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HigherEducationComputingKnowledge
Joel Geske
Carolyn Hardy
Dan Henroid
Margaret Morris
CI 507 - October 30, 2000
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Project Overview
Design a web-based course for teaching computer skills to adults
WebCT 3.1 will be used for course interface
Course content is similar to on-campus course CS103
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Audience Demographics
College Students at Iowa State
Freshman and sophomore
Well educated, top half of high school class
Men and Women
Ages 18-22 primarily
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Audience Psychographics
Motivated to some degree
Busy, juggling classes
Still in early stages of college (less independent)
Learning how to learn
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Audience Geographies
On campus learners
Combination Self-learning and Lab
Distance learners may come in future
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Course Structure
Students will go through learning modules at their own pace.
Web-based material developed by one of the book publishers will be used.
Students will be guided to use certain components.
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Course Requirements
Textbooks:
Discovering Computers 2001
New Perspectives Series on MOP
Other:
Internet access
E-mail account
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Course ObjectivesUnderstand the fundamentals of computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software and the World Wide WebMake use of the World Wide Web as a repository of the latest information and an integrated learning toolDevelop an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in the business world and society in general
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Course Objectives (cont.)Focus on the computer as a valuable productivity tool utilizing the Microsoft Office 2000 software suiteRecognize the personal computer's position as the backbone of the computer industry and emphasize its use as a stand-alone and networked deviceBecome familiar with strategies for purchasing, installing, and maintaining a personal computer system
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Computer Literacy Topics
The Components of the System Unit
Input, Output, Storage
The Internet and the World Wide Web
Communications and Networks
Applications Software, Systems Software
Databases and Information Management
Information Systems Development
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Literacy Topics, Continued
Program Development and Programming Languages
Multimedia
Security, Privacy, and Ethics
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Course Applications
Course is based on Microsoft Office Premium applications
WordExcelAccessPowerPointInternet Explorer; plusWindows NT 4.0
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Learning Teams
20 groups of 20 with 2 TAs per group
Meet once a week for two hours
2 half-time instructors facilitating
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WebCT
WebCT Version 3.1 will be used Course will be team-designed by instructorsCourse will be an interface for organizing course content, assignments, and student progressMost content is already designed by outside sources partnered with textbook.
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Assessment
Practice tests and other learning applications are available.
Tests will be available after each section.
They will be completed during the lab session under TA supervision.
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Example
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