ETEC 1101 - Barbara McKenzie

Contact Information

Barbara McKenzie
University of West Georgia
Media and Instructional Technology
College of Education
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
Email Address: bmckenzi@westga.edu

Office hours:
Office hours are posted inside the course. During office hours you can find me in the course Chat room "General Chat for ETEC 1101." You can also reach me during office hours at the above phone number.

NOTICE: Please use the internal Vista course e-mail for general correspondence. I provide my external e-mail address for emergencies only. I cannot answer questions, accept assignments, or discuss grades via external e-mail so please use it for emergencies only.

Course Description

Course Description :
This course is an introduction to using personal computers to communicate with individuals and groups and to locate, analyze, organize, and present information. Emphasis is on exploring the role of technology in present and future learning experiences. Topics include the digital divide, virtual communities, telecommuting, job search and readiness, e-commerce, globalization, privacy versus security, and intellectual property in cyberspace. Students will use their practical technology skills to create formatted word-processed documents, newsletters, and an electronic presentation.

Prerequisites:
- Beginning level skill in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Exited Learning Support in Reading and English

Course Textbooks
and Resources

Textbook Information:

eCore Course Textbook Listing
eCore MBS Direct Online Bookstore

MICROSOFT OFFICE
You'll need Microsoft Office Suite's Word and PowerPoint components to complete the project activities for this course. You will need to have this software installed and ready to use for course orientation activities.
NOTE: Microsoft Office 2003 and above is preferred. If you use Office 2007 (.docx, .pptx), you will need to save your documents as (.doc, .ppt) files BEFORE uploading and attaching in GeorgiaVIEW.

Quick Source Reference Guides
You will need Quick Source Reference Guides for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Be sure to purchase the guides for the version of the software you are using.

Planet eCore Blog (Social Media Hub):
Visit the Planet eCore Blog to network with other students, trade books and materials. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Course grades will be determined using the following rubric:

• Discussion (12 - 2 per lesson) = 35%
• Projects/Assignments (6 - 1 per lesson) = 50%
• Final Exam (1) = 15%

The grading scale used in this course is:

• A = 90-100%
• B = 80-89%
• C = 70-79%
• D = 60-69%
• F = 0-59%

Disabilities Act

If you are a student whom is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires assistance or support services, please notify your instructor.

Also, students with disabilities or who require special testing accommodations should contact the Testing Coordinator before scheduling an exam appointment. In order to receive special accommodations, students must provide documentation from the disabilities center at their affiliate institution or from the Regents Center for Learning Disorders.

Testing Coordinator: etesting@westga.edu / 678-839-5300

Proctored Exam

Proctored exams are online exams taken at approved testing centers. Students enrolled in eCore courses take at least one proctored examination per course.
Log into the course to see whether the Midterm Exam, Final Exam or Both will be proctored. You are responsible for scheduling and completing your exam(s) by the deadlines.  Deadlines are provided on the eCore Calendar at http://ecore.usg.edu/courses/calendar.php.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

1. Schedule an exam time and date with the approved test site of your choice (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/sites.php) before the deadline.
1. Take note of:
1. Name of Testing Site where you will take the exam
2. Testing Site contact person
3. Phone and email address of Testing Site contact person
2. Be advised and aware of the services that the center provides. Not all testing centers are equipped to proctor online/computer-based tests.
2. Fill out and submit the eCore Exam Request form (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/schedule_exam.php) before the deadline in order for the eCore Testing Coordinator to send information about your exam to your actual Testing Site. YOU MUST SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM WITH THE TESTING SITE PRIOR TO FILLING OUT THE EXAM REQUEST FORM for eCore. A late fee of $15 will be charged if you fill out the request form after the deadline.
3. Print the confirmation of your request form and take it with you to the Testing Site along with your photo ID (Driver’s License or School ID) and testing/proctor fee as indicated by the Testing Site. A staff member at the Testing Site, also known as a Proctor, will check your identification and administer the exam according to the directions provided by your instructor.

Failure to take a proctored examination will result in failure of the course, regardless of the average of other grades.

Technical Requirements

Having a correctly configured computer will help ensure your success in eCore. Check the information at http://ecore.usg.edu/prospective/techreqs.php to be sure that your computer meets all the necessary technical requirements for hardware and software. Links to the plug-ins (special free software) that you will need are provided.

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance contact the 24 hour helpline at http://help8.view.usg.edu (click on the Request Support tab for the toll free # and live chat support).

In addition please contact your home institution eCore advisor or the University of West Georgia helpdesk at 678-839-5300.