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Course Goals - Students will:
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Survey the historical,
philosophical, and theoretical background of technology and uses of
computers.
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Survey the instructional
uses of computers in the classroom by
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Learn to use the computer
as a teaching tool by
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becoming familiar
with both hardware and software;
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using application
software to develop word processed documents, create presentations,
and edit graphics;
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participating in discussions
around the use of the computer in classrooms;
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acquiring skills in
the use of computer networks and telecommunications;
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using a authoring
program to create an online lesson
Competencies - Upon completing this course, the student
will be able to:
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recognize and define
computer terminology, concepts, and equipment related to the uses of
computers in educational settings,
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effectively apply
word processing, presentation, and graphics software to instructional
and management tasks in the classroom
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work effectively on
computer tasks both individually and in small learning groups,
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author a short computer
generated lesson in a chosen content area,
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read and summarize
professional literature related to computer/technology use in the classroom,
and provide personal and professional reactions based upon relevance
to instructional outcomes
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produce a short, but specific reflective paper on the potential of
applications and integration of computers within the student’s respective
instructional setting.
Various
readings as assigned on class schedule Assignments
are listed on the class schedule. Due dates and possible points will
be provided on the instructions for each assignment or on the class
schedule. All assignments should be completed by the beginning of
the class session
listed
on the instructions. This is important as certain assignments may
serve as basis for discussion in a given class session. Late assignments
may be accepted, rejected, or penalized at my discretion. Final
grades will be allotted according to these percentages. A > 93% B 83%
- 93% C 73% - 83%
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