Syllabus. Demonstration of Technology Competencies

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1 Syllabus Demonstration of Technology Competencies EDIT Spring Quarter Professor Robert Sandberg Section 01 - Call No King Hall C mandatory class meetings, both on Mondays, from 8:10 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, March 26 and Monday April 23 - King Hall C 2092 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES CHARTER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education Class Location: KH C Office Location: KH C-2092 Office Hours: before and after class meetings Telephone: (323) Fax: (323) edit300@earthlink.net Course Website: Course Description Course Objectives Demonstration Assignments Class Agendas Required Text & Supplies Grades & Rubric Campus Computer Lab Locations CCOE Conceptual Framework CCOE Technology Requirements CCOE Student Conduct Statement of Reasonable Accommodation file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (1 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

2 Course Description We will meet on campus twice, Monday, March 26 and Monday, April 23, from 8:10 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. in King Hall C2092. At these 2 class meetings and during the intervening 4 weeks students will complete assignments that demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills related to educational technology. Successfully completed demonstration projects will show that you can use current computer hardware, storage media, multimedia technology, and complete projects using current word processing, spreadsheet, database, desk publishing, multimedia, , and internet software. To successfully complete EDIT 300, students must attend both the March 26 and April 23 Monday class meetings from 8:10 to 10:00 p.m., successfully compile a portfolio of assigned software projects, and fully participate in all class activities. Students must pass EDIT 300 to be eligible for higher level Charter College of Education courses in educational technology. Educational Objectives Students will complete assignments that demonstrate technology compentency in the following 4 areas: 1. Computer vocabulary and terminology related to various computer and peripheral hardware components such as the CPU, storage devices, monitors, printer, scanner, projection devices, and random access memory (RAM). 2. Network and internet vocabulary and terminology related to various network hardware and software components. file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (2 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

3 3. Basic multimedia and digital graphics vocabulary and terminology related to working with digital media. 4. The main features and uses of the most widely-used types of computer application programs: word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, multimedia, authoring, and telecommunications. Course Requirements To successfully complete this course, you must: 1) Complete a portfolio of assigned projects, submitting work both digitally ( , USB Flash drive) and as printed hardcopy. Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation Projects files of completed projects to edit300@earthlink.net. Include your name, course name, and project name in the subject and/or body of the . Database Project Save your completed database file on a flash drive and bring it to the second and final class meeting. I will copy the file from your drive to my computer. Portfolio Envelope file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (3 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

4 In a large envelope, at the second and final class meeting, submit hard copies of all four projects (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database) in a large envelope. Write your name, the course name and number, and my name on the outside of the envelope. Keep copies of your printouts and files as the portfolio envelope and contents will not be returned. 2) Attend both classes meetings. Do not use any "wizards" or autocontent features of the software to do the projects. You need to demonstrate that you can create these documents on your own, from scratch. There are many books readily available that will teach and show you how to use word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software. Also, I have provided links below to online tutorials for the kinds of software - for Windows and Mac platforms - that you need to know by the end of this couse. To access these tutorials, click the blue icons below or click on the "Tutorials & Help" link at the left. Save all of your work on your computer and me the word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet project files at edit300@earthlink.net as you complete them. Be sure to put your name, the course name, and the project name in either the subject or body of your . Save your database file to a flashdrive and bring to the second class meeting so I can copy it to my computer. Many databases, notably Microsoft Access databases cannot be sent by . Place hard copy printouts of each assignment in a large envelope and turn them in at the second class meeting. Again, be sure to send your project files as attachments to edit300@earthlink.net before or at the last class meeting. Write my name, your name, and the course number on the outside of the envelope. Keep copies for yourself as the submitted hard copies will not be returned. Learning the Software file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (4 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

5 You can either use the listed online tutorial links as explained below or you can use this matrix to learn the software by covering the ics listed in the book or workbook you are using. I have listed the widely used Micosoft Office product names for each of the 4 types of software. But if you have different software, you can learn it and demonstrate your proficiency in it by mastering the basic, intermediate, and advance ics listed. MS Office Name (software type) Basic Topics Intermediate Topics Advanced Topics Word (word processing) setting options, open, save, print, save as, menu layout different views, selecting, clipboard, drag & drop, undo, find/replace, copy/ paste, spell check, font sizes & styles, text aligning, indents, line spacing paragraph format, tab ss & leaders, adding graphics, page breaks, page margins, columns, headers & footers, mail merge, insert hyperlink, save as web page PowerPoint (presentation) new document, draw objects, move, resize, select, line tools, basic shapes tools, duplicating, stacking objects, align objects, text & objects, object fills, different views add text to slide, create new slide, outline view, slide view, dynamic effects, spell check, editing & moving text, rearranging slide order delete slide, formatting text, slide master, slide with chart, format chart, adding clip art, change color scheme, apply design template, speaker notes, audience handouts, autocontent/design wizard, saving as a multipage website Excel (spreadsheet) file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (5 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

