Learning and Communicating Online
150 contact hours - Online
One Semester or equivalent
Online
Overview
This unit examines different theories, approaches, and styles of learning aimed at understanding how we learn, to develop confidence, capability, and essential skills in a tertiary and professional environment.
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Teaching Period 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
04-November-2024
09-February-2025
09-February-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-November-2024
Census date
29-November-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
27-December-2024
Results released date
04-March-2025
Teaching Period 1
Location
Online
Start and end dates
10-March-2025
08-June-2025
08-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
23-March-2025
Census date
04-April-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-May-2025
Results released date
Teaching Period 2
Location
Online
Start and end dates
07-July-2025
05-October-2025
05-October-2025
Last self-enrolment date
20-July-2025
Census date
01-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
22-August-2025
Results released date
Teaching Period 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
03-November-2025
08-February-2026
08-February-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-November-2025
Census date
28-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-January-2026
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explore, evaluate, and use learning strategies
- Identify and apply theories of learning
- Develop and apply effective online learning skills
- Reflect on self as a learner
Teaching methods
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 6.25 | 12 weeks | 75 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 6.25 | 12 weeks | 75 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Individual | 20 - 40% | 1,2,4 |
| Reflective Essay | Individual | 20 - 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Written Assignment | Individual | 20 - 40% | 2,3 |
Content
- Models of online communication
- Current learning theories
- Identifying and evaluating sources of knowledge
- Critical analysis skills
- Referencing and attributing sources
- Strategies for reflecting on your own and others’ work
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.