Foundations of Computer Technology
CT 550
FALL
2000
Instructor: Judy Hansen-Childers
Assistant Professor, Computer Information
Systems
Office: Room 120-A
Monday: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
You are
welcome to drop by at other times or make an appointment !
Office Phone: 859-1335
Home Phone: 582-7632
E-Mail: hansenj@thomas.edu OR
Snow Phone / Cancellation Line:
859-1140
Meeting Times:
Classes will meet from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the following Saturdays –
9/9, 9/23, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 12/2
Text - REQUIRED:
Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching by M.D.
Roblyer, Jack Edwards and Mary Anne Havriluk(Merrill / Prentice Hall)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to technology and the personal computer.
Students will get a hands-on, working knowledge of computer hardware and its
terminology. They will also gain experience with several software applications
that may lead to increased effectiveness in the classroom. Personal Information
Management software, groupware, the WebBoard, e-mail, the Internet, web pages
and their use within the educational environment will be examined.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, the student should:
- understand the
operation of and be able to use the WebBoard effectively.
- be able to create a
web page using HTML.
- be able to create a
dynamic multimedia presentation using PowerPoint.
- be able to send and
receive e-mail attachments with ease.
- understand what
computer technology, the Internet and application software can and cannot
do to enhance education.
- understand the
terminology, functions and concepts of computer hardware.
- be able to identify
and replace basic computer components.
- be able to build
their own personal computer system on paper.
- understand the
basic concepts of troubleshooting computer systems.
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:
Prior to each class students
will have assigned readings from the text, online sources, and/or handouts.
In-class projects and written assignments will be added to each student's
on-line portfolio as completed.
The student's grade will be based
on class participation, in addition to the completion and quality of their
on-line portfolio.
SYLLABUS
ALERT!!
This is a dynamic document. Check
the schedule frequently for additions. As this is a dynamic and rapidly
changing field, I often run across something interesting during the
course and add it on. J
Important Links
SCHEDULE
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DATE |
TOPICS |
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Class 1 9/9 |
Course Overview Knowledge Evaluation The WebBoard |
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The Computer System; Personal Information Management Software, E-Mail and Attachments (Chapter 1 and Appendix A) |
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Class 2 9/23 |
Internet
101: The Basics |
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Internet 102: More Advanced Creating Web Pages with HTML http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/stoc.asp?guid=s659lzmi&vol=6&iss=9&type=3 HTML
PRIMER TOPICS FOR RESEARCH Metacrawler ABC NEWS All-in-One page Dogpile |
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Class 3 10/14 |
Software Applications for Education - Word, Excel, Access (Chapter 5 |
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Technology Tools to Support Teaching and Learning (Chapter 6) |
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Class 4 10/28 |
Optical Technology and Hypermedia (Chapters 7 & 8) |
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Software Applications for Education - Groupware; Emerging Technologies (Chapter 10) |
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Class 5 11/4 |
Distance Education (Chapter 9) |
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Portfolio Work |
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Class 11 12/2 |
Portfolio Work and Presentations |
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Last Updated: July
31, 2000
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