6 new spreadsheet, cell numbers, row number, column numbers, select cells, formulas, add/sum function, copy formula, data series insert function, cutting, pasting, formatting text, font size & style, column & row width & height, inserting/ deleting rows & columns, format cell borders and shading format numbers, enter/format dates, sorting data, locking cells, worksheets, charts, formatting charts, reorganize worksheets Access (database) creating new database, tables, fields, records, saving types of fields, creating forms, data entry data types, queries, reports, linking tables, exporting data Remember that software "Help" menus contain tutorials for any feature you want to learn or use. Links to online tutorials that you might use to learn or review the necessary software skills are listed below. Just click the blue-circle-with-i icons Project Descriptions and Instructions Click here for a printer friendly version of the "Project Instructions" 1) A one-page newsletter using advanced features of a word processing program, including at least: a large headline, date, and your name as editor, 2 or 3 columns, at least two sub-headlines using "Word Art" or other decorative font, a simple drawing using the drawing tools, a variety of colors (no need to find a color printer, however). Make it a school-related newsletter, e.g., a file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (6 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

7 classroom newsletter, a Parent/Teacher Organization newsletter, a newsletter about the school, a newsletter about a class project or field trip, etc. the file as an attachment to edit300@earthlink. net. Print out a hard copy version and put it in the portfolio envelope to be turned in at the last class meeting. 2) A database with at least 4 fields and 10 records. Possible ideas for the database might include a collection of specimens related to a science project (rocks, insects, soils, etc.), a student roster, a catalog of books students can check out from the classroom, etc. Put the database file on a flash drive (you'll have to drag the file onto the flash drive using the Windows Explorer window (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and bring the flash drive to the 2nd class meeting to be copied onto my computer. Print out a hard copy version and put it in the portfolio envelope to be turned in at the last class meeting. 3) A spreadsheet with a chart generated from the data. You might trying any one of the following: 1) create a list of 10 quiz scores, naming each quiz; 2) make up data for a monthly, average temperature experiment; 3) create a list of quiz scores, assign a date to each quiz; or 4) list 10 rocks or minerals and their specific hardnessess or melting points. Which ever of these you try (you can come up with your own idea), make a chart using the raw data. the file as an attachment to edit300@earthlink.net and print out the final copy. Print out a hard copy version and put it in the portfolio envelope to be turned in at the last class meeting. 4) A presentation slide show of at least four slides using PowerPoint or similar presentation software. Think of a school-related group to whom you might make a presentation parents, students, colleagues, administrators, etc. the file as an attachment to edit300@earthlink.net. file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (7 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

8 Print out a hard copy version and put it in the portfolio envelope to be turned in at the last class meeting. Class Agendas 1st Class Meeting Introductions and overview of the course website and syllabus Demonstration Assignments Instructions instructions Begin work on demonstration assignments Second Class Meeting Opening discussion During today's class you will be completing your demonstration assignments. All assignments are due by the end of class. Demonstration assignments are to be submitted in printed and digital form. files to edit300@earthlink.net file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (8 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

9 Text and Supplies Recommended Texts For learning the software Any MS Office book or workbook that matches the version of MS Office you are using. Most bookstores will have many to choose from. Technology and Subject Standards All of the technology standards and California subject standards are available through this website. Just click the Education Standards link at the left. The California Standards for given subjects are mostly PDF files which should open automatically when clicked. When you get to the ISTE website for technology standards, click the Student Profiles link on the left to find the technology standards for specific grade level. Required Supplies You should have a USB flash drive that will hold at least 512 megabytes. The prices on these have fallen a lot, so your best choice would be 1 gigabyte or larger. These are the best devices for saving and storing your work -- much cheaper than Zip cartridges and far more durable than floppies. You can find USB flash drives at stores like CompUSA, Best Buy, Frys, and various office supply stores like Office Depot and Staples. file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (9 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

