Revised 11/30/01

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

ED 517                             Microcomputers Applications in the Classroom                               3  s.h.

 

Catalog Description: Introduces graduate students and inservice teachers to microcomputer technology and prepares them to use microcomputers as tools in their classroom.  While acquiring computer skills, students explore, use, and demonstrate competence in each of the following areas:  word processing, databases, spreadsheets, multimedia/hypermedia, CD-ROM, desktop publishing, software applications, instructional design, telecommunications, and major issues associated with the use of technology in education.  Course complements students' specific areas of expertise.

 

Suggested Texts:

Caughlin, J. (1999). AppleWorkshop for teachers 5.0.  Eugene, OR: Visions Technology in Education.

 

Shinn, E. (2001). AppleWorks 6 for teachers, Columbus, OH: Merrill, Prentice Hall.

 

Sharp, V. (1999). Make it with microsoft office. Eugene, OR: Visions Technology in Education.

 

Conceptual Framework: Through the content and experiences of this course, candidates will construct knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the Contexts, Processes, and Outcomes of the Conceptual Framework:

 



 


Course Objectives

Conceptual Framework Components

Assessments are the result of candidate performance on:*

Knowledge:

 

 

1. Identifies the operational components of the computer.

 

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Class Discussion and Participation

 

2. Demonstrates knowledge of basic word processing,, database , and spreadsheet programs.

 

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Application Projects

3. Demonstrates knowledge of networking components.

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Class Discussion

·       Application Projects

4. Identifies appropriate software programs applicable to the area of major field of study.

Individual Variations

Decision Making

·       Software Evaluations

 

5. Discovers effective uses of concept mapping software.

Individual Variations

Decision Making

·       Application Projects

6. Recognizes appropriate uses of multimedia slide show software programs.

Individual Variations

Decision Making

·       Application Projects

 

7. Identifies appropriate educational software and courseware programs applicable to area of major field of study.

Individual Variations

Decision Making

·       Application Projects

·       Software Evaluations

8. Determines appropriate techniques for integrating the Internet with the major field of study.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Decision Making

·       Software Evaluations

·       Application Projects

9. Describes current issues, historical tendencies, and future trends related to technology in education.

Cultural Diversity

Societal Influences

Life-Long Learning

·       Teacher Interview

·       Journal Reviews

10. Identifies and describes current literature related to educational technology practices.

 

Cultural Diversity

Societal Influences

Life-Long Learning

·       Application Projects

·       Teacher Interview

·       Journal Reviews

11. Recognizes the effective use of technology throughout the curriculum.

 

Learning Interactions

 

·       Application Projects

·       Teacher Interview

·       Journal Reviews

 12. Determines elements of the curriculum for which technology applications are appropriate and ways they can be implemented.

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Application Projects

13.  Demonstrates knowledge of web page design, development and implementation within the curriculum. 

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Application Projects

14.  Demonstrates knowledge of portfolio presentation, either electronic or hard copy format.

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Application Projects

*Each course instructor has the right to select the specific method(s) of assessment for the course objectives as well as additional methods of assessment not listed.

 

 

Course Objectives

Conceptual Framework Components

Assessments are the result of candidate performance on:*

Skills:

 

 

1. Compares the desktop environments of different operating systems.

 

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Class discussion and Participation

·       Application Projects

2. Integrates word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs into other course assignments in the major field of study.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Decision Making

·       Integration Projects

3. Designs and authors educationally appropriate concept maps using software.

 

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Integration Projects

4. Designs and authors educationally appropriate multimedia slide shows.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Integration Projects

5. Designs and authors educationally appropriate web pages.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Integration Projects

6. Uses the Internet to locate information related to the major field of study.

Societal Influences

Decision Making

·       Integration Projects

7. Uses the Internet and email to communicate with teachers and/or students.

 

Individual Variations

Cultural Diversity

Societal Influences

·       Email Project

·       Integration Projects

8. Analyzes Internet information related to major field of study for appropriateness and accuracy.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Decision Making

·       Integration Projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

·       Journal Reviews

9. Synthesizes the abilities of various software tools to create a detailed multimedia presentation related to the major field of study.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Decision Making

·       Integration Projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

 

10. Initiates the use of software tools for professional and personal use.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Integration Projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

11. Evaluates educational software appropriate to major field of study.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

·       Software Reviews

12. Analyzes articles and information regarding technology utilization as it relates to major field of study.

Learning Interactions

Professionalism

·       Journal Reviews

13. Develops instructional materials that will enhance and supplement the curriculum in the major field of study.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Decision Making

·       Application Projects

·       Integration Projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

*Each course instructor has the right to select the specific method(s) of assessment for the course objectives as well as additional methods of assessment not listed.

