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COURSE CONTENT
This
course consists of 10 interrelated modules. To be certified,
participants must complete all 10 units.
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DAY 1
Module
101A – Basic Concepts of Information and Communication
Technology
Commonly held opinions about educational technology are
discussed. Basic computer skills, such as using the mouse
to point, click and drag, are practiced. The history of
computers in education is presented. More computer skills
are acquired by using a multimedia encyclopaedia.
Module
101B – Technology Operations and File Management
Basic concepts related to computers and hardware are learned
while viewing an interactive presentation. The operating
system is introduced, as are instructions on how to manipulate
icons, windows and menus. Skills required to launch programs,
open files, use menus, save and organize files, format floppy
disks and copy files to floppy disks are also learned.
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DAY 2
Module
101C – Information and Communication: The Internet
The concept of communicating via the Internet is introduced
as email, newsgroups and chat rooms are explored. Educational
resources on the World Wide Web are investigated and searches
performed. Also, evaluating Web sites and using the Internet
in the classroom are discussed.
Module
101D – Word Processing and Desktop Publishing 1
Basic word processing concepts and skills are acquired by
using formatting and editing commands. These skills are
practiced while modifying a history report, a parent letter,
a student worksheet and a report about computers. Practical
issues related to using word processing in the classroom
are discussed.
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DAY 3
Module
101E – Word Processing and Desktop Publishing 2
Basic desktop publishing skills are acquired by creating a
classroom sign. A timeline is generated by using graphics
from other sources, such as a multimedia encyclopaedia. The
creation of a classroom newsletter introduces more advanced
desktop publishing skills and practical issues related to
using desktop publishing software in the classroom are discussed.
Finally, a student-of-the-week certificate is created.
Module
101F – Basic Spreadsheets
Basic terms and concepts relating to spreadsheets such as
cells, rows and columns are introduced. A spreadsheet budget
is used to learn how to enter values and formulas in cells.
Survey information is entered and formatted in a spreadsheet
and a column chart is created. A pie chart is graphed from
another spreadsheet. Practical issues related to using spreadsheets
in the classroom are discussed. A grade book spreadsheet
for the classroom is developed.
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DAY 4
Module
101G – Basic Databases
Fundamental database concepts and skills are learned by searching
and sorting a database about countries. A database is filtered
to locate information on animals. More advanced filtering
is performed on a database of planetary facts. Personalised
form letters are created using the Mail Merge function, which
inserts information from a database file into a word processing
document. Practical issues related to using databases in the
classroom are discussed.
Module
101H – Presentation Tools: Basic PowerPoint
A multimedia presentation is created for a parent-orientation
night. Multimedia skills are practiced as a presentation
about the water cycle is modified. An interactive presentation
is generated to enable users to learn about countries of
the world.
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DAY 5
Module
101I – Integrated Unit Design and Creation
In this module the project design process is begun. Classroom
goals and technology integration are discussed. A sample unit
that does not incorporate technology is compared to the same
unit modified to include technology. Ideas are generated for
infusing technology in classroom activities and the integrated
unit project is discussed in detail.
Module
101J – Integrated Unit Presentation
In this final module of the Technology Mastery course, finishing
touches are added to the integrated units. Then the units
are presented to the rest of the class. Finally, technology
skills are assessed and compared with those from before
the course.
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