60 likes | 282 Views
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.
E N D
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