Computers in Education A course that blends the philosophy of using computers in education with the...

Computers in Education

A course that blends the philosophy of using computers in education with the skills of using computers in an educational setting


A course that blends face-to-face classroom experiences with online instruction and learning


Read, review and discuss“Failure to Connect” by Jane Healy

Some Philosophy


Read, review and discuss“Fools Gold: A Critical Look at Computers in Childhood”

Some Philosophy


Read, review and discuss three articles about computers and education

Some Philosophy


Submit via email attachments three documents created using Microsoft Word using advanced features

Some Skills


Submit via email attachments three documents created using Microsoft Excel using advanced features

Some Skills


Submit via email attachments and present in class a Powerpoint presentation

Some Skills


Create a Webpage using an authoring program and upload it onto the Internet

Some Skills


All assignments will be submitted electronically either as an attachment to an email or as a webpage.


All discussions will be conducted either in the Discussion area of WebCT or in the classroom.


Macintosh computer labs will be available with appropriate software on campus at WOU: ITC001 Monday and Wednesday 9:15 AM and beyond


Students will meet face-to-face three more times : ITC001 at 9:15AM July 9?? - Spreadsheet introduction July 16 - Powerpoint presentations July 23 - Webpage design introduction


All information about all aspects of the class are on the Internetwww.wou.edu/saxowskyor www.saxowsky.com ->WOU


Connecting to the Server

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…mydocuments

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…public_html

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…public_html

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This is the “on” the Internet folder.A document in this folder would be accessed with URL:www.wou.edu/~username/name.doc orwww.wou.edu/~username


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“mydocuments” is for saving your documents at WOU

Documents for the Internet must always be saved directly into “public_html” Do not save in public_html in mydocuments


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To find Microsoft Office:

Click on Macintosh HD, then Applications, then Microsoft Office, then Microsoft Word (or whichever)You can drag it into the Dock!


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Warning:

All documents on the computer, hard-drive or desktop, will be deleted as soon as you log out.

Save all good stuff in “mydocuments”


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To quit and go home:

Drag the “mydocuments” and “public_html” icons from the desktop into the trash!!And enjoy your day!


WebCT

In your favorite browser, type in the URL: www.wou.edu/webctYour WebCT ID is your WOU username, i.e. jking06, and your password is the last four digits of your V-number.


WebCT

• Click on CSE610.• Read the Introduction• Click on Discussions• Click on the Topic you wish to read


WebCT

• Click on the message you wish to read• Click on Compose message to write a new message• Click on Reply to respond to a particular message


Remote Desktop Connection

• Click on Macintosh HD on desktop• Click on Applications• Click on CoRD


Remote Desktop Connection

• Click on Computer (on top)• Type in ts5.wou.edu, username & password• Type username, password & choose MASH to logon


APA

• http://www.noodletools.com/login.php


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