computers in education a course that blends the philosophy of using computers in education with the...
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Computers in Education
A course that blends the philosophy of using computers in education with the skills of using computers in an educational setting
Computers in Education
A course that blends face-to-face classroom experiences with online instruction and learning
Computers in Education
Read, review and discuss“Fools Gold: A Critical Look at Computers in Childhood”
Some Philosophy
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Read, review and discuss three articles about computers and education
Some Philosophy
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Submit via email attachments three documents created using Microsoft Word using advanced features
Some Skills
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Submit via email attachments three documents created using Microsoft Excel using advanced features
Some Skills
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Submit via email attachments and present in class a Powerpoint presentation
Some Skills
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Create a Webpage using an authoring program and upload it onto the Internet
Some Skills
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All assignments will be submitted electronically either as an attachment to an email or as a webpage.
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All discussions will be conducted either in the Discussion area of WebCT or in the classroom.
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Macintosh computer labs will be available with appropriate software on campus at WOU: ITC001 Monday and Wednesday 9:15 AM and beyond
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Students will meet face-to-face three more times : ITC001 at 9:15AM July 9?? - Spreadsheet introduction July 16 - Powerpoint presentations July 23 - Webpage design introduction
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All information about all aspects of the class are on the Internetwww.wou.edu/saxowskyor www.saxowsky.com ->WOU
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…public_html
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This is the “on” the Internet folder.A document in this folder would be accessed with URL:www.wou.edu/~username/name.doc orwww.wou.edu/~username
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“mydocuments” is for saving your documents at WOU
Documents for the Internet must always be saved directly into “public_html” Do not save in public_html in mydocuments
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To find Microsoft Office:
Click on Macintosh HD, then Applications, then Microsoft Office, then Microsoft Word (or whichever)You can drag it into the Dock!
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Warning:
All documents on the computer, hard-drive or desktop, will be deleted as soon as you log out.
Save all good stuff in “mydocuments”
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To quit and go home:
Drag the “mydocuments” and “public_html” icons from the desktop into the trash!!And enjoy your day!
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WebCT
In your favorite browser, type in the URL: www.wou.edu/webctYour WebCT ID is your WOU username, i.e. jking06, and your password is the last four digits of your V-number.
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WebCT
• Click on CSE610.• Read the Introduction• Click on Discussions• Click on the Topic you wish to read
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WebCT
• Click on the message you wish to read• Click on Compose message to write a new message• Click on Reply to respond to a particular message
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Remote Desktop Connection
• Click on Macintosh HD on desktop• Click on Applications• Click on CoRD
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Remote Desktop Connection
• Click on Computer (on top)• Type in ts5.wou.edu, username & password• Type username, password & choose MASH to logon