Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:

• Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments.
• Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.
• All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin in .doc or .pdf format
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin.
• Faculty assignment cover sheets are NOT required.

Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports

• Students may use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic writing if this option is made available in the unit.
• Students are strongly encouraged to upload a draft copy of each assessment to Turnitin at least one week prior to the due date to obtain an Originality Report.
• The Originality Report provides students with a similarity index that may indicate if plagiarism has occurred. Students will be able to make amendments to their drafts prior to their final submission on the due date.
• Generally, one Originality Report is generated every 24 hours up to the due date.

Please note:

• Students should regularly save a copy of all assignments before submission.
• Students are responsible for checking that the correct file has been uploaded, that their submission has been successful, and that it has been submitted by the due date and time.

Assignment extensions and late penalties

• In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as serious and unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, see:  https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
• Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ according to the Special Consideration policy. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.
• Late submissions: Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply - 10/100 marks of credit (10% of the total assessment weighting) will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessment - e.g., quizzes, online tests. A zero result for the assignment will be recorded after the late submission period has ended if no task has been received.
• If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.
• Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.

Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment

If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements.

Note:

• Please do not request a re-mark for a Failed assessment as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process.
• The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade.
• Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.

University policy on grading

Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks

Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.

Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit

In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45.

Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016

The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.

Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component, the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.

Withdrawing from this unit

If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree.

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Unit Organisation

This is a ten credit point unit run over a standard 13 week session. See the Unit Schedule below for all teaching weeks. Note that there are no lecture or tutorial classes in the week commencing 16th May and 23rd May so that second-year education students can complete their in-school block practicum experience. If you are a third or fourth year student who needs to undertake your practicum at a different time then we recommend that you enroll in online enrolment through eStudent and advise your tutor if you will need to complete some tutorial activities outside your scheduled tutorial class time.

Lecture (Online for all students)

   Tuesday 10am - 11am (see iLearn for Zoom link, students can only access using their MQ Zoom account)

Weekly Tutorial Schedule (Face-to-Face students)

    11am - 1pm Tuesday in 12 Second Way Room 315 (12SW315)

    2pm - 4pm Tuesday in 12 Second Way Room 315 (12SW315)

Weekly Tutorial Schedule (Online students)

    10am - 12pm Wednesdays via Zoom (see iLearn for Zoom link, students can only access using their MQ Zoom account)

Students must attend the tutorials / modes for which they have enrolled. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, students work at a computer during these sessions and there are a limited number of computers available in the lab. Secondly, eStudent is used to create tutorial activity groupings in iLearn, so students who attend tutorial classes other than the one in which they are enrolled may not be able to access their tutorial activities. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please email the convenor and the respective tutor/s to advise of any class changes.

Students are expected to attend and participate in all the tutorials. Activities completed during tutorials are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit (as assessed through the Task 3 Tutorial Tasks). In order to satisfactorily complete the Task 3 Tutorial Tasks students will need to:

• prepare for the tutorials by completing the readings and lecture prior to class
• attend the tutorials
• participate in tutorial discussions
• complete the tutorial activities.

As well, students complete the Learning Technology Module groupwork assessment task with peers from their tutorial tasks, so unexplained absences may impact on other students. 

You are required to retain all documentation related to tutorial absences. This documentation needs to be presented to your tutor or the unit convenor on request. If sufficient documentation is provided in the case of a tutorial absence then tutors may choose to prescribe activities for you to complete in order for you to demonstrate accomplishment of the tutorial outcomes. If you experience ongoing and unavoidable disruptions you should submit a “special consideration” request through http://ask.mq.edu.au (see below).

Required Reading

The required text for this unit is "Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning - Integrating Research and Practice" by Matt Bower.

e-Book version

A digital copy of the book should be available from http://ebooks.com for around $AU 50, which is about a 65% discount. Simply go to https://www.ebooks.com/95840983/design-of-technology-enhanced-learning/bower-matt/  and use the discount code provided at the top section of the unit website on checkout to receive the discount. This offer has been setup especially for EDUC2610 this session so please don't pass it onto anyone because the number of people who can use this discount is capped. The digital version of the book has several advantages including being searchable, colour images, and live hyperlinks to web references.

