Computer as a Teacher's Aid
EDUC6584
Nick Miceli
nmiceli@fdu.edu
miceli4@optonline.net
201.217-4874 office
Teaches how technology can be used in the classroom. Students will learn the basic hardware components of a computer system, how to evaluate instructional software and how telecommunications can be used as an instructional tool. They will explore how educational technology can be integrated into classroom curriculum.
One of the first things I did in class was learned how to do a screen capture.
Meeting Dates
3/10/04
Session One - Overview of Class/Presentation of Requirements/Registration cards
"Code" 77 Skills Rubric (individual computer skills assessment)
3/17/04
Session Two - Word processing applications for the classroom flash cards, dimensional writing, formatting, fonts, attributes. See Word for help
3/24/04
Session Three - Storage methods, input devices, output devices, copying, sizing, insertion and types of graphics tables
3/31/04
Session Four - Excel - creating a class list and keeping records
Introduction to Power Point
4/7/04
Session Five - Styles, file server, locating files, auto correct, mail merge
4/21/04
Session Six - Introduction to the Virtual Trip (word file, Excel charts, slide show)
Design Elements
5/5/04
Session Seven - The Internet, Search Engines, Met searches, Gogle
Evaluating Web Sites
http://edweb.fdu.edu/anyfile/MiceliN/Playact.exe
Select three web sites from eval. Criteria
5/12/04
Session Eight - databases Creating a Web resource
Introduction to PowerPoint
5/18/04
Session Nine - PowerPoint transitions, animation, methods of presentation - See [Macro error: Can't include file "[[num]]" because it has been deleted.]
5/19/04
Session Ten - printing, speaker notes, elements of an effective presentation
5/26/04
Session Eleven - Hyperlinks - dimensional writing
Classroom technology management
6/2/04
Session Twelve - Final Presentations
Submission of all class activities
Final Project
The Virtual Trip
The purpose of the virtual trip is to make a culminating project that will display your computer ability. The selection of a location and time period are your own personal choice.
The contents of the project include:
- A multimedia presentation (Power Point) http://edweb.fdu.edu/anyfile/MiceliN/PowerPoint.ppt
- Show actual pictures, clipart, maps, charts, and/or any other graphics that illustrate your trip
- Should be no more than a 20 minute presentation (10 to 15 slides)
- Color, balance, design, timing all count (covered during instruction)
- Only include pertinent and/or interesting information
- Don¨B¡Ùt include anything that isn¨B¡Ùt factual
- A graph showing your daily expense (transportation costs should be divided by your total days stay)
- You should use a bar charts to show your information
- One chart with labels for the days of the week (chart of daily expenses). This chart should contain the percentages for each day and each activity. Be sure to have the spreadsheet total each day¨B¡Ùs expenses. (covered during instruction)
- An additional chart should be used to show comparative activity costs showing transportation, hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and recreation (same data different presentation)
- Expenses must be from actual activities that would be available
- If you are facing an exchange rate, calculate it by using an Excel chart
- A wordprocessing file explaining your vacation
- This is your trip journal
- A database of URL, Activity type, Activity name, Cost, and location
- A hard copy and electronic copy must be submitted
- Cite all sources used
- Must be in correct format
Have fun and enjoy your trip!
