EDUC 190 Computers in Education Course Syllabus
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The document is a course syllabus for EdTech 190 at the University of the Philippines College of Education, focusing on the use of computers in education. It outlines course objectives, grading criteria, attendance policies, and detailed course schedule with assignments and topics. The syllabus emphasizes developing skills in instructional material preparation and digital portfolio compilation.
EDUC 190 Computers in Education Course Syllabus
- 1. University of the Philippines College of Education Educational Technology Department EDTECH 190 – Computers in Education First Semester / SY 2010-2011 / Course Syllabus Course Description Computers in Education: The use of computers in education (basics, principles and applications). Course Objectives • Familiarity with the role and functions of computers in education. • Identify the issues and trends in the use of computers in classroom teaching. • Familiarity with different software tools. • Develop skills in preparing instructional materials using the different software tools. • Gain skills in developing instructional plan applying an instructional system design model. • Create instructional materials using different computer-based resources. • Develop instructional plan. • Compile a digital portfolio. Course Information • Course Number: EDUC190 • Classroom: MITC • Time and Day: 1:00 – 4:30 PM / Tue and Thu • Medium of Instruction: English and Filipino • Course Duration: June 8 – Oct 5, 2010 Grading • Report – 20% • Examinations – 15% • Attendance and class participation - 10% • Digital portfolio - 30% • Skills development output– 15% • Online discussion – 10% • Extra points – 5% (for a presentation on one of the topics specified on the course outline below or a 10-page research paper related to the course; please email me not later than June 17 for more details) Course Policy • You are expected to be at every class session on time. • If it becomes necessary for you to miss the class session, you are expected to let me know in advance. • If you miss 6 periods or more (depending on the University policy), you will get an incomplete grade even if you satisfy all other requirements. • Incomplete or late submissions will result in one penalty point per day.
- 2. • Plagiarism and/or cheating in any form is not permitted. Guidelines • On Oral Reports o Each group (with 3 to 4 members) must present their report according to formats; characteristics; advantages; limitations; and applications to teaching/learning process o An outline must be presented to the instructor two weeks before the scheduled report. o A hard copy about the report must be provided to every member of the class or uploaded to the e-group/website created for the class. o Active participation of each member of the team is required. o Peer and instructor rating. o Maximum one-hour presentation per group. • On Digital Portfolio o The digital portfolio must consist of the following: a. Self Introduction b. Skills development output c. Personal and professional reflections d. Detailed instructional plan Instructor Information • Instructor: Pitagan, Ferdinand Blancaflor • Email: eidrefpitagan@yahoo.com • Office: MITC • Consultation Hours: 3:00 – 6:00PM, Wed and 3:00 – 5:00PM, Fri Course Outline June 8 * Presentation of the course * UVLE enrollment * Grouping of students and assignment of topic June 10, 15 and 17 * Lecture and Discussion: Issues and trends in the use of computers in education June 22 and 24 * Lecture and Discussion: Role of computers in instruction • Functions of computers • Overview of ISD models June 29 and July 1 * Lecture and Discussion: Designing instructional plan (Dick & Reiser Model, ADDIE model) • Learner Analysis • Formulating Goals and Objectives • Teaching Methods and Strategies • Assessment/Evaluation July 6 * Lecture by an Invited Professor: Issues in Use of Computers in Education
- 3. (tentative presentation) July 8 FIRST EXAM July 13* Group 1 Report: Online teaching resources • Overview of online teacher sites • Fair use guidelines, APA July 15* Skills Development: WORD1: Self-Introduction July 20* Group 2 Report: Search Techniques July 22* Skills Development: WORD2: Creating Newspaper July 27* Group 3 Report: Materials generators • Desktop publishing software • Test, rubric, puzzle generators • Forms and other teacher materials July 29* Skills Development: EXCEL1: Table and formulas * Deadline: WORD Project (12AM) Aug 3 SECOND EXAM (online) Aug 5 * Group 4 Report: Data Collection and analysis tools • Student response systems • Electronic Gradebooks • Online testing with feedback Aug 10* * Skills Development: EXCEL2: Creating Charts and other functions Aug 12 * Group 5 Report: Classroom management systems • Scheduling and time management • Lesson Planning • Outlining and concept mapping • Assessment Aug 17 *Skills Development: POWERPOINT1: Slides, objects and animation * Deadline: EXCEL Project (12AM) Aug 19 * Group 6: Graphic tools • Draw/paint programs • Image editing • Charting/graphing • Clip Art, animation, sound Aug 24 * Skills Development: POWERPOINT2: Revising Slides and other functions Aug 26 * Group 7 Report: Research and Reference Tools
- 4. • Encyclopedias • Atlases and mapping tools • Dictionaries, Thesaurus Aug 31 * Skills Development: WEBSITE1: Design and content * Deadline: POWERPOINT Project (12AM) Sept 2 THIRD EXAM Sept 7 * Group 8 Report: Subject Specific Tools • CAD systems • MIDI tools: music • Reading Tools • Typing tools Sept 9 * Skills Development: WEBSITE2: Actual website programming Sept 14 * Lecture and Discussion: Effective and efficient use of computers in education Sept 16 * Skills Development: WEBSITE3: Integration of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint * Deadline of WEBSITE Project: Sept 20, 12AM Sept 21 * Lecture and Discussion: Computers for the aged and the disabled (Assistive Technology) Sept 23, 28 and 30 * FINALS: Presentation of Digital Portfolio * Digital Portfolio Deadline: Sept 22, 12AM * Online Discussion: Past, Present and Future of Computer Education in the Philippines October 5: SHOWASE: Computers in Education Tools Recommended Reference Morrison, G. R. & Lowther, D. L. (2004). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom (3rd Edition). New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall. (ISBN 0131421166) Duffy, J.L., et.al. (2005). Teaching and learning with technology, 2nd ed. NY: Pearson Education, Inc