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EDU 204 Information Technology inTeaching: 

EDU 204 Information Technology in Teaching Computer Lab: Education Building Room 1006 Class Dates: Aug. 27 – Dec 11, 2007 Instructor: Suzanne (Suzi) Aberasturi, Ph.D. Office Hours: Tuesday 9-11 am & Thursday 9-11:00 in the COE Computer Lab email: aberastu@unr.nevada.edu

General Information: 

General Information An introductory course on educational technology Self paced program of instruction Quizzes, applications, computer troubleshooting Due dates outlined in course syllabus PLEASE DO NOT PROCRASTINATE

Course Breakdown: 

Course Breakdown Chapter Quizzes – 135 points Application Modules – 190 points Total Points – 325 points NOTE: Grading scale on WebCT is the rule for the grade

Quizzes: 

Quizzes Computer-based Three attempts Designated Computers Highest attempt recorded 10 questions from text Multiple Choice Due dates and cut off times (15 minutes) on all quizzes listed in syllabus (electronically controlled) Maintain academic honesty

Application Modules: 

Application Modules Modules located on the WebCT homepage Hands on applications MS Office products, hardware and internet applications 190 points are the maximum you can get There are due dates on all. Sometimes have to do all of them – sometimes just 30 points worth sometimes 50. SAVE all work Due dates are critical - Almost always Tuesday at 11:00 am

YOU MUST BUY: 

YOU MUST BUY A memory stick – cheap at Wal-Mart or Target

WebCT 6: 

WebCT 6 Web site: http://webct6.unr.edu UNR net ID To Setup ID &Password: http://computing.unr.edu/authenticate.html WebCT 6

Grades: 

Grades QUIZZES 12 quizzes @ 10 points each + 1 quiz at 15 points = 135 points APPLICATION MODULES 190 points – you can only get 50 on the last set 325 points possible!

Grading Scale: 

Grading Scale Grade          Points A  292 - 325 B  260 - 291 C  227 - 259 D  195 - 226 F  194 and below   Points are NOT rounded up. There are no minus “-” grades

Semester Grades for Fall, 2006: 

Semester Grades for Fall, 2006

What to do if you are not doing well: 

What to do if you are not doing well Email me through WebCT (Don’t email through my email account) Meet with me and I will help you make a plan! Sit next to me during office hours Always read your emails and announcements– sometimes there are some opportunities there If you have an emergency email me ASAP – I can’t do anything in December!

Grades: 

Grades Be sure to check often “GRADES” On the WebCT grade link. Grades are not discussed via email!!!

Reno Housing Authority: 

Reno Housing Authority A volunteer opportunity for community service and to help kids.

EDU 214: 

EDU 214 A technology course designed to help successfully complete the Electronic Portfolio Assessment. Teacher productivity software, multimedia applications, presentation software. Required course for those on the 2005 catalog Must pass the screening exam or get a “C” or better in this course. If you want to switch to EDU 214: YOU MUST TAKE THE QUALIFYING QUIZ BY September 5th at 11:00 am!! This is optional!!!!!

Slide15: 

Please understand that there will be no exception to the "late" rule. To do so is a disservice to all who completed their work on time or, in many cases, ahead of time. It is not that I lack compassion, it is just that I feel compelled to be fair. Incomplete grades will not be issued.

First Assignment: 

First Assignment Review the EDU 204 course syllabus Review the EDU 204 homepage Take the introductory quiz based on both. Due by Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 11:00 am

Questions?: 

Questions? When is the first assignment due? Where are the chapter quizzes taken? How many points can you earn on application modules? Where do I email the professor at? Do I discuss grades via email? Do we meet here again?