Instructor: Barbara J. Mikolajczak
Please note that this syllabus is not a contract and is subject to change
This course is comprised of entirely immersive classes. Classes are conducted in an online Virtual Reality “world” so that students can take portions of this class from the comfort of home or anywhere (a modern computer and reliable Internet connection is required). This is an "Immersive Education" course; see ImmersiveEducation.org for details on how immersive courses are conducted using video game and virtual reality technology.
Note: You MUST have a headset/microphone to take this class (approx $15 at stores such as Radio Shack). If your computer has a built-in microphone you may use ear buds (such as iPod earbuds) or simply a headset. In any case you can NOT have an "open mic" in this class: the audio you hear MUST come through a headset or ear buds (not through a speaker; the audio is picked up by your microphone in such cases and creates feedback).
MT 34801 Information Systems: Applications Overview
*ONLINE COURSE* - All class meetings, including the first, are online.
Prerequisite: None, but familiarity with Windows and Macintosh operating systems a plus.
Course covers the fundamentals of operating and maintaining the Windows OS and a variety of desktop productivity applications. Includes basic concepts: terminology, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, portable document format, webpage browsing, Internet safety, network terminology and authoring tools. Students taught to utilize online discussion groups (via the Internet) for course work conducted outside of class. No auditors.
Requirements: Internet access, Web-based email, digital (online) textbook, and a modern Windows/Macintosh computer at home (or work) that you have the permission to install software on and a headset/microphone (see information above).
Platform(s): Windows/Macintosh (Linux, UNIX variants also possible but support will be limited)
Time Commitments: 5 to 10 hours out of class every week
Readings: 1 or 2 chapters from textbook every week
Homework: 1 or 2 take-home assignments/coursework every week
Promptly at 6:30pm on September 12th you will use need to be at your computer that has internet access (broadband preferred), a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) and that allows you to download and install software.
All instructions on how to take the class will be posted at the following website: http://immersiveeducation.org/@/bc/
The instructions will be very detailed and the professor will be online to guide you through any problems or concerns you may have during that time.
http://immersiveeducation.org/@/bc/
| Students collaborate through the MT34801 Yahoo Group | |
| Group name: Group home: Group email: |
MT34801 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MT34801/ MT34801@yahoogroups.com |
Note - These timelines are subject to change. Changes will be noted in class and on the class list. Students are responsible to take note of any changes.
Class 1: Introduction
Class 2: Immersive Education
Class 3: Operation Systems
Class 4: Internet Safety and Security
Class 5: Microsoft Office - Locally, Online and Alternatives
Class 6: Word Processing
Class 7: MIDTERM
Class 8: RocketWorld
Class 9: PDF
Class 10: Spreadsheets I
Class 11: Spreadsheets II
Class 12: Presentations I
Class 13:Presentations II
Class 14: FINAL
