This course will create disciplinary experts in the new applied science who can critically investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories relating to new and emerging technological constellations and the questions they raise for human society. It challenges participants to (a) engage with technological detail and understand the building blocks of the technologies around us, (b) lay digital tools aside and explore our human world, and (c) integrate multiple perspectives in order to move from a focus on solving problems, to a focus on framing meaningful questions about technological systems and the future we are collectively making.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge of a range of social, technical and professional practice theories, approaches and case studies, and the cognitive skills to reflect critically and synthesise these effectively to draw out and frame meaningful questions in this emerging field.
2. Apply a range of research, facilitation, creative arts, digital and design skills and techniques to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
3. Collaborate effectively with peers from a variety of backgrounds to share prior knowledge, learn from others, and deliver and take on critical and constructive feedback.
4. Influence outcomes by designing, evaluating, implementing, analysing and theorising about developments that contribute to professional practice in emerging technological constellations and the questions they raise, and communicating these effectively to varied audiences.
5. Collectively generate and evaluate a shared list of 5-10 core complex questions, ideas and concepts about new and emerging technological systems to be used by experts and practitioners of the new applied science.

Staff Feedback

On this course, participants will be given feedback in the following forms:

• Verbal and written feedback on individual assignment work from faculty and other participants in weekly facilitated group forums. This will include using a rubric to collaboratively identify indicative grades.
• Verbal feedback to the whole class during discussions and debates in classes and workshops.
• Verbal and written feedback from guest presenters and ‘judging panels’ in selected weeks.
• Formal written feedback on the final assessed portfolio.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Weekly theme #1	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
2	Weekly theme #2	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
3	Weekly theme #3	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
4	Weekly theme #4	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
5	Weekly theme #5	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
6	Weekly theme #6	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
7	Weekly theme #7	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
8	Weekly theme #8	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
9	Weekly theme #9	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
10	Weekly theme #10	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
11	Weekly theme #11	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.
12	Weekly theme #12	The theme and readings for the week will be distributed to students in stages.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Group learning and feedback	48 %	01/01/1971	19/07/2019	1,2,3
Individual portfolio	52 %	14/06/2019	19/07/2019	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Group learning and feedback

This assessment will ongoing through the semester

Assessment Task 2

Individual portfolio

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

Participants will be asked to submit the portfolio in a format that is most suited to its constituent parts. Clear guidelines will be given as a part of the assignment briefs given in person and online via Wattle.

Hardcopy Submission

Participants will be asked to submit the portfolio in a format that is most suited to its constituent parts. Clear guidelines will be given as a part of the assignment briefs given in person and online via Wattle.

Late Submission

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations. If a participant requires an extension they must request it in writing before the deadline. If they have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates they were not able to request an extension before the deadline they may be able to request it after the due date. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension will be penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks will not be accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. For ungraded assignments, participants are encouraged to submit any work they have done – this will help them to generate feedback and discussion in the class should they wish to later finalise the piece for their portfolio.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students