UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title : PRIMARY SCHOOL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Code : EDU 600

Credit Hours : 3

SLT : 120 Hours

Prerequisite : None

Semester : One Course Description This course will introduce students to the historical and pedagogical factors related to information technology and its use in primary schools in Malaysia. The use of technology in is crucial to enhance teaching and leaninig. Several theories dealing with the using technology is discussed. Students will be able to understand the importance of technology in improving the teaching and learning process. Required Text: Lever-Duffy, Judy. (2011). Teaching and Learning with Technology. Pearson. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of computers in the learning environment.

2. Apply related theories and concepts in integrating technology as an educator.

3. Discuss the different software available for primary learning environment.

4. Discuss issues relating to integrating technology in the learning environment.

5. Produce courseware for use in teaching primary school students.

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT Topic Activity/Assignment

Seminar 1

Week 1-2

Part 1 (Chp 5)

Computers in the Learning Environment

Computers, Teaching and You

What educators need to know about Software

What educators need to know about hardware

Storage

Networking Computers

Using a school network

Sharing and communicating via a network

Educational Computing

1.

2. Introduction to the

course

3. Evaluation guidelines

4. Group formation

Discussion/Q & A

5. TEST 1

6. (Parts 1, 2 & 3)

7.

8.

Week 3-4

Part 2 (Chp 6)

Digital Technologies in the Classroom

Input Devices for Teaching and Learning

Output Devices for Teaching and Learning

Emerging Digital Technologies for the Classroom

From hardware to software

Seminar 2

Week 4-5

Part 3

Administrative Software (Chp 7)

Understanding Software

Evaluating and Using Productivity software

Evaluating and Using School and Classroom

Software

Software, Teaching and Learning, A Practical

Approach

9. Lecture

10. Group discussion

11.

Week 6-7

Part 4 (Chp 8)

Academic Software

Software Repurposed for Education

Software Designed for Education

Academic Software in Teaching and Learning

Seminar 3

Week 8-9

(Hands-on)

Managing Presentations: PowerPoint

Practical work with PowerPoint elements

Learning the tool itself – hands on

Preparing for Final Project.

12. Lecture

13. Hands-on

14. Group discussion

15.

Week 10-11

Part 5 (Chp 9)

The Internet and the World Wide Web

The Internet: Connecting Networks to Networks

across the Globe

Connecting to the Internet

Telecommunication Technologies

Internet Tools and Services

The World Wide Web

Using the Internet and the Web for Teaching and

Learning

Seminar 4

Week 12-13

Part 6 (Chp 13)

Issues in Implementing Technology in schools

Planning for and Implementing Technology

Legal Issues in the Digital Age

Social Issues in the Digital Age

Ethical issues in the Digital Age

Resources for Teachers

16. TEST 2

17. (Parts 4 – 6)

18.

Seminar 5 Week 14 Group Presentation of Final Project 19. Submission of Final Project (Self Instructional Courseware using Powerpoint)

ASSESSMENT

Grading Policies

The grading scale as explained in the course catalog will be used: 80-100% = A 65-69% = B 50-54% = C 75-79% = A- 60-64% = B- 70-74% = B+ 55-59% = C+

Test 1 & 2 Students will demonstrate their knowledge in the tests. The test will be held during Seminar 2 & 4.

40%

Online Discussion Students are required to actively participate in online discussions throughout the semester through i-Class.

20%

Final Project (Self Instructional Courseware using Powerpoint)

In groups of 5, Students will practically demontrate their knowledge and understanding in the final project writeup and presentation.

40%

REFERENCES

Computer application manuals:Microsoft Office 1997/2000, Excel 1997/2000, Access 1997/2000, Adobe PageMaker Version 6.5, Microsoft Publisher and Front Page 2000.

Computer Application Manuals: Microsoft Office 2007.

Frocier, R.C. & Descy, D.E. (2008). The Computer as an Educational Tool:

Productivity and Problem Solving. 5th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Gerald, R.W. (1989). Computers and education. New York: McGraw-Hill. Haag, S, Cummings, M and Rea, A (2002). Computing concepts. USA: Mc-

Grawhill. O’leary, T.J. & O’Leary, L.I. (2008). Computing Essentials 2008: Complete

Edition. New York: McGraw Hill Sharp, V. (2005). Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology

into Classroom teaching. 5th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill.