Fall 2010 Agenda
Overview
Week Concepts
1
Course Introduction
Issues
Skills
2
Digital Technology
Digital Life
OS
3
Hardware
Personal Information Management
4
Hardware Cont'd
Word Processing
5
Software
Web Research
6
Software Cont'd
Spreadsheets
7
Internet
8
Internet Cont'd
9
Telecommunications
Privacy
10
Information Security
Ethics
11
Digital Media
Intellectual Property Rights Group Project & Proj Management
12
Artificial Intelligence
13
Database & E-Commerce
14
Business Systems
Freedom of Speech
Presentation
Web Publishing
Microsoft Access
Globalization
Detailed Agenda
Week 1: Course Intro
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Tour the course Blackboard site, and become familiar with the Emerge with Computers
online textbook
Homework: Prepare for week 2:
o Read the the chapter on Digital Technology in the Concepts section in the
Emerge with Computers Online Textbook prior to the 2nd week of classes, try the
Self Quiz on pages that are challenging, explore links and YouTube videos.
o Read the the chapter on Digital Life in the Issues section in the Emerge with
Computers Online Textbook prior to the 2nd week of classes, try the Self Quiz on
pages that are challenging, explore links and YouTube videos.
o Try the practice tests on the chapters that you have read. Practice tests are
accessed from the course menu in Blackboard. You may take them repeatedly as
needed. The score you earn on your final attempt will be the one used as your
grade. Note that real exams draw questions from the practice exams.
Week 2: Digital Technology, Digital Life, and Operating Systems
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Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics from the chapters on Digital
Technology and Digital Life, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos,
and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation: Operating Systems and File Management. Students select either WIndows
Vista, WIndows 7, or Mac OS X and view the associated video lessons in Emerge with
Computers. Students must prove proficiency in at least one OS.
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Which digital technology has had the biggest
impact (positive/negative) on your life? Why?
o Choose an operating system, WIndows 7, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X, and
work through the associated video lessons in Emerge. View both the Navigating
and File Management videos. Practice the skill taught.
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapter on Hardware in Emerge
with Computers and try the associated Practice Test.
Week 3: Hardware and Personal Information Management
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Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics from the chapter on Hardware, we
will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology
headlines.
Recitation:
o EXAM: Operating Systems and FIle Management
o Introduction to Personal Information Management, including working with
Email, Contacts, Calendars, and To-do Lists.
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: What kind of computer do you have? Do you
like it? Why or why not?
o Work through the video lessons on Personal Information Management under
Skills > Management Skills. Complete the Assignment 1: PIM assignment prior
to next week Monday.
Week 4: More Hardware plus Word Processing
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Due Monday: A1: Personal Information Management
Lecture: We will continue discussing the more complicated topics from the chapters on
Hardware, we will go shopping online for a computer, we will explore interesting
related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation: Word Processing with Word 2007, Word 2008, and Google Docs
Homework:
o Windows users work through the Word 2007 video lessons, practicing the skills
in Word as you go. Mac users view the Word 2008 video lessons. All students
view the first two Google Docs lessons.
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapter on Software in Emerge
with Computers and try the associated Practice Test.
Week 5: Software and Web Research
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Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics from the chapters on Software, we
will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology
headlines.
Recitation: Web Research and Assignment 2 - Academic Research Paper
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Which is better – Windows, Mac, or Linux?
Why?
o Work through the video lessons on Web Research under Skills > Internet Skills
in Emerge. Practice the skill taught.
o Begin working on Assignment 2: An Academic Research Paper
Week 6: More Software and Spreadsheets
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Lecture: We will continue discussing the more complicated topics from the chapter on
Software, we will go shopping for useful software, we will explore interesting related
Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation: Spreadsheets - Excel 2007, Excel 2008, and Google Docs Spreadsheets
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Which is better – Windows, Mac, or Linux?
Why?
o Windows users work through the Excel 2007 video lessons, practicing the skills
in Excel as you go. Mac users view the Excel 2008 video lessons. All students
view the Google Docs Spreadsheets lessons.
o Finish Assignment 2 to turn in Monday
o Begin working on Assignment 3: Spreadsheets
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Internet and
Freedom of Speech in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice
Tests.
