This course identifies and illustrates technology applications in education. Students will gain practical skills in using various software packages (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) that have universal application and will use these packages with classroom teaching applications in mind. The most important goal of the course, however, is to have students gain a fundamental understanding of the use of technology in teaching and learning.

The successful student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Relate the major teaching and learning theories to information technology applications in education.
2. Discuss issues and trends in educational computing.
3. Utilize hardware technology such as scanners and cameras
4. Acquire the skills and knowledge needed to successfully fulfill the electronic portfolio requirements set forth by the College of Education during the professional internship semester.
5. Discuss ways that computers can be used to automate some of the tasks that teachers perform.
6. Support the overall objectives of the College of Education.

Students have the opportunity to complete 215 points of application modules. Handing in a module does not guarantee full credit. All requirements for each assignment must be fulfilled in order to get full credit. Only a maximum of 215 points will be accepted for application module work.

Modules all have due dates. You will see sometimes you have to do all the modules that are due at that time or sometimes you only have to get 30 points out of the modules but you may choose to do them all. On the last set of modules, Misc. Modules, you may only get 20 points.

You may not get over 215 module points. If you do I will knock it back down.

1. Modules may be completed prior to the due date but none will be accepted after the due date. Modules are usually due on WEDNESDAY at 11:30 am
2. Lab attendants are there to help you. Be nice to your lab attendants!
3. You can only receive 215module points !
4. Plagiarism is academic dishonesty and will be dealt with as such. Working together to figure out assignments is encouraged but each student must do his/her independent work. Students found copying will be given a zero for that module at the very least. Cheating on quizzes will be dealt with according to UNR policy
5. The lab closes at various times during the week. Please make note of closing times. Late assignments will not be accepted!!

It is the student's responsibility to:

1. read and understand the contents of the university catalog
2. become familiar with all university policies and procedures
3. be aware of all university deadlines, including dates for registration, change of registration, and fee payment
4. contribute to the maintenance of a campus environment conducive to intellectual curiosity,civility, and diversity
5. keep the university informed of changes in address, phone number, enrollment changes, and/or any other circumstances which could effect satisfactory progress toward a degree

Students are expected to:

1. attend class (if required) and complete all assignments in accordance with the expectations established by their instructors and programs of study
2. conduct themselves in the classroom in a manner which contributes to a positive learning environment for all
3. familiarize themselves with all university policies and procedures
4. ask questions and seek clarification, direction, and guidance to any class assignment, university policy or procedure which is unclear

All quizzes and modules are due by 11:30 am on the indicated day (mostly Wednesday - with the last group on a Tuesday). A MAXIMUM of 215 POINTS can be earned for modules.

-Introductory Quiz

- Getting Started
- Help Module

-Word - Book module number 2
-Word - Book module number 3

Word modules due - 30 points worth

- Excel - Book module number 8
- Excel - Book module number 9

--SPREADSHEET modules due - 30 points

-Filezilla module & Email module due - 10 points total (5 each)

- PowerPoint - Book module number 11

--POWERPOINT modules due - 30 points

- WebDesign Module - 30 points worth

- MISC Modules are due - you may only do 20 points