Using Design Principles and Technologies in Education (10451.2)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Using Design Principles and Technologies in Education
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Education
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Education Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit examines the role of digital technologies and design in education. Students will develop an understanding of how to implement, assess, and capitalise on affordances of current technologies; how to approach emerging technologies including artificial intelligence for use in education; and how to use principles of design when integrating technologies into education. The unit emphasises digital literacy frameworks, ethical considerations, and the creation of meaningful learning experiences that enhance educational outcomes through thoughtful technology integration.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Interpret theoretical frameworks for teaching with technology;
2. Evaluate existing and emerging technologies and their potential for integration into learning contexts;
3. Implement principles of design for integrating technologies; and
4. Evaluate relevant issues and strategies available to support the responsible and ethical use of technologies (including ICT) in learning and teaching.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware


Prerequisites

Must have passed 24 credit points.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

9895 Principles of Learning & Teaching Materials Design and 9878 Information Communication Technology Literacy

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Emily Ashcroft
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

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