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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING:

EDUCATIONAL USES OF COMPUTERS

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(E1.00) ?

(Cat #67224)

Regular Summer Semester, 1993

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Instructor: David Bell

(May 3—July 30)

Tuesday, 5:30-9:20 p.m.

Location: MPX 8651

PREREQUISITE: EDUC 4011402.

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:

a)

develop competencies in the operation of microcomputers.

b)

develop skills related to the selection, evaluation and utilization of computer-based

learning materials.

c)

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

su

fficient

for the intelligent and critical utilization of existing microcomputer hardware and

so

ftware.

It is not a course designed to prepare teachers to teach computing science courses nor

will

it prepare teachers to write computer-assisted

learning

materials.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

1. Operation of Microcomputers

a)

components and their function

b)

connecting and peripheral devices

c)

programs and programming

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Modes of computer utilization

a)

the computer as instructor

b)

the computer as

laboratory

c)

the computer as object of study

d)

the computer as teacher's aide

3. Selection and utilization of software

a)

sources of materials

b)

evaluation of courseware

c)

integrating computers in the curriculum

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4. Computer literacy

a)

print and non-print materials on computers

b)

role of computers in schools and society

c)

status of computers in B.C. schools

d)

use and misuse of computers in education

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Course activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, readings and laboratories.

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

Hirschbuhl, John J. (ed.). Computers in Education. Dushkin, 5th edition. ISBN 1-56134-073-1

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EDUCATION 482-4

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: EDUCATIONAL USES OF COMPUTERS ?

(ELOO) ?

(Cat. #10020)

Spring Semester, 1993

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Instructor: R. Zazkis

(January 5—April 2)

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Office: ?

MPX 8654

Tuesday, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m.

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Phone: ?

291-3662

Location: MPX 8651/2

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402.

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:

a)

develop competencies in the operation of microcomputers.

b)

develop skills related to the selection, evaluation and utilization of

computer-based learning materials.

c)

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 materials.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

1. Operation of Microcomputers

a)

components and their function

b)

connecting and peripheral devices

c)

programs and programming

2. Modes of computer utilization

a)

the computer as instructor

b)

the computer as laboratory

c)

the computer as object of study

d)

the computer as teacher's aide

3. Selection and utilization of software

a)

sources of materials

b)

evaluation of courseware

c)

integrating computers in the curriculum

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4. Computer literacy

a)

print and non-print materials on computers

b)

role of computers in schools and society

c)

status of computers in B.C. schools

d)

use and misuse of computers in education

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

A set of readings will be available from the Instructor at the first class meeting.

TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS

1.

A paper reviewing the application of computers in a selected curriculum area.

2.

A critical evaluation of a piece of software.

3.

A study unit for 2-3 lessons integrating computers, in student's area of interest.

4.

Mini-projects, that demonstrate student's proficiency in using a given software

(eg. MacDraw, spreadsheet, Logo).