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Last Updated: 7/17/2008
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Specific course topics include: The
Computer as a System, Mac and Windows Operating Systems, Advanced
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Drawing, Working with Digital Images
(software, cameras, scanners etc), Databases,
Inspiration/Kidspiration, Graphics, Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint
(traditional and
non-traditional), iMovie (digital video editing), Web Development,
PDAs and Pocket PCs, and Peripherals to Include Digital Cameras,
Scanners, external Speaker, access to the Internet etc. Finally,
students will explore a variety of topics entitled "What's New in
Educational Technology". Topics include such items as Wikis,
Blogs, Furling, Podcasting, Google Docs, the Digital Divide, Rubistar,
On-line Citation Machines, Assistive Technology, Ergonomics,
Internet/Technology Addiction, Skype, iTunes, Grolier's on-line
Encyclopedia, Google Earth, RSS Reader Aggregators, and on-line
photography websites etc.
Each student will develop an
individualized reference portfolio
to document and showcase their newly acquired computer and technology
skills.
Time of
Offerings:
Fall: MW 10-11:50, 1-2:50, 3-4:50, Tues 5-8:50
Spring: MW 1-2:50, 3-4:50, Tues 5-8:50
J term and May term - 2 week sessions
Summer School - Weeks 1 and 2