Computer Literacy Class FED 411 & FED 529
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Computer Literacy Class FED 411 & FED 529. Dr. Sha Li. The Class Requirement. Textbook: Integrating Technology into meaningful learning. Four floppy disks for assignment and projects. Attendance is required. Take care of the equipment in the lab. Support each other on any assignment.
Computer Literacy Class FED 411 & FED 529
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Computer Literacy ClassFED 411 & FED 529 Dr. Sha Li
The Class Requirement • Textbook: Integrating Technology into meaningful learning. • Four floppy disks for assignment and projects. • Attendance is required. • Take care of the equipment in the lab. • Support each other on any assignment.
Importance of Technology Assisted Instruction • Inspire learning • Motivate learners • More convenience • Many tool features • Easy to communicate and interact with people---social learning (Slavin, 1974) • No discrimination and prejudice
Cont’d • Multimedia could fit more learning styles • Technology could provide more learning resources • Student-centered constructivism (Vygotsky, 1965) Brainstorming and social learning in technology-assisted learning settings • Individualized constructivism (Piaget, 1955) Self exploring and achieving
Possible Class Content • Course content • Importance of the Basic Skills(e.g. Word) • Importance of hands-on work and assignment • Importance of reading and writing about the current trends in Educational Tech • Field experience • Evaluation and assessment