Graduate Skill - Applying Technology

Being capable in applying relevant technologies in the workforce is considered an essential skill as it determines efficiency and effectiveness in professional performance. Applying technologies is a broad term that encompasses skills in using information and communications technologies (ICTs) as well as discipline specific technologies and equipment. This attribute focuses on the development of expertise in the specific technological need and skill set of the field or industry of practice. Applying technology is an active process that is manifested in knowledge, use and proficiency with a tool.

An effective user of technologies:

• Creates a product or outcome.
• Stores, organises and manages knowledge and data.
• Performs field or industry related practice.
• Communicates and shares information.
• Selects a technology based on most efficient and effective result, or against a set of predetermined requirements.
• Is open to using new and germane technological advances and emerging technologies.
• Analyses and evaluates applicability and effectiveness of technologies, recognising advantages and limitations.
• Continues development of technological knowledge and skills to remain current in their application.
• Reflects on the effectiveness of selected technology and its purpose.
• Applies ethical responsibilities and rules of etiquette to technology use.
• Incorporates technology within personal and professional practices and recognises the need to remain current in their application as part of lifelong learning.

Introductory

• Locates and understands how to access university network, online services and IT resources e.g. online access to library, online research tutorials.
• Locates avenues for technological support e.g. network tutorials, IT Help desk, discipline based equipment.
• Retrieves course information including guidelines, assessment tasks, teaching materials, assessment feedback.
• Submits assessment tasks online.
• Participates in online forums and discussions for formative and summative assessment tasks.
• Develops understanding in applying discipline-based technologies through modelled and scaffolded learning opportunities.

Developing

• Competently engages in online tools and media for course completion.
• Operates Work Integrated Learning technologies where permitted and under supervision to develop levels of expertise.
• Critically analyses effectiveness of technological procedures and practices in discipline.
• Compiles electronic portfolio of discipline-based achievements.
• Designs or creates products using a range of technologies.

Graduate

• Demonstrates a broad and coherent technical knowledge in area of practice.
• Transmits knowledge, skills and ideas to others through a well-developed understanding of technology.
• Compiles final electronic portfolio of discipline-based achievements for assessment.
• Designs and creates product solution by applying a range of technology to an identified problem.
• Proficiently applies technologies required in Work Integrated Learning setting.