 

Course Objectives

Conceptual Framework Components

Assessments are the result of candidate performance on:*

DISPOSITIONS

 

 

1. Respects the differences in technological skills of individuals.

Individual Variations

·       Email Project

2. Respects the economic, social, cultural, and gender differences in technological use.

Cultural Diversity

Societal Influences

·       Email Project

·       Journal Reviews

3. Values the process of integrating appropriate pedagogy with appropriate technology.

Knowledge Construction

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Life-Long Learning

·       Integration Projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

4. Displays an openness to adopt new educational technology.

Knowledge Construction

Life-Long Learning

·       Class Discussion and Participation

5. Values the role of the leaner as a decision-maker.

Decision Making

·       Email Project

·       Integration Projects

6. Reflects on decisions regarding the use of technology within the major field of study.

Learning Interactions

·       Teacher Interviews

·       Integration Projects

7. Supports the ethical use of email, the Internet, and copyrighted materials in an electronic environment.

Professionalism

Decision Making

·       Integration Projects

8. Values the importance of instructional technology as a means of promoting student involvement in the learning process.

Authentic Learning and Assessment

Learning Interactions

·       Integration projects

·       Multimedia Final Project

Each course instructor has the right to select the specific method(s) of assessment for the course objectives as well as additional methods of assessment not listed.

 

Course Outline:

I. Introduction to Microcomputers

      A.  Computer Components

B.  Hardware Essentials

C.  Software Essentials

D.  Networking Essentials

 

II. Introduction to the Computer Operating System

A.  The Pointer

B.  Windows

C.  The Desktop

D.  Copying, Duplicating and Deleting Files

E.  Using Files

F.  Using Disks

 

III. Word Processing Programs

A.    Opening a Disk or Document

B.    Word Processing Screen Features

C.    Editing Text

D.    Saving Documents

E.    Using Font, Size and Style Menus

F.     Using the Ruler

G.    Find/Change

H.    Printing a Document

I.      Document Options

J.      Clip Art and Graphic Objects

K.    Multimedia Features

L.    Linking Features

M.   Compatibility Among Word Processors

 

IV. Drawing and Painting Tools

A.    Using the Tools

B.    Duplicating Objects

C.    Aligning Objects

D.    Using Text with Graphics

E.    Filling with Patterns and Colors

F.     Grouping Objects

G.    Scanning Objects

 

V. Concept Mapping Programs

A.    Creating a Concept Web

B.    Adding Graphics

C.    Adding Links

D.    Saving and Exporting Concept Maps

 

VI. Database Programs

A.    Creating a Database

B.    Retrieving Information

C.    Searching and Sorting

D.    Creating and Printing Labels

E.    Mail Merge

 

VII. Spreadsheet Programs

A.    Creating a Spreadsheet

B.    Cells

C.    Adding and Deleting Data

D.    Cell References

E.    Functions

F.     Justifying Cell Data

G.    Locking Titles

H.    Sorting

I.      Printing a Spreadsheet

J.      Using Chart Options

 

VII. Slide Show Programs

A.    Creating Slides

B.    Adding Text and Graphics

C.    Adding Multimedia Elements

D.    Creating Slide Transitions

E.    Creating Animations

F.     Creating Links

G.    Running Slide Shows

 


VIII. Educational Software

A.    Demonstration of  Exemplary Software

B.    Evaluating Software

C.    Researching Exemplary Software

 

IX. Internet

A.    History of the Internet

B.    Surfing the World Wide Web

C.    Online Etiquette

D.    Email

E.    Searching the Internet

F.     Researching the Content

 

XI. Web Pages and HTML

A.    HTML Editing Programs

B.    Simple HTML coding

C.    Creating Web pages

D.    Adding Graphics

E.    Creating Tables

F.     Links

G.    Publishing pages

 

XII. Current Trends/Issues Related to the Use of Technology in Education

A.    State and National Standards

B.    Practicing Teachers' use of Technology

 

XIII. Using Technology in an Integrated Curricular Environment

A.    Integrating Word Processing and the Internet

B.    Integrating Databases, Spreadsheets, and Word Processing

C.    Integrating Concept Mapping Programs and Word Processing

D.    Integrating Concept Mapping Programs and Slide Show Programs

E.    Integrating Concept Mapping Programs and Web Pages

F.     Integrating Word Processing, Databases, and Spreadsheets with Instruction

G.    Integrating the Internet with Instruction

 

 

Clinical/Field Experiences:

Clinical/field placements are coordinated through the Office of Field Services.

 

Clinical Experiences: This course uses a clinical approach to teaching the effective integration of technology in the K-12 curriculum. Conducted in a laboratory setting, graduate students and in-service teachers learn to use the computer as a tool to assist in the design , delivery, and evaluation of instruction. specific to their area of expertise and/or grade level.

 

Field Experiences: Field experience in this course consists of an interview of a practicing teacher or human services professional.   Interviews are designed for graduate students an/or inservice teachers to collect data on the types of technology currently in use in the field.

 

Technology Applications/Experiences:  Entire course

 

 

Representative Works Consulted: 

Books:

 

Anderson, R. & Speck, B. (2001). Using technology in k-8 literacy classrooms. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Anderson, D. (2001). The internet and web design for teachers: A step-by-step guide to creating a virtual classroom. New York: Longman

 

Elin, L. (2001). Designing and developing multimedia: A practical guide for the producer, director, and writer. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

 

Maddux, C., Johnson, D., & Willis, J. (2001). Education computer: Learning with tomorrow’s technologies. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.