Electronic Technology in the Educational Environment - ETEC 1101

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, hardware, software, the internet and networks, privacy and security, and intellectual property in cyberspace. Students will use their practical technology skills to create formatted word-processed documents and an electronic presentation.

Name	Office	Phone	Email
Kit Carson	South Georgia State College	912-260-4250	kit.carson@sgsc.edu
Barbara McKenzie	University of West Georgia	678-839-6097	bmckenzi@westga.edu
Autumn Schaffer	Gordon State College		autumns@gordonstate.edu
Jim Wilkison	University of North Georgia	706-867-2523	james.wilkison@ung.edu
John Williams	University of North Georgia	706-310-6247	john.williams@ung.edu

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

See your home institution's prerequisite requirement.

Free Textbook

Open educational resources (OER)

Course Equivalency

After completing this course, you will be able to

Become effective users of technology.
Develop an understanding of the social implications of emerging technologies.
Utilize electronic technologies to conduct research.
Critically evaluate the quality and relevance of Internet-based information resources.
Select appropriate technologies and methods to compile, analyze, organize, and present relevant information effectively.
Recognize the role of technology in lifelong learning.

Welcome/Course Orientation
Unit 1 – Introduction to Information Systems
Unit 2 – Hardware, Software, & the Internet
Unit 3 – Networks & Communication
Unit 4 – Online Security and the Role of People in Technology
Unit 5 – Globalization, The Digital Divide, and Net Neutrality
Unit 6 – Ethics and Law in Cyberspace & Future Trends

Your final grade will be based on the following breakdown. Please note that each instructor may choose to make modifications.

Attendance Verification - 1%
Participation & Discussions - 20%
Quizzes - 34%
Projects & Assignments - 30%
Final Exam - 15%

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

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