the team and teaching staff using online communication technologies such as Google Docs, blog, skype and mobile video conferencing.
The unit emphasises a 'hands-on' approach to learning through the illustration of new concepts through worked examples and demonstrations. The concepts introduced are presented in business scenarios. You will work on the case studies and do additional case project work each week to apply the concept learned in the workshop. You are encouraged to work in groups of 3. Group work will foster your ability to perform as part of a development team. You are encouraged to discuss the difficulties you are having with the assignment with your group partner or teaching staff.
A variety of online tools will be used including tools external to QUT.

Assessment

You will submit your weekly exercises and assignments electronically in the manner announced during the lectures. You are expected to work on the assignments independently, but you can ask for assistance from the teaching staff.You can obtain feedback on your progress throughout the unit through the following mechanisms:

· ask the teaching staff for advice and assistance during lectures and practical sessions
· your major assignment will be returned to you before the end of semester with comments on your progress
· private consultation with teaching staff

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: A weekly dialogue / contribution related to the workshop topic between you and your classmates using various Web 2.0 tools.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 7

Assessment name: Discussion Forum
Description: A series of well maintained Blog entries on various Web 2.0 technologies.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 9

Assessment name: Case Study
Description: Formal technology reviews and use-case scenarios
Relates to objectives: 4-6
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 13

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

No extraordinary charges or costs are associated with the requirements for this unit.
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. The Blackboard will provide all reading materials and the case scenarios. Students are encouraged to read widely using resources available on the Internet.

Risk assessment statement

There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 24-Oct-2012