Skills for EDEX 750

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In order to meet the course objectives the students will perform a variety of technology skills:

A. Basic computer and software operations:

·          use each hardware platform and operating system (Windows and Mac) to install and operate software;

·          develop competency in one of the operating systems to use productivity programs and manage personal data files;

·          locate software using the WWW, software catalogs, and journals;

·          compare software pricing, documentation, hardware requirements, and packaging;

·          evaluate software related to instructional objectives and Universal Design principles; and

·          develop lessons that incorporate instructional software.

B. Productivity Skills:

·          use a word processor to complete any written work and format documents;

·          use a word processor to enhance language arts skills for students;

·          understand the use of a database and spreadsheet for teacher record keeping;

·          develop database activities to enhance curriculum objectives;

·          develop spreadsheet activities including charts or graphs to enhance curriculum objectives;

·          understand the differences between word processors, graphics packages, art programs, and desktop publishing tools and when each would be useful;

·          use a word processing or desktop publishing package to complete a booklet;

·          use a graphics or art program to create a cover sheet for a booklet;

·          capture copyright free images from the web to enhance a document; and

·          use a digital camera to take pictures to enhance a document.

C. Telecommunications and Multimedia

·          browse laserdiscs & create barcodes for group instruction;

·          use electronic mail to communicate with peers;

·          use the World Wide Web to locate content information and student resource material;

·          evaluate Web pages based on content and Universal Design features,

·          develop lessons that are enhanced by use of the World Wide Web;

·          explain the rationale for subscribing to a listserv or bulletin board;

·          locate and use web-based teacher tools,

·          use a multimedia authoring to develop and present a concept to a group; and

·          describe the use of a multimedia authoring or presentation program to enhance and extend a curriculum lesson.

D. Assistive Technology

·          create an overlay for an assistive keyboard or adapted activity;

·          use adapted keyboards or switches to operate software;

·          present the pros and cons of various assistive devices; and

·          describe how programs operate with a Single Switch.

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Specific Competencies required for programs used this semester:

Online Survey

HTML document

Word Document

 

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