Course Title:Computers
in Education - 3 credits
Winter and SpringTerms 2009 -
Hybrid (some Online, some Face-to-face) - CRN: tba
On-campus dates are pending -
location: ITC001
Course Description: This course will analyze the
use of computers as a tool in education. Students will examine strategies
and techniques for using computers in the delivery and management
of instruction. Activities will include hands-on development of kills
in the use of available hardware and software. Course Goals: Students will:
Survey
the historical, philosophical, and theoretical background of technology
and uses of computers by
reading
the textbooks, periodicals, and other handout materials,
participating
in online discussions.
Survey
the instructional uses of computers in the classroom by
reading
the textbooks, periodicals, and other handout materials,
participating
in online discussions.
Learn
to use the computer as a teaching tool by
becoming
familiar with both hardware and software,
using
application software to develop word processed documents, a
graphics design, and a spreadsheet,
demonstrating
the educational uses of software in classrooms,
participating
in discussions around the use of the computer in classrooms,
acquiring
skills in the use of computer networks and telecommunications,
using
a authoring program to create a short content lesson,
presenting
the lesson online.
Competencies: Upon completing this course, the
student will be able to:
recognize and define computer terminology, concepts,
and equipment related to the uses of computers in educational settings,
effectively apply word processing, spreadsheets
and graphics software to instructional and management tasks in the
classroom,
work effectively on computer tasks both individually
and in small learning groups,
evaluate the quality and instructional potential
of courseware,
author a short computer generated lesson in a chosen
content area,
identify methodologies for the integration of computers
into educational settings, give a brief summary of three journal
articles related to computer use in the classroom, give a personal
reaction to each and relate it to your interest area and class discussions,
produce a short, but specific reflective paper on
the potential of applications and integration of computers within
you particular instructional setting.
Readings: There will be a variety of sources
of readings. One book is required reading: Failure
to Connect by Jane Healy. Another book is recommended as a resource
for technical computer skills. Other readings will be journal articles
accessible from the library or online.
Assignments: Assignments will be uploaded periodically
under the link Assignments.
Typically uploads will be done on Saturday and the activities of that
week are to be conducted during that week and before the next Sunday.
Specifics for some assignments are given with the assignments.
Write
a journal review using APA standards and multiple features of word
processor
Write
reviews of two journal articles and respond to other reviewers online
Create
a formatted spreadsheet with formulas
Create
a lesson using Powerpoint presentation using images and links
Design
a brief lesson for use on online
Particiapte
in discussions on textbook and journal articles
Complete
a final test
Grading Criteria:
Communicating
and Socializing- 10%
Participation
in online discussions and class activities - 10%
Textbook
discussions - 10%
Three
reading reviews - 20%
Spreadsheet
- 10%
Powerpoint
- 10%
Website
- 10%
Final
test - 10%
Grades will be posted on the Internet from time
to time. Use this posting to verify the completion of your assignments.
Office hours: Tuesday mornings: 9:00 - noon
Thursday mornigns: 9:00 - noon
Other times aby appointment
Also contact me through email at saxowsd@wou.edu
or denvygail@saxowsky.com
