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Computers in Education

Join Dr. Lee Nickles, an expert in technology and curriculum integration, as he demonstrates how to effectively use computers to support your teaching. This session will help you increase your skills and confidence in utilizing technology. Participants will receive USB drives and resources while learning about computer hardware, software, and best practices for teaching with technology. Engage with interactive quizzes, explore the Windows environment, and discover crucial tips for protecting your computer from viruses. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their digital competencies.

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Computers in Education

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  1. Computers in Education Dr. Lee Nickles Dr. Regis Gilman

  2. Dr. George McLeland Nickles III “Lee”/Dr. Lee

  3. Goals • Show you how to use computers to support your teaching • Increase your skill and confidence with a computer

  4. Who am I? • Dr. Lee Nickles • Assistant to the Dean for Technology and Curriculum • Industrial Engineer (with lots of computer experience)

  5. Husband/Daddy

  6. Agenda – Part 1 • Distribute USB Drives • Distribute booklets • Distribute/Discuss Syllabus • Revise Syllabus • Using your Flash Drive

  7. The USB Flash Drive • Also known as: • USB • Flash Drive • Thumb Drive • Jump Drive

  8. Come in various shapes

  9. Using your Flash Drive • Insert into the USB port • Wait for the computer to find it • Use it like any other “drive” on the computer • Rename it if you wish

  10. Agenda – Part 2 Pop Quiz!

  11. Go to this web address http://ceap.wcu.edu/jsurvey When you’re done, go here: http://www.tekmom.com/

  12. Discuss Survey Results • Where are we?

  13. Some Introduction • What is a computer? • What are the physical parts of a computer? • What are the “software” parts of a computer?

  14. A Look Around Windows • The TaskBar • The Start Menu • Windows, Icons, etc. • My Computer/My Documents • Recycle Bin

  15. Using the Mouse • Can you play solitaire?

  16. Touch Typing • A very useful skill – takes time & practice to learn • nimblefingers.com

  17. Computer Media • 1 Floppy Disk = 1.4 MB • 1 CD Rom = 680 MB • Your Flash Drive = 1 GB = 1000 MB • 1 DVD = 4 or 8 GB • Hard Drive = ?? • The Encyclopedia Britannica 2006 + dictionary + 1000’s of images, video & audio clips = 630 MB

  18. Protecting your computer and yourself!

  19. Viruses • Come through files you download, Flash drives, CD’s, etc. • Protection • Virus scanning software • Make sure you know what you’re downloading & using!

  20. 2 Golden Rules of Computer Fixing • Turn it off then on • Check the cable

  21. Assignment for next class • http://www.dhmo.org/ • Go to this website & read the material • Write one paragraph (preferably in Word) about what it is describing, the risks, and do you think this information is accurate?

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