Walkup's Way Home Computer/Technology:  Lesson Objectives

After successfully completing this section of the course, the student will have achieved the following skills:

  1. Locate computer labs on campus and successfully log on.
  2. Utilize and navigate the Three Rivers Community College web page to obtain general public information regarding the college
  3. Utilize and navigate the Three Rivers Community College web page to obtain secured information:   financial info, grades,schedule, transcript, ...
  4. Know how to find specific distance learning courses:
    • Ability to find courses by discipline at CTDLC
    • Ability to locate courses by semester at CTDLC
    • Ability to locate courses by college
    • Ability to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning
  5. Student will be able to navigate and interact with WebCT
    • Ability to successfully log on to WebCT
    •  Familiarity with icons on Web CT
    • Ability  to respond to the instructor's discussion topic
    • Ability to respond to student's posts
    • Ability to email instructor via Web CT
    • Ability to email classmates via Web CT
    • Ability to find and read posts on WebCT calendar
  6. Ability to take online tests
    • Student will successfully take online tests and email results to instructor
  7. Acquire a basic PowerPoint  proficiency:
    • Ability to locate PowerPoint program on the computer
    • Ability to create a four-page presentation
    • Ability to find and incorporate animation from the web
    • Familiarity with themes, backgrounds, and slide transitions
    • Critical thinking to creatively incorporate material in an interesting presentation
    • Confidence and ability to stand in front of a group and present a PowerPoint
  8. Locate and work with web libraries:
    • Connecticut Digital library
    • Internet Public Library
  9. Locate magazines on the web.
  10. Locate newspapers on the web.
  11. Acquire an understanding of the hierarchy of credible web sources
  12. Work cooperatively with others to master basic computer skills.
  13. Acquire basic computer terminology.
  14. Design creative handouts utilizing basic computer skills (Microsoft Word).
  15. Increase confidence in one's technological ability in a stress-free environment that promotes a positive attitude and effective communication.

 

Trivia:

64% of US households were hooked to the Internet (2003)
25% of US Households were hooked to the internet in 1998
AOL is the largest subscriber with 25 million subscribers in the US
AOL estimates its members send over one billion instant messages a day.
12 million AOL members enter Internet Chat Rooms weekly.
Source Gannet News Service - October 12, 2003

 

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According the US Department of Education, distance education courses in 2002 accounted for more than 3.1 million enrollments at US colleges and universities (Thomas, 2003).

Thomas, D.  (2003, July 18).  Press Release: "Distance Education Continues Apace at Postsecondary Institutions." Retrieved January 9, 2004, from http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2003/07/07182003.html