Semester: 97-1
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1
EDUC 482 -4 Designs for Learning: Educational Uses
of Computers
Tuesdays 16:30 - 20:20
Section: E1.00
Instructor: L. Wiebe
Office: 8515mpc
Tel: 291-4212
E-mail: Larry_Wiebe@sfu.ca
PREREQUISITE
Educ 401/402
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will develop a critical understanding of the role of computers in education and will learn how microcomputers
can be used in the classroom
OBJECTIVES
This course will examine the various ways that computers might influence the teaching-learning process and classroom
management. This will include the use of microcomputers and related software found in the classroom, introduction to a
mainframe computer, and accessing remote computers using an electronic networking systems.
Students in this course will:
a. develop competencies in the operation of microcomputers.
b. develop skills in the selection, evaluation and appropriate uses of computer-based learning materials.
c. develop awareness of the ways the computer can be used by the teacher to support instructional and
administrative tasks.
d. develop awareness of the benefits and resources available when computers are connected to local and remote networks.
e. develop a critical awareness of the role of computers in society and the implications of this for education.
This course is
not
designed as a computer programming course which
win
prepare teachers to write computer-assisted
learning materials or to prepare the teacher to teach computing science courses.
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 and discussions, tests, demonstrations, readings and laboratory assignments.
Working in groups students will prepare demonstrations and participate in peer tutoring activities.
EVALUATION
1. Lab Exercises & Student Group Demonstrations - 35%
2. Short tests related to lectures, labs and readings - 25%
3.
Maintaining a double-entry journal and portfolio of work - 15%
4. Implementation Project - 25%
REQUIRED READING
Grabe, M. & Grabe, C. Integrating Technolog
y
for Meaningful Learning Toronto: Houghton Mifflin, 1996.