10 Grade Scale, Assignment Point Values, and Rubric Project or Activity Points Possible Final Grade Scale Newsletter 20 Database 20 Spreadsheet 20 Presentation Slide Show (points earned divided by total possible) % = A ( points) 80-89% = B ( points) % = C (84-95 points) 60-69% = D (72-83 points) Attending both classes 20 Total Points Possible % = F (< 72 points) Grade Rubric file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (10 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

11 Grades A through C reflect the following: "A" represents a high level of performance shown by the depth and complexity of thinking involved in the work submitted to meet the content and performance standards. The thought, planning, and originality of the final products will also be considered. The work submitted should meet the criteria listed below for "B" (above average) and "C" (average) achievement as well as: show originality and reflect the interest of the learner; show creative, analytic, and/or critical thought; show the result of inquiry, in-depth study, and/or sustained effort. "B" represents above average achievement in the work submitted to meet the content and performance standards. The final products should be well presented. The work submitted should meet the criteria listed below for "C" for average achievement as well as: be well organized, clearly and accurately presented, and follow the format required for the product chosen (e.g., a paper that is typed, proofread, and follows the APA guidelines in text and reference) be of a substantive nature and show educational value (e.g., a unit or lesson plan that shows clear objectives, evaluation criteria, and detailed planning in relation to the subject or grade-level standards being taught) "C" represents average achievement in the work submitted to meet the content and performance standards. The final products should be acceptable. The work submitted should: contain the basic information required; communicate the information clearly and legibly; contain spelling, punctuation, and grammar that follows the standards for good English usage; be received on or before the due date; file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (11 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

12 show evidence of adding to the knowledge of the learner. A grade of "D" or "F" indicates falling short in relation to the above listed criteria and/or a serious misunderstanding of or failure to meet the basic objectives of a given assignment. CCOE Conceptual Framework for Professional Preparation The faculty members of the Charter College of Education have adopted the organizing theme of "Preparing Educators to Serve the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Population of Urban Schools and Related Institutions of the 21st Century" for all programs for professional educators at California State University, Los Angeles. Part of this professional preparation involves learning to use microcomputers, multimedia resources, and software in the classroom. Prerequisite Technology Requirements For formal admission to credential, certificate, or Masters Degree programs in the Charter College of Education, each student must: 1. Own or have ample access to a computer (e.g., in CSULA computer labs, or at home or work) 2. Have general knowledge of the operation and care of a computer, computer hardware/software, and be able to implement some basic troubleshooting techniques (e.g., check connections, restart the computer, etc.) 3. Have an account (available free of charge to all CSULA students) file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (12 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

13 4. Have a basic understanding of how to use the Internet Students should anticipate that their use of these skills will be integrated within courses in their programs. Students who fail to meet any of the above expectations are strongly advised to take an introductory computer course before they are formally admitted to the Charter College of Education. CCOE Expectations for Student Conduct The faculty members of the Charter College of Education view student conduct as a serious matter. The Charter School faculty members assume that all students will conduct themselves as mature citizens of the campus community and will conduct themselves in a manner congruent with university policies and regulations. Inappropriate conduct is subject to discipline as provided for in Title 5, California Code of Regulations (see student conduct: rights and responsibilities, and student discipline, CSULA General Catalog). Academic honesty is expected of all students in the Charter College, in accordance with University policy. There are established university reporting procedures if a student is suspected of committing an academically dishonest act. Students taking computer lab courses are expected to arrive on time and remain for the entire scheduled class period. Students and faculty members alike are to refrain from bringing food or drink into computer labs. CCOE Policy Statement of Reasonable Accommodation The Charter College of Education faculty members fully support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The members of the faculty will provide reasonable accommodation to any student with a disability who is registered with the Office of Students file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (13 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM

14 with Disabilities (OSD) who needs and requests accommodation. The faculty may wish to contact the OSD to verify the presence of a disability and confirm that accommodation is necessary. The OSD will arrange and provide for the accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may involve allowing a student to use an interpreter, note taker, or reader; accommodation may be needed during class sessions and for administration of examinations. The intent of the ADA in requiring consideration of reasonable accommodation is not to give a particular student an unfair advantage over other students, but simply to allow a student with disability to have an equal opportunity to be successful. Computer Lab Locations CSULA has a number of resources for computer users. To visit the CSULA webpage that describes and locates Open Access computer labs and their hours of operation click here or copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: calstatela.edu/academic/aa/ess/oal file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Robert%20Sandberg/My%20Documents/!!!!RAS/!Websites/working-instructional/pages/Courses/EDIT300_spr07/default.html (14 of 14)3/22/2007 2:28:56 PM