ETL501 The Dynamic Information Environment (8)

This subject is designed to provide a specialist understanding of the provision of information resources and services within the learning and teaching context of the school. Search strategies, information sources and resource evaluation are examined in relation to print and digital environments. The teacher librarian's role in the creation, design, structure and flow of information in the school is explored, in particular the use of Web 2.0 tools. The design of physical and virtual school library spaces and their relationship to the curriculum is also examined.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETL501. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information and Communication Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically evaluate the learning and teaching context in which a range of resources and services are used in schools to support curriculum programs;
  • be able to investigate and explain how information is effectively sought and utilised;
  • be able to develop and evaluate highly effective search strategies and apply these to the learning and teaching context;
  • be able to link the provision of information resources and services for the school community to the development of information literacy outcomes across the school;
  • be able to critically evaluate and demonstrate understanding of good design principles to organise and develop physical and virtual spaces in the school library that meet 21st century teaching and learning needs;
  • be able to evaluate and use Web 2.0 tools to provide innovative digital information resources; and
  • be able to evaluate and integrate Web 2.0 tools to develop curriculum resources that support the learning and teaching context.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The learning and teaching context of information resource provision
  • Information resources in digital environments
  • Effective search strategies and digital content curation tools
  • Digital technology skill development for effective information literacy in the curriculum
  • Collaborative curriculum design and product development
  • The use of Web 2.0 tools in resource development and curriculum support
  • The design and organisation of physical and virtual spaces for 21st century teaching and learning needs

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ETL501 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Library services design proposal
40
2
Library research guide and reflective practice
60

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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