ITEC 601: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS FOR TEACHERS

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SYLLUBI

INSTRUCTOR: BEGNAZAROV
OFFICE: Department of Instructional Technologies: BH 163


Course Description | Knowledge Base Theme | Goals and Objectives | Knowledge Base Descriptions | Bibliography


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite: none

This course focuses on basic computer skills, computer applications and the integration of both into classroom curriculum. Students will discuss and implement learning theories both in and out of class, covering legal, ethical, age-related, and subject area-specific issues as well as determining appropriate uses of technology.

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KNOWLEDGE BASED THEME

Preparing reflective and innovative instructors as teachers who apply appropriate strategies based on student learning needs in diverse educational settings.

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of appropriate uses of computer-based technology in teaching and learning
  2. Demonstrate competency in:
    Operation
    General care
    Basic troubleshooting of related computer hardware and/or software.
  3. Use computers to communicate through:
    Printed materials
    presentation media
    email
  4. Use established selection criteria to evaluate education technology materials
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of legal and ethical issues related to the use of computer-based technology
  6. Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of copyright, privacy, security and safety issues related to the use of computer-based technology in the classroom
  7. Demonstrate the ability to assess the authenticity, reliability and bias of data gathered using electronic research tools
  8. Use database application and spreadsheet application to manipulate and analyze data
  9. Identify student learning styles and determine appropriate technological resources to improve learning

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KNOWLEDGE BASED DESCRIPTIONS

  • Research and Experience-Based Principles of Effective Teaching and Learning Practices
  • Educational Technology

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

No additional readings required.

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