Computer/Technology Systems and Related Peripherals in Instructional Settings

TIE 532

National College of Education
National-Louis University
Chicago (Tuesday) Cluster; Winter 2005

2 Semester Hours

Instructor

Craig A. Cunningham. Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Technology in Education Program
office: 312-261-3605; cell: 773-505-1133
craig.cunningham@nl.edu
Web site: http://craigcunningham.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays or Wednesdays by appointment

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Course Materials

	REQUIRED How Computers Work, by White, Ron / Downs, Timothy Edward, 7th edition (2004) Referred to below as HCW. Order from NLU online bookstore
	OPTIONAL (Purchase the one that relates to your work environment.)
	Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual by David Pogue, Craig Zacker, L. J. Zacker. (2003). Sebastapol, CA: Pogue Press – O’Reilly. ISBN: 059600348X
	Mac OSX, Panther Ed.: The missing manual. Pogue, D. (2003). Sebastapol, CA: Pogue Press – O’Reilly. ISBN: 0-596-00615-2
	(The optional texts have not been ordered from the NLU bookstore. You can get them at http://www.amazon.com or your local bookstore.)

Course web site: http://craigcunningham.com/nlu/cts. NOTE that the paper syllabus will not be updated; however, the current syllabus and links to resources will always be available on the course web site.

USB drive and/or 3.5" diskettes to store course projects

Email account (required). NLU provides an email account to each student. To get starteed, click https://serverlp1.nl.edu/misc/getpass.html. (You should check your NLU email regularly even if you prefer to use another account for daily use.)

You are required to subscribe to the cluster listserv: visit http://listserv.nl.edu/archives/tieclusterch001gtech-l.html. To send messages to the listserv, use the address tieclusterch001gtech-l@listserv.nl.edu. Note in both these adresses the "l" after the hyphen is an "el" not a "one."

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Technology in Education program is to prepare educators to use technology in their schools and to provide instructional leadership and technical support to other educators who wish to integrate technology in teaching and learning.

Accessibility

Please Note: National-Louis University is committed to ensuring that all of its facilities and programs are accessible to all persons. If you believe you may qualify for course adaptations or accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is your responsibility to immediately, but no later than the second class session to contact the Office of Diversity, Access and Equity (DAE Office) or the instructor. You may contact the Director of Diversity and Equal Employment at (847) 947-5491 or via e-mail at Erin.Haulotte@nl.edu. If you have coordinated services with the DAE Office, please provide your letter of accommodation to the instructor.

Academic Honesty

With respect to the academic honesty of students, it is expected that all material submitted as part of any class exercise, in or out of class, is the actual work of the student whose name appears on the material or is properly documented otherwise. The concept of academic honesty includes plagiarism as well as receiving and/or giving improper assistance and other forms of cheating on coursework. Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action and may be dismissed from the University.

Faculty has the right to analