Syllabus - Robin Donaldson
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1. applications This may be purchased at the TCC bookstore at the student rate 2 Internet Explorer 5 or above Important AOL does not work with Black Board You may use AOL to get an internet connection minimize AOL and then double click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop 3 Windows Vista Another operating system like Windows XP may be used but you may notice some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes as presented in your textbook 4 Backup Storage Medium If you use multiple computers then I recommend that you purchase a flash drive to ensure that your work is saved to a secure location Grading Policy Missed work As an official policy for late work assignments can be accepted up to one calendar week late at a 25 point reduction penalty If a late assignment is not submitted within this window of time an official 0 will be recorded Once a 0 is recorded the grade will be official Also take note that the A9 and A10 assignments are due on the last day of class which is and these two assignments have to be completed by this deadline to be considered for credit because no work is accepted after the last day of class As a tip begin your assignments early and never wait until the day or close to the day the assignment is due because you want to allow yourself enough time to fully complete assignments in this class so that you can achieve your best effort in this class Missed quizzes and exam You wil2. Computing Labs where you can obtain individual assistance for a variety of computer applications If you encounter any technical difficulties please call 850 201 8540 Your email TCC email is the account you need to check daily for class related correspondence You will also need to obtain an Access Card to access TCC resources e g Library computer labs Learning Centers Testing Center The web site to obtain information on all student electronic information is Student Electronic Account Information e TCC Student Help Desk 850 201 8540 If you should experience any technical difficulties with a activating your eAccount b access to eMail c FTP or d Net Storage Please have information available to Help Desk such as error messages on your screen and your eAccount username and password or send an eMail describing your problem to helpdesk tcc fl edu e Black Board Distance learning assistance The class site provides a Manual on the Black Board features used at TCC e Instructor for all non technical difficulties such as assignment submission problems access to tests quizzes resubmissions of assignments Policies All college policies concerning withdrawal deadlines incompletes audits academic dishonesty and other policies are in effect for this course All students are advised to be aware of and to carefully follow these guidelines located in the TCC Student Handbook and TCC Catalogue Plagiarism and cheating are se
3. Syllabus Tallahassee Community College CGS 1060 Computer Literacy Instructor Information Robin Donaldson LIB 227 850 201 8370 TPP Division donaldsr tcc fl edu Office Hours Weds 8 00 pm 9 00 pm in the virtual chat room e Communication General course related questions comments should be posted to the discussion board forum Online Office If your question is of a personal nature please contact me by email phone in person during scheduled office hours or schedule an appointment to speak with me in the virtual classroom I will try to respond to all emails and postings within 12 to 24 hours Monday thru Friday Please use your TCC account when emailing Include the course name and section in the Subject line and provide your first and last name in all emails Course Description This course includes higher order and critical thinking skills defined as applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations analyzing the basic elements of an idea experience or theory making judgments about the value or soundness of information arguments or methods and synthesizing and organizing ideas information in new ways Introduction to Computer Literacy is a 3 credit hour lecture lab course This course is designed for students aspiring to obtain a firm foundation in computer technology computer terminology and the use of computers as a productivity tool Students will be introduced to basic computer concepts and so
4. arly checking to ensure you submitted the correct document for your assignment submission and that a lock image is not displaying in the grade book for all submitted work View the Gradebook tutorial located on the Distance Learning web site to learn how or call the Help Desk 850 201 8370 Remember you can always email your work if there is a problem Failure to contact your instructor to resolve the issue within I week of the assignments due date will result in a 0 for the HW assignment 8 Locks in your grade book This means there has been a problem with the submission of your test quiz etc This can occur if you have clicked Save instead of Submit when uploading your Homework assignment Quiz or Test It can also occur if you click the Back button on your browser or your Internet connection has been interrupted Contact your instructor immediately if you see a lock in your gradebook You the student are required to check to ensure that there are no locks in your gradebook after submitting your work and contacting the instructor by the due date for a given assignment Feedback If you see an underlined grade 2 this means you instructor has added comments and or uploaded a document to your submitted Homework assignment Click on the grade and read your instructors comments Click View if your instructor states that you are to read the attached document for further comments or to see your grading rubric You can also view comme
5. ase respond to them before posting to anyone else e There are no verbal or facial cues in our discussion areas so be aware that what you type may not be what your classmates may think you are trying to convey The use of or may be viewed as anger or aggression e Flaming i e deliberate rudeness curse words put downs will not be tolerated and will result in a 0 for the DB assignment A good rule of thumb is if you wouldn t say it to the person face to face don t type it Please do not type your message in all caps This is considered SHOUTING e Think before typing or taking offense at what a classmate has written This is where the use of emoticons may help Emoticons are faces such as gt or LOL laughing out loud Discussion Board Grading Rubric The grading rubric located below will assist you in understanding how your instructor will be evaluating your postings NOTE Only 1 2 of the possible points will be earned if the topic questions alone are answered To earn full points you must respond to a fellow classmate Length 151 350 wds 101 150 wds 76 100 wds 75 and below wds Critical Thinking Connections Topic Related Posting Connections Rich in content demonstrating critical thinking insight and analysis Organized effectively cited correctly and the language use is clear and effective Clear connections are made from topic related readings resources and course content to student
6. back of your text 7 Contact your instructor right away if you have questions or concerns Campus Resources Academic Computing Labs Library Blackboard Tutorials o Access Card o Animated tutorial for Discussion Board PassPort Browser and Media Plugin Check Student Electronic Accounts Distance Learning at TCC Student Services Help Desk Testing Center Blackboard Course Organization Announcements weekly announcements Course Information course related documentation such as syllabus policies testing and homework guidelines Lessons contains lectures and any other supporting documents for the topic being discussed Discussion Board Forums consist of Online office Chat with a Classmate and weekly forums Assignment all assignments surveys and Career Projects Tests access to Tests test review documents Tips for Successful Online Testing and a tutorial on how to take an online test in Blackboard Resources electronic resources for TCC Blackboard and course related resources Course Tools My Grades and Blackboard User Manual Communication Send Email Class Roster and iChat Click Collaboration to access the online office This is how you can instant messaging the instructor during online office hours Technical Difficulties amp Computer Access Students need to have access to a computer with Internet and all required software With the use of a valid TCC Access Card all students may use the Academic
7. ftware applications presented through lecture demonstrations hands on labs textbooks and web based resources Some computer skills are assumed such as being able to turn on a computer and use a mouse and keyboard but even those students who are already advanced computer users will find activities to challenge them In addition to learning the technical fundamentals of computer use you will build your skills in researching information making appropriate ethical choices about the use of computers and using technology to help you learn on your own and pass your new skills on to others Completion of the course readings and assignments may require between 4 and 12 hours a week each week using a computer with the appropriate software This number of hours of completing the assignments depends on the skills you possess upon entering the course The successful completion of this course satisfies TCC s computer competency requirement Course Prerequisites Important The recommended prerequisites for this course are MAT 0024 and ENC 0020 or appropriate placement scores Keyboarding skills are useful Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to e explain the basic computer concepts such as computer hardware software digital electronics data storage networks digital media ethics security and the Internet as well as the Web and E commerce e apply file management techniques in the MS Windows environme
8. g the Blackboard site are located on the TCC Distance Learning web pages see link below and in Resources on the class Blackboard site The discussion board is organized by forums which are named areas that define topic areas on the discussion board e Forum 1 Online Office Please use this forum to post any questions or comments you might have concerning the course or assignments Students are encouraged to answer fellow classmate s questions You will be allowed to make anonymous post to this discussion board or use your name e Forum 2 Chat with a Classmate You may use this forum to post questions comments or suggestions about the course to your classmates You will be allowed to make anonymous post to this discussion board or use your name I do not post to this discussion board so if you have a question for me please post to the Online Office forum e Forum 3 Course Suggestion Please feel free to post suggestions at any time during the semester on how to enhance this course e Additional Forums The other forums are part of a week s assignment and may not be posted later than the assigned due dates They will be available for only specified dates see Calendar DB Guidelines e Review the information on plagiarism under Policies you are expected to write your posting in your own words and cite appropriately e Read all postings and respond to a variety of classmates If you see someone has not gotten a response to their posting ple
9. l have an opportunity to complete a comprehensive make up test during the last week of class This can be used to replace only one missed test Student performance is based on a combination of discussion board participation assignments projects and tests Grading Scale Achievement Level Earned Superior Achievement 90 100 Good Achievement 80 89 9 Satisfactory Achievement 70 79 9 Unsatisfactory Achievement 60 69 9 Failing lt 59 Posting of Grades amp Feedback The Gradebook tutorial located on the Distance Learning web site will provide you with a tutorial sheet with images on how to use the Blackboard gradebook view feedback on your assignments tests etc Please contact your instructor for all non technical difficulties such as assignment submission problems access to tests quizzes resubmissions of assignments etc Posting of Grades All grades will be posted on the Blackboard course site Just as in an on campus course assignments are graded after the due date Grading after the due date time provides everyone even those who submit early with the opportunity to take advantage of any additional assignment information e g tips aids tutorials clarifications that your instructor may provide before the due date Barring any unforeseen difficulties e g illness assignments will be graded in 1 to 7 days after the due date Wrong file submitted You will be responsible for regul
10. n open admission comprehensive community college Its mission is to provide excellence in teaching and learning through educational programs that promote the intellectual social and personal development of students assist them in developing the ability to think critically creatively and reflectively and prepare them for productive and satisfying lives Critical Thinking The Faculty is committed to creating a learning environment for all students which promotes encourages and fosters higher order thinking and critical thinking skills that are grounded in an understanding of the fundamental concepts of the disciplines in which they are taught Learning Outcomes PERFORMANCE GOALS COMPUTER LITERACY WINDOWS VISTA Ability to identify the components of a computer system Starting exiting Windows Vista Describe computer viruses and their effect on disks and files Identify Windows screen components terms To list and define computer terms Ability to use Windows Help Identify different storage media and their uses Starting and exiting applications Describe the advantages of a computer network Switching between applications Explain the need for computer security Ability to use Windows Explorer Identify the need for computer ethics Describe the capabilities of the Control Panel Identify guidelines for purchasing a computer WorbD 2007 Send and receive and e mail with a
11. nents items Ability to copy and move data between applications Creating and editing a slide show Adding animations transitions clip art Printing a slide show in outline and handouts format Use of multimedia computer system components Ability to scan images Course Content and Pacing Schedule 000 Complete A g e equle A1 Student Autobiography 10 A2 Windows Vista Office Open Book 10 Exam A3 Microsoft Word Application 10 A4 Microsoft Word Open Book Exam 10 A5 Microsoft PowerPoint Application 10 A6 Microsoft PowerPoint Open Book 10 Exam A7 Microsoft Excel Application 10 A8 Microsoft Excel Open Book Exam 10 A9 Microsoft Access Application 10 A10 Microsoft Access Open Book Exam 10 Strategies for Success 1 Study daily and submit work on time Develop the habit of studying on a daily basis 2 Set aside a regular time each day for study and stick to this schedule Identify what part of the day when you are most alert and use that time of day for studying 3 Let others know your study schedule and ask them to respect that time 4 Study in a quiet well lit space Use a desk or table not a bed or couch Have all necessary supplies on hand 5 Study for short periods Take a break about once an hour for it will help you stay alert while you study 6 Take the time to look up new terms and words Become familiar with the glossary at the
12. nt e apply skills related to email use apply skills involved in web based research apply and evaluate the use of word processing skills with MS Word apply and evaluate the use of spreadsheets with MS Excel apply and evaluate the use of database management with MS Access create and evaluate a presentation with MS PowerPoint Topics Computer Concepts Internet Email WWW Operating Systems Windows Vista Word Processing Microsoft Word 2007 Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel 2007 Database Microsoft Access 2007 Presentation Software Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Required Readings Textbook and Plugins 1 Marjorie Hunt Barbara Waxer 2008 Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Brief ISBN 13 978 1 4239 0516 5 2008ISBN 10 1 4239 0516 4 Publish date June 12 2007 346 pages Spiral bound 2 Understanding Essential Computer Concepts Computer Literacy CGS 1060 The textbooks may be purchased a online by visiting Efollett online bookstore b the TCC Bookstore Efollett 850 575 9200 located on the TCC campus or c Bills Bookstore at 1411 W Tennessee St 850 561 1495 FEnsure you have the computer plugins necessary to view all the material available in a distance learning course by visiting Browser and Media Plug in check Additional readings free will be assigned as needed for each topic Additional CGS 1060 materials 1 Microsoft Office 2007 Professional version software Word Excel Access and PowerPoint
13. nts in the gradebook by clicking on the Comment button view Comments Homework Assignments HW to the right of your grade Due Sunday by 9 00 pm EST TCC server time on the dates posted on the course Calendar There are a total of 10 Assignments and they are located under Assignments The due dates are listed on the course Calendar Submitting You will be using the View Complete Assignment link to submit your work Submit your work as an attachment using the View Complete Assignment link provided for each assignment link Unless specifically asked to do so please do not submit your assignment within the Comment box when using the Assignment tool or in the body of an email When submitted in the Comment box all the formatting is stripped and I may not able to fully assess you assignment using the grading rubric which will hurt your grade Discussion Board DB Forums Due Sunday by 9 00 pm EST TCC server time on the dates posted on the course Calendar DB forums will help you prepare for the Test essays and provide you with an opportunity to a discuss topics related issues with classmates b ask questions of the Instructor or fellow classmates and c will be used by the instructor to assess your attendance when required by the college If you are unsure of how to use the discussion board you may wish to watch the animated tutorial or print out the tutorial sheet that contains pictures of the discussion board Tutorials on usin
14. rious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam paper or project failure in course and or expulsion from the College For more information refer to the Academic Dishonesty policy in the TCC Student Handbook TCC information on plagiarism Avoiding Plagiarism or Rutgers Plagiarism videos Attendance Active participation on the discussion board and submission of assignments is a required component of this course Your instructor will take attendance the first week of class and each time as required by TCC to determine if a student is actively participating attending the course This information will be obtained by viewing the statistics of your access to the course and submission of discussion board postings assignments and tests Attendance information is used to determine Student Loan eligibility
15. s Tests are taken online in our Blackboard course site during the scheduled time You must take the tests at the TCC Testing Center 850 201 8282 or a proctored site near you You must bring a photo ID to each test The Testing Center is located in the Extended Studies Building If you are a true Distance student i e do not live in Tallahassee or the surrounding area and are therefore unable to take your tests at the TCC campus you must arrange to take proctored exams at another college campus Arrangements for off site exams should be made with Ms White via e mail at whitek tcc fl edu Please contact Ms White as soon as possible to make off site arrangements Distance students are responsible for locating and finalizing an off site location at least 7 week before the scheduled testing date ADA Provisions Tallahassee Community College is committed to making all programs services and facilities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities in order for students to obtain maximum benefit from the educational experience and to effectively transition to our college environment Students with disabilities who identify themselves and provide appropriate documentation are eligible for support services To access these services please contact the TCC Disability Support Services DSS Office at 850 201 8430 or visit the office on the first floor of the Student Union Building SU 178 Teaching Mission Tallahassee Community College is a
16. s personal real life situations Question is provided for a classmate to respond to which will elicit an opinion analysis insight etc Response demonstrates 1 connection to classmate s question and the topic and 2 thought insight and analysis has taken place Substantial information that demonstrates thought insight and analysis has taken place Connections are made but are not well defined Question will elicit only a minimal response from classmates such as I agree Connections are made with student question and the topic but response is limited Generally competent comments but information is thin limited Limited if any connections to topic questions Vague generalities used Question ifs off topic Limited if any connections to the topic or student provided question Vague generalities used or statements such as I agree Very basic statements with minimal or no analysis insight expressed No connections are made or are off topic No question is provided Response is off topic Tests and Quizzes Due Specific due dates are provided on the course Calendar Tests Tests will consist of project solution multiple choice and TF questions A review sheet will be provided before each test and will be located in the Tests area in Blackboard Testing information is provided in the Course Information Location date and time of final exam Location of Test
17. ttachment Starting exiting Word Copy and paste data files from different storage locations Identify Word screen components terms INTERNET EXPLORER 7 0 Using Word Help Starting exiting I E Creating editing and printing documents Identify I E window components terminology Using spell checker and thesaurus Use Assistance Formatting documents Creating bookmarks Finding and replacing text Using Search buttons Inserting graphic lines and images Sending amp Receiving e mail ACCESS 2007 Accessing WEB sites Using design view and datasheet view Ability to execute E commerce transactions Starting exiting Access ExcEL 2007 Identify database screen components items Starting exiting Excel Using Access Help Identify Excel screen components terms Ability to use the different elements of the Access window Using Excel Help Navigate through a database creating editing and printing data Creating editing and printing spreadsheets Ability to enter and edit records Copying and moving data using the fill by example procedure Ability to use the Access objects table query form and report Creating and copying formulas Formatting datasheets Formatting spreadsheets POWERPOINT 2007 Using functions Starting exiting PowerPoint Identifying relative mixed and absolute references Identify PowerPoint screen compo
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