EDUC10056 Learning and the Digital Generations
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is EDUC10056 hard?
EDUC10056: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How young people learn, create and connect through digital media, in school and out, with local and global examples.
After it you can
- Explain how digital communication shapes learning
- Discuss how digital literacies can help disadvantaged youth
- Weigh the challenges and chances digital media bring to education
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 40%, Assignments 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2017–2022)
- Reviewers found it interesting and good for discussion, especially if you care about digital technology and young people.
- One noted it focuses less on education than the title suggests; another said it is easy to do well if you are good at essays.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is EDUC10056 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking EDUC10056?
- No prerequisites.
- Does EDUC10056 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 40%, Assignments 60%.
- Is EDUC10056 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers found it interesting and good for discussion, especially if you care about digital technology and young people.
- What do students say about EDUC10056?
- Reviewers found it interesting and good for discussion, especially if you care about digital technology and young people. One noted it focuses less on education than the title suggests; another said it is easy to do well if you are good at essays.
- How many class hours a week does EDUC10056 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take EDUC10056 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate EDUC10056?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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