Hardcopy/paperback version

A paperback version of the book can also be purchased online at https://www.booktopia.com.au/design-of-technology-enhanced-learning-matt-bower/book/9781838679200.html . A hardcopy version is also available through Booktopia, for those who prefer. Paperback and hardcopy versions are available from other vendors, so it can be worthwhile to shop around online.

Library version

The text is available for periodical borrowing from the Library. The number of digital and hardcopy versions available may be capped, the library versions cannot be annotated, and there is a limit on the duration for which you borrow the digital and hardcopy versions from the library. In previous sessions students have been caught without access during peak periods such as exam times, so we recommend that you purchase either an e-Book or hardcopy version.

Copyright Issues

Copyright rules apply to the use of materials taken from other sources.  There are images you can use in the development of your assignments without needing to obtain copyright permission.  Links to sites that supply copyright free images will be suggested in your tutorials, or you can search for Creative Commons resources yourselves. It is essential that you obtain copyright permission for any images you obtain from other web sites or scan from books. You, and the University, are open to prosecution if you publicly post images taken from other sources without permission. If you particularly need to use material from a website/book, most book publishers and sources of web pages will provide copyright permission if you contact them to ask for permission indicating the use is for educational purposes and not for profit - just clearly indicate that it is only being used for local educational purposes.

Technology Use and Requirements

Accessing and using the Unit Website

The EDUC2610 unit website is available from the Macquarie University iLearn system available at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au.

Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit. Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted on iLearn, as will other relevant unit notices and materials. Please check the iLearn unit website regularly.

Lecture recordings

Recordings of each lecture will be made available from the unit website each week. You must listen to all lectures if you do not attend these ‘live’. PowerPoint slides will be made available in iLearn just prior to the weekly lecture and/or will be made available in the Active Learning Tool.

Training Support

In order to successfully complete the EDUC2610 tutorials students need to ensure they have a reasonable level of competence in ICTs and Information Literacy skills. If you feel uncertain about your competency levels it is your responsibility to undertake training to acquire or improve these skills as soon as possible as they will be assumed in the tutorials. Options include:

Library Training

The library offers a range of face-to-face and online workshops to support the development of technological skills. For more details refer to the Macquarie University library website (http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library) under ‘Training’.

General IT Support and Troubleshooting

For support with access to wireless networks and other general technology matters, please contact the Macquarie University Library Student IT Help Desk (Phone: 9850 4357; Email: onehelp@mq.edu.au).

This offering of EDUC2610 differs from the previous iteration in the following ways:

• The assessment task descriptions and the due dates have changed slightly, with further details about each task placed on the unit website.
• The content of lectures and tutorials has changed to reflect recent advancements in learning technology.

The 5Rs Framework, developed by the School of Education at Macquarie University, is embedded throughout your teacher education course. Your use of the 5Rs Framework will help you develop the capabilities that will make your teaching career sustainable and fulfilling. In this unit, you will learn using the 5Rs framework in the following important ways:

• Resilient: Students learn the fundamental thinking skills to select and deploy technologies in a way that is resilient to change
• Reflexive: Students will reflect upon how emerging technologies can be used within contexts that are relevant and meaningful to them
• Responsive: Students respond to stimulus technologies and pedagogical concepts in class, and share their critical and creative ideas with their peers
• Ready to learn: Students will learn via a flipped model whether they analyse the foundational knowledge and skills in the readings and lecture before applying them in the tutorial class
• Research Engaged: Students engage with contemporary research literature and utilise it in the design of their assessment task submissions.

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) specifies Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers provide a common framework to describe, recognise and support the complex and varied nature of teachers’ work. The standards describe what teachers need to know, understand and be able to do as well as providing direction and structure to support the preparation and development of teachers.

EDUC2610 forms part of a program of study that enables students to achieve or exceed the Graduate Teaching Standards. The Graduate Teaching Standards are the competencies expected of a beginning teacher. The assessment tasks in EDUC2610 address Graduate Teaching Standards as outlined in the following table.

The complete list of Graduate Teaching Standards are outlined below. Further information regarding the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers can be found on the Institute’s website: http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/  .

AITSL’s Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate)

Professional Knowledge

Standard 1: Know students and how they learn

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

Professional Practice

Standard 3: Plan and Implement effective teaching and learning

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

Professional Engagement

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community