Week 7: Internet, Freedom of Speech, and more Spreadsheets
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Due Monday: A2: An Academic Research Paper
Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with the Internet and
Freedom of Speech, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and
discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o EXAM: DIgital Technology, Digital Life, Hardware, Software
o Spreadsheets Cont'd - Excel 2007, Excel 2008, and Google Docs Spreadsheets
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: What Web content (speech, photos, etc)
should be outlawed. Why?
o Continue work on Assignment 3: Spreadsheets
Week 8: More on Internet, and Presentation Software
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Lecture: We will continue discussing the more complicated topics dealing with the
Internet,we will look at the process of buying a domain name and using a Web Hosting
company, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the
week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o EXAM: Word Processing
o Presentation software: PowerPoint, and Google Docs Presentations
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: What percentage of your computer time is
spent on the Web? Do you see cloud computing as the future of all computing?
Why or why not?
o Work through the video lessons on PowerPoint 2007 or 2008, and Google Docs
Presentations in Emerge
o FInish up Assignment 3: Spreadsheets
o Begin work on Assignment 4: Presentation/Web Publishing
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Telecom and
Privacy in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice Tests.
Week 9: Telecom, Privacy and Web Publishing
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Due Monday: A3 Spreadsheets
Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with Telecommunications
and Privacy, we will go online and shop for a cellular provider and handset, we will
explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology
headlines.
Recitation:
o Exam: Spreadsheets
o Web Publishing
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Who should have the right to view data
packets sent to and from your computer? For what reasons?
o Work through the video lessons on Web Publishing under SKills > Internet
Skills in Emerge
o Continue work on Assignment 4: Presentation/Web Publishing
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Information
Security and Ethics in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice
Tests.
Week 10: Information Security and Ethics
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Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with Information Security
and Ethics, we will determine if your PC is safe and secure, we will explore interesting
related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o Exam: Internet, Telecommunications, Freedom of Speech, Privacy
Homework:
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Participate in the Online discussion: Have you ever been the victim of a hacker,
virus, or scam? What happened? What is the worst thing a talented hacker could
accomplish?
Conclude your work on Assignment 4: Presentation/Web Publishing to submit
next Monday
Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Digital Media and
Intellectual Property Rights in Emerge with Computers and try the associated
Practice Tests.
Week 11: Digital Media, Intellectual Property Rights and Project Management
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Due Monday: Assignment 4: Presentation/Web Publishing
Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with Digital Media and
Intellectual Property Rights, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos,
and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o Exam: Information Security and Ethics
o Project Management Software
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Is torrenting copyrighted movies and music
legal? Ethical? Okay? Who is hurt?
o Work through the video lessons on Project Management software under Skills >
Management Skills
o Begin working on the Group Assignment
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapter on Artificial Intelligence
in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice Tests.
Week 12: Artificial Intelligence
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Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with AI, we will explore
interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o Exam: Presentation Software
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Do you believe that computers will ever
become “smarter” than humans? If so, how will they behave? If not, why not?
o Conclude your work on the Group Assignment to submit next Monday
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Databases and ECommerce in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice Tests.
Week 13: Databases, E-Commerce and Microsoft Access
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Due Monday: Group Assignment
Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with Databases and Ecommerce, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the
week's technology headlines.
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Recitation:
o Exam: Digital Media, AI, Intellectual Property Rights
o Microsoft Access
Homework:
o Participate in the Online discussion: Do you support online targeted advertising?
Why or why not?
o Work through the video lessons on Microsoft Access in Emerge, and begin the
Access assignment for extra credit to submit next Monday.
o Prepare for next week's lecture by exploring the chapters on Business Systems
and Globalization in Emerge with Computers and try the associated Practice
Tests.
Week 14: Business Systems and Globalization
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Due Monday: Access (Extra Credit)
Lecture: We will discuss the more complicated topics dealing with business systems and
globalization, we will explore interesting related Web sites, and videos, and discuss the
week's technology headlines.
Recitation:
o Exam: Databases, E-Commerce, Business Systems and Globalization