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Prerequisite:

See recommendation in Course (Catalog) Description

Course (Catalog) Description:

Course introduces the educator to integrating the personal computer into the classroom to enhance instruction and classroom management by using a variety of software programs, hardware devices, and the Internet and its components (World Wide Web, e-mail, downloading, FTP). Content includes hands-on activities using technology to develop an electronic presentation, develop a grade spreadsheet, develop a student database, use various methods to electronically communicate, build a Web site, use multimedia, use publisher's electronic materials, evaluate software, use the Internet for finding information and research, manage a personal computer system, and use additional hardware devices for learning purposes. Course not designed to transfer as an Education degree requirement. Recommended: Previous experience using a personal computer.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the major hardware components of a personal computer system and  describe the purpose of each component.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of computer terminology and concepts.
3. Demonstrate the role of the operating system and execute its associated commands to manage the personal computer.
4. Identify the role of and use widely-used software packages including   spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and presentation software to manage information.
5. Describe how communications and network technology is used.
6. Understand the role of and use the Internet and its components for communicating, learning, searching, and research.
7. Understand and use multimedia to enhance communication.
8. Understand the role of and develop classroom websites.
9. Use electronic teaching resources.
10. Identify the requirements for choosing specific hardware systems and software packages.
11. Understand computer-related ethical, security, privacy, and legal issues

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Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

1. Introductory computer concepts
   1. Hardware components
   2. Computer software categories
   3. Computer networks
   4. Why use computers in education?
        (a) teachers
        (b) students
   
2. Computer Hardware
   1. System unit
   2. Input devices
   3. Output devices
   4. Storage devices
   
3. Software Categories
   1. Operating systems software
   2. Productivity (word processing, spreadsheeting, database, presentation     graphics) software
   3. Graphics and multimedia software
   4. Software for school and professional use
   5. Software for home and personal use
   
4. Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
   1. Communications networks
        (a) Local Area Networks
        (b) Wide Area Networks
        (c) Networking the classroom, school, district
   2. Internet
        (a) History
        (b) How it works
        (c) Cookies
        (d) Security
   3. Internet services
        (a) E-mail
        (b) World Wide Web
        (c) FTP
        (d) Telnet
        (e) Newsgroups
        (f) Mailing lists
        (g) Chat rooms
        (h) Instant messaging
        (i) Portals
   4. World Wide Web
        (a) Web browser
        (b) Web page
        (c) Website
        (d) Searching for information
        (e) Evaluating websites
        (f) Developing web pages*
   
5. Multimedia
   1. Multimedia applications
   2. Multimedia personal computers
   3. Computer-based training (CBT)
   4. Educational software applications
   
6. Education and Technology Integration
   1. What is technology integration?
   2. Changing instructional strategies
   3. Barriers to technology integration
   4. Technology integration and the learning process
   5. Planning for technology integration
   
7. Evaluating Educational Technology
   
8. Learning Environments (F2F, Online, Distance)
   
9. Other Topics
   1. Computer ethics
   2. Information privacy issues
   3. Viruses and virus protection
   4. Copyright issues
   5. Security issues: risks and safeguards
   
10. Emerging Technologies in Education
    
11. Computer Lab Topics
    1. Windows operating system (e.g. copy, rename, delete, creating folders)
    2. Identify components of computer hardware
    3. Word processing: creating and editing a document (e.g. exam, letter to     the student’s parents)
    4. Spread sheeting: creating and editing a spreadsheet (e.g. record student     grades; calculate final grade with weighted values)
    5. Databases: creating and editing a database (e.g. student database with     student vital statistics, standardized grades, etc.)
    6. Presentation graphics: creating and editing a presentation
    7. Software integration (e.g. use mail merge to create a letter including     student grades from a spreadsheet)
    8. E-mail: send, receive, using attachments, e-mail lists
    9. World Wide Web: searching techniques, using search engines, evaluate     web sites
    10. Web site Development: HTML, Authoring tools
    11. Use publisher’s instructional materials
    12. Multimedia software
    13. Digital Data Transition (e.g. digital pictures on a web site, e-mail a      scanned picture)
    14. Use of Interactive devices
    15. Use specialized software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, Win zip)
    16. Software evaluation
    17. Troubleshooting

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Methods of Instruction:

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Course Practices Required:

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Instructional Materials:

TEXTBOOK: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom; 4rd Edition;
                      Authors: Shelly, Cashman and Gunter; Published by Course Technology

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

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Other Course Information:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.  To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

1. Application software used:  Office XP (Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint), Windows XP, HTML, Internet, Applicable software for teachers