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EDUCATION 482-4
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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: EDUCATIONAL USES OF COMPUTERS
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Fall, 1988 ?
Instructor: ?
David Bell
Monday & Wednesday
12:30 - 2:20 ?
Location: ?
MPX 8651
PREREQUISITES: ?
Education 401/402 or equivalent
OBJECTIVES:
Recent developments in microelectronics have hastened the arrival of computers in the
classroom. This course will examine the various ways that computers might influence the
teaching-learning process and classroom management.
Students in this course will:
develop competencies in the operation of microcomputers.
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develop skills related to the selection, evaluation and utilization of
computer-based learning materials.
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develop an awareness of the ways computers can be used to support
the instructional and administrative tasks of teachers.
d)
develop a critical awareness of the role of computers in society and the
implication of this for education.
This is an introductory course in which students will develop a level of computer literacy
sufficient for the intelligent and critical utilization of existing microcomputer hardware and software.
It is not a course designed to prepare teachers to teach computing science courses nor will it
prepare teachers to write computer-assisted learning material.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
1.
Operation of Microcomputers
components and their function
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connecting peripheral devices
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programs and programming
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Modes of computer utilization
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the computer as instructor
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the computer as laboratory
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the computer as object of study
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the computer as teacher's aide
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Selection and utilization of software
sources of materials
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evaluation of courseware
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integrating computers in the curriculum
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Computer literacy
print and non-print materials on computers
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rote of computers in schools and society
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status of computers in B.C. schools
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use and misuse of computers in education
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
Course activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, readings and laboratories.
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EVALUATION:
Evaluation will be based on:
1.
a paper reviewing the application of computers in a selected curriculum area
(10 pages).
2.
a critical evaluation of a piece of software (software review) (2-3 pages).
3.
short tests related to the lectures and readings.
4.
demonstration of computer operating skills
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
None. A set of reading will be available at the first class.
