The use of digital technologies permeates all facets of everyday life. The internet, social media, blogs and podcasts have facilitated the emergence of digital cultures.

This unit is designed to enable pre-service teachers to understand the influence of digital technologies on contemporary life, culture, communities and professional and interpersonal communication. Pre-service teachers will explore a range of digital technologies including social media, website platforms, cloud-based technologies and digital imaging and media software, gaming and virtual reality platforms. Ethical and safety considerations within digital environments are a focus within this unit.

This unit aims to introduce multimedia skills to pre-service teachers who may have had limited experience with emerging communication technologies and develop their understanding of digital technologies and emerging digital cultures and their impact on society.