This 3-credit course satisfies the University's computer skills requirement and is designed specifically for students majoring in education. It may not be taken pass/fail. The course prepares students to collect, organize, analyze and communicate information in an academic environment and to integrate technology into the K-12 curriculum as a tool for teaching and learning. Students will apply skills in K-12 teaching and learning examples. The hands-on use of computers and computer network resources is integral to the course. The class meets in the Halsell 227 lab, Wednesdays from 5:00-7:45 pm.
| Instructor: Ruth Jungman Office: HAS 201N 999-7810 during office hours rjungman@trinity.edu or ruthj@ahisd.net |
Teaching assistant: |
Catalog Description:
Computer skills and the integration of technology in educational settings to support teaching and learning. Computing
hardware, software, files and formats; text processing; numbers
and quantitative analysis; information structure and retrieval; graphics and visualization; communication, networking and the
World Wide Web; computer ethics, privacy and legal use of
software and data.
Course Objectives:
Participants in this course will become familiar with uses of computer applications to support teaching and learning as well as the theories that inform their use. Students should also learn how to learn new things about technology and technology applications and how to integrate technology into their teaching.
Course Goals:
I care very much that you learn how to learn about technology. This course is based on the assumption that most particular facts you learn about computers and computer software are constantly changing.
We will use the MS Office suite of software as well as many online
applications. Course activities will focus on learning how to use a piece of software to accomplish a given task or how to use a particular tool in the context important to you. The course is based on assignments that have to do with learning new computer or pedagogical skills that will be useful in your classroom or workplace.
Class Web Page: http://www.cs.trinity.edu/~rjungman/cs1300
TLEARN:
https://tlearn.trinity.edu
Texts:
Software:
All
students must install and use;
Office Hours:
Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00 PM. I am always available by email at rjungman@trinity.edu or ruthj@ahisd.net
Miriam is also available to assist you by phone or email..
Requirements and Evaluation:
The class is structured so that what learning occurs in class cannot easily happen without your attendance; similarly, others will learn less if you are absent. You are expected to attend class and participate by contributing to discussions and having read the assigned readings and completed other assignments.
Your learning is very important to me; grades are not. However, I realize most of you have been indoctrinated with the grades mentality. Therefore, the list below is a guideline (approximate points) for how your official grade will be determined. You will collect points for various tasks, and your grade will be based on the percentage of total points you accumulate during the course.
Midterm Exam 50-100 points Course Project 200 points Quizzes unannounced quizzes: 5-10 points - no makeup quizzes will be given Assignments* 15-40 points each Participation 4 points per class
A 93% - 100%
B+ 87% - 89.9%
C+ 77% - 79.9%
D+ 67% - 69.9%
F 0% - 59.9%
A- 90% - 92.9%
B 83% - 86.9%
C 73% - 76.9%
D 63% - 66.9%
B- 80% - 82.9%
C- 70% - 72.9%
D- 60% - 62.9%
*assignments 1 day late will have 10% deducted from the grade
assignments 2 days late will have 25% deducted from the grade
assignments 3 or more days late will not be accepted
Please note assignment due dates posted on the class webpage. Because this class meets once a week, assignments are often due before the next class meeting.Midterm: Wednesday, March 12
Course Project: There will be no final exam for this course, however, a comprehensive course project will be due April 30.
Cell phones and pagers should be silenced during class.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if you don't have a
computer or your personal computer isn't working?
Computers are available for you to use in
What if I am sick?
You are responsible for the work missed. Visit Blackboard and the class web page. Contact me as soon
as possible if you have missed a test. You should make arrangements
to make up the test prior to the next class period. Unannounced quizzes
cannot be made up.
What if I am excused for athletic or other extracurricular events?
Bring me your request to be excused from the activity
sponsor/advisor involved as soon as you know you are going to miss class.
You are responsible for the work missed. Visit Blackboard and the class web
page and talk with another student. Contact me as soon as possible if you have
missed a test. You should make arrangements to make up the test prior to the
next class period.
This course is an important part of your academic load for the semester. You will not be excused from class to
attend class events for another course you are taking.
May I work with other students on my assignments?
Students can learn from each other and are encouraged to do so. However, each
student should complete his/her own assignments when they are designated as individual assignments. Group assignments will be specified.
What computer applications should be open during class?
As a courtesy to your classmates and to me, please open only those applications
that are being discussed in class. (That means no Solitaire, email or web surfing:-)
Where can I get help with
computer-related problems?
Email helpdesk@trinity.edu
or phone x7409. The helpdesk is open 8am - 9pm on weekdays and 7am - 7pm
weekends.