EDU455

Syllabus Content

1. Managing Text : Word Processing

- What is Word Processing(WP)

- Common WP software used in education

- Characteristics of WP

- WP for the teacher

- WP for students

- Learning the tool itself

2. Managing Text : Desktop Publishing

 - What is Dekstop Publishing?

- Common DTP software used in education

- Characteristics of DTP

- Using DTP in the classroom

- Learning the tool itself - hands on

3. Managing Numbers : Spreadsheet

- What is spreadsheet?

- Common spreadsheet software for education

- Practical work with formulas and functions

- Administrative use of spreadsheet

- Spreadsheet for the teacher

- Using the spreadsheet in teaching and learning

- Learning the tool itself - hands on

4. Managing Information :ICT

- Introduction to Telecommunication Systems

- Types of Telecommunications Systems

- Applications of LANS, WANs and telephone communications systems

- Internet : its impact and use

- Surfing the Internet -hands on

- Downloading information

- Globalization and the information age

- Role of ICT in education

5. Managing Systems and Tools

- Introduction to computer systems

- Operating systems and Utility Programs

- Types of computer systems used in teaching and learning

- Application of teaching tools

- Web-based teaching and learning tools

- Educational software and hardware

- Managing IT classroom

6. Issues and Future Trends

-Issues related to Computers in Education

-Future trends of computers in education