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EDUCATION 4824:

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: EDUCATIONAL USES OF COMPUTERS

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(E1.00)

Spring Semester, 1992

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Instructor:

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Dr. Lucio Teles

(January 6—April 3)

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Office: ?

MPX8550

Monday, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m. ?

Phone:

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291-3046

Location: MPX 7600

PREREQUISITE:

Education 4011402

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce students to theoretical perspectives and practical issues

related to the use of computers in education (why should we use computers for learning

and administrative tasks and how do we do it). Course sessions will cover the

following topics: computer hardware and software, productivity tools (word

processing, database, spreadsheet, etc.), computer-assisted instruction (CM), and

telecommunications. Issues regarding computer implementation in the school will

also be discussed. Course sessions will be delivered both face-to-face and online, using

SFTYs *Forum conferencing system. Students will be given computer accounts and

training on the use of *Forum.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the course are to provide students with the necessary skills to use

computers in the school for a variety of activities and to develop a critical view of the use

of computers in education.

COURSE ACTIVITIES

The first 5 sessions will be face-to-face and will consist of lectures and hands-on

activities at the ETC computer lab. The following 5 sessions will be online and will

consist of discussions and online assignments. The last two sessions will be face-to-

face where students will present their class projects. Course activities will also include

guest speakers and software demonstrations. Students will be evaluated on four items.

EVALUATION

1. Class project

2. Online assignments

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Class participation

4.

Final paper (10 pages)

READINGS

Readings will be made available at class.