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Semester 96-3 Session: Regular
Instructor: D. Bell
Office: 8513mpc
Tel: 291-4259
Fax: 291-3203
E-mail: David_Bell@sfu.ca
EDUC 482 -4 Designs for Learning: Educational Uses
of Computers
Section: E1.00
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Scheduled Final Exam: No
PREREQUISITE
Educ 401/402
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
OBJECTIVES
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
2. Modes of computer utilization
3. Selection and utilization of software
4. Computer literacy
REQUIREMENTS
Course activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, readings, and laboratories.
1. Lab
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Exercises
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Maintenance of an Internet Journal ..............................................................................................................20%
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Implementation Project ...............................................................................................................................30%
READINGS
REQ REC
0-395-67305-4
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Grabe & Grabe
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Houghton Mifflin
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Integrating Technology for
Meaningful Learning
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KI
043239187-2 ?
Ryder & Hughes ?
Prentice-Hall
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Internet for Educators
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