ACED 2400
Computer Technology for the Workplace
3 Semester Hours
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Department of Adult & Career Education
Conceptual Framework: Guiding Principles
(adapted from the Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program Accomplished Teacher Framework)
Dispositions Principle: Productive dispositions positively affect learners, professional growth, and the learning environment.
Equity Principle: All learners deserve high expectations and support.
Process Principle: Learning is a life-long process of development and growth.
Ownership Principle: Professionals are committed to, and assume responsibility for, the future of their disciplines.
Support Principle: Successful engagement in the process of learning requires collaboration among multiple partners.
Impact Principle: Effective practice yields evidence of learning.
Technology Principle: Technology facilitates teaching, learning, community building, and resource acquisition.
Standards Principle: Evidence-based standards systematically guide professional preparation and development.
Positively Impacting Learning Through Evidence-Based Practices
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Beskeen, D., Cram, C., Duffy, J., Friedrichsen, L.,
& Reding, E. (2006). Microsoft Office® 2007
Windows XP Edition - Illustrated Series.
TEXTBOOKS MAY BE PURCHASED IN
NEW – BUNDLE WITH TEXTBOOK AND SAMS Code – AT VSU BOOKSTORE ONLY – ASK FOR THE BOOK AND SAMS CODE AT THE TEXTBOOK DESK IN REAR OF BOOKSTORE. DO NOT BUY OFF THE SHELF.
Software: Internet Explorer, MS Office 2007, Windows XP. Required: jump drive
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introductory, hands-on computer applications for development of workplace skills. Topics include word processing, databases, spreadsheets, communication, and presentation software. Exemption test available.
I. CONTENT AND CURRICULUM: Teachers demonstrate a strong content knowledge of content area(s) appropriate for their certification levels.
II. KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING: Teachers support the intellectual, social, physical, and personal development of all students.
III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Teachers create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
V. PLANNING AND INSTRUCTION: Teachers design and create instructional experiences based on their knowledge of content and curriculum, students, learning environments, and assessment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (CO):
CO 1. Explain the ethical, legal, and privacy issues involved in using computer systems, networking, and computer media in a workplace/educational environment. (I)
CO 2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software concepts. (I)
CO 3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the various components of a personal computer system. (I)
CO 4. Use a word processing software package to input, edit, and manipulate text to produce a variety of documents and materials. (I)
CO 5. Use an electronic spreadsheet software package to construct and use worksheets for grading, budgeting, and other projections pertinent to the workplace/educational environment. (I)
CO 6. Use an electronic spreadsheet software package to create and print graphs and charts for presentation material that can be used in the workplace/educational environment. (I, III, V)
CO 7. Use a database management software package to set up files, manipulate files, query files, and create simple reports from these files. (I)
CO 8. Use electronic mail and the Internet for communicating, locating resources, and downloading files and electronic media. (I, III)
CO 9. Demonstrate skills in preparing instructional presentations using a multimedia presentation software package. (I, II, III)
CO 10. Use a web editor software to insert text, graphics, hyperlinks, and PowerPoint presentations into a basic web site. (I)
COURSE ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS / REQUIREMENTS
1. There will be five examinations in the course. Each examination will have two parts: a "hands-on" application of the software as well as objective questions relating to the use of the software in the workplace/educational environment. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
2. Each student will have an active e-mail account and e-mail will be used for correspondence to and from the instructor.(2,3,8)
3. Each student will complete tutorials and/or exercises in each of the following types of application software: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, web editor, and presentation. (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
4. Each student will complete exercises involving the effective use of the Internet. (1, 8, 10)
5. Each student will actively participate in class discussions related to hardware and software concepts and the ethical, legal, and privacy issues involved in using computer systems in the workplace/educational environment. (1)
COURSE EVALUATION
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 59 and below
The final course grade will be calculated as follows:
Tutorials and Exercises = 25 percent of course grade
Examinations (five) = 75 percent of course grade
The final exam, which is the
fifth examination, will be given on the scheduled final exam date in the
schedule of classes booklet.
Final exam for Fall 2007:
M/W Thursday 12/6
12:30-2:30 p.m.
T/Th Thursday 12/6 2:45-4:45 p.m.
Late assignments: One-half credit will be reduced for late work. If you miss class, a missed assignment is due on or before the date you return to class. Assignments not turned in at the beginning of class are considered late.
Missed exams: There will be no credit for missed exams unless approved by the instructor.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
As a student, you are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class
meetings. The unexcused absence or “cut” is not regarded
as a student privilege.
The Board of Regents policy on absenteeism will be
enforced. This information is printed in the VSU catalog for your
review. In accordance with this policy, any student who misses
more than 20% of the scheduled class time (by absences or tardies)
will be dropped with a grade of F in the course. This means that
you cannot miss more than 6 hours of class time FOR ANY
REASON! If you are late to class, it is a tardy. Three tardies
equals a one hour absence. If you are 30 minutes or more tardy, it is considered one hour of
class absence.
This is the only “leave time”
you are entitled to without possibility of being dropped for attendance
violation by midterm or failing the class altogether after midterm. You
must plan your “leave time” accordingly. If you discover that
you cannot attend this class at the scheduled times, (for whatever reason) it
would be in your best interest to drop the course by midterm before
5 p.m.
POLICY STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING
The following penalties will be enforced:
FIRST OFFENSE: The student will earn a “0” on the assignment, test, project, etc.
SECOND OFFENSE: The student will earn the letter grade “F” for the course.
THIRD OFFENSE: The student will earn the letter grade “F” for the course, and further action involving referral of the matter (with documentation) to the appropriate college (university) officials within the administrative structure will be taken. (Please also see page 39 of the VSU Student Handbook.)
Warning: Do not turn in someone else’s lab work or class work as your own or allow someone else to copy your work or your disk! This is cheating. It is wise to save all of your lab assignments on your disk. Do not access any files or directories other than your own or those requested by the instructor.
The
Student Success Center (SSC) at
SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT
Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a
documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with
Disabilities located in Room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are (229)
245-2498 (voice) and (229) 219-1348 (tty).
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Cindy Prater Phone: 229-333-5635 (Office)
Office: Room 251,
e-mail: mgprater@valdosta.edu
web site: www.valdosta.edu/~mgprater
Office Hours:
M/W 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
W 1:45-3:30 P.M.
T/TH
10:45-12:30 A.M., 1:45-3:15 P.M.