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ICT and Education

Introduction to the ICT and Education Program

Welcome to the postgraduate program in ICT and Education! This postgraduate program is offered by the Australian Centre for Educational Studies to support the needs of those interested in teaching and learning with information and communication technologies. The program examines the design, and evaluation of ICT projects, using technology strategies such as e-Learning, and how these are applied in a range of learning contexts - in the home, in schools, TAFE colleges, higher education and workplaces.

Delivered in flexible modes, the program has been specifically designed for busy professionals.

  • On-campus classes provide participants with opportunities to work with colleagues and compare implementations across different sectors to explore new theories and ideas and to use these to address real life, teaching and learning issues.
  • Online activities ensure that all participants have opportunities to participate with their colleagues.
  • Reading and assessment tasks enable participants to examine issues that are specific to their particular context or institution.
  • The core and elective structure enables participants to focus their studies on areas that are of interest to them, while ensuring that they develop the advanced knowledge required for effective research and practice.

Program Structure

The postgraduate program in ICT and Education offers both coursework and research options delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online delivery modes.

Coursework Programs

The postgraduate coursework program in ICT and Education comprises three awards:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education in ICT
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education in ICT
  • Master of Education in ICT

The program is fully articulated, so that with satisfactory performance students may progress from the Postgraduate Certificate to the Postgraduate Diploma and Masters programs.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in ICT comprises three coursework units.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education in ICT comprises six units (the three coursework units of the Certificate plus three additional units).

The Master of Education in ICT comprises eight units (the six units required for the Diploma plus two additional units).

The Master of Education in ICT is also available by coursework and project. This means that students will need to complete the three core units and the additional electives EPG818, EPG934 and EPG935 plus two other units.

Core Units
EPG927 Educational Programs and Information Technology (Mostly online or all online)
EHE908 Designing ICT-based Courses and Learning Resources (all online)
EPG817 Educational Research Methods 1 (online/on-campus)
Electives
EPG933 ICT and Classroom Practice (Mostly workshop)
EPG880 Evaluation of Educational Programs (online and workshops)
EPG936 Theory of Learning Design (online and/or on campus)
EPG937 Learning Design using E-learning Technologies (online and/or on campus)
EHE911 Leading and Managing the Development of E-learning Environments (online)
EHE909 Innovation and Change in Educational Organizations (online)
ECED886 Image, Text and the Child (online and/or on campus)
Additional electives for students wishing a research orientation

If students are thinking about continuing on to study for a research degree in the area of ICT and Education, they might consider applying for the coursework and project option which will require the inclusion of the following three units in their study plan. To qualify for direct entry into a doctoral program the following units should be completed at the grade of Distinction.

EPG818 Educational Research Methods 2 (All online)
EPG934* Education Project Stage 1 (All independent study)
EPG935* Education Project Stage 2 (All independent study)

*Enrolment in the project units is subject to an appropriate supervisor being available and agreeing to supervise the project.

Modes of Study

The program is offered in internal or external modes, making it accessible to students nationally and internationally. Teaching methods used are designed to provide participants with stimulating, challenging, and flexible learning experiences that recognise and respond to the needs of busy professionals.

Each mode of study requires significant online participation. Internal students also attend on-campus sessions; external students are encouraged to join these wherever possible.

Research Programs

Macquarie University offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities in ICT and Education.

Research programs available are:

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Further Information

For further information on any aspect of the ICT & Education program please contact:
Margaret Fegent
Phone: +61 2 9850 8649
Email: margaret.fegent@mq.edu.au

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