COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This introductory computer class is specifically designed for educators, and those entering the education profession. Students will discuss issues relating to computer use in the classroom, and learn how to use productivity tools for classroom management and instruction.  This course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on training with the Internet, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphic and multimedia presentations. Students will learn how to use the Internet for research, problem solving and productivity.

Textbook

 

Teachers Discovering Computers:  Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, Fifth Edition

Shelly Cashman Gunter Gunter (ISBN: 1-4239-1180-6) and

 

Supplies

 

One USB drive

 

D2L

 

This class has a web site on the D2L system.  You will find the class syllabus and colander, lecture notes, lab assignments and you grade in the class on this site.

 

Grading:

 

Students will be graded on the point system as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Quiz and exam grades may vary depending on the number of questions for each quiz or exam.

 

The final grade will be based on your accumulated points divided by the total points possible.

 

A 90% and above

B 80% to 89%

C 70% to 79%

D 60% to 69%

F 59% and below

 

Course Policies

 

Electronic Devices in Class Policy

 

Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes.

 

Examination Policy

 

Quizzes will be announced at least one week in advance. If you are absent the day of the quiz, and have not made prior arrangements with me, you will be expected to take it the day you return.  No make-up exams will be given.

 

Preparing for Examinations: Attend classes and read the chapters. At least 75% of the questions will come directly from class lecture.

 

In Case You Are Late or Absent: It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and laboratory assignments should you miss class or be late.

 

Incomplete Policy

 

Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the college catalogue. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.

 

Cheating Policy

 

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

 

1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.

 

Departmental policy states:  “anyone caught cheating” may be withdrawn from the class with a Failing grade.

 

For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor, not other classmates.

 

Disabilities Policy

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to “reasonable accommodations.” Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course.

 

Lecture, Laboratory, and Examination Schedule

 

You are expected to read each assigned lesson prior to the lecture. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.  Someone else may have the same question and be too shy to ask.

 

Some lab assignments will be done during class time.  Others may require you complete them on your own time.  Generally, you are given one week to complete an assignment.  You may use the computers in the Academic Computing Lab (ICT 125), but I would check the hours posted on the door as the hours vary semester to semester.

 

No assignments will be accepted more than one week late. Late assignments are penalized 20%.

 

Extra Help

 

If you are lost or need extra help, come in and see me during my posted office hours.  It’s generally not necessary to make an appointment.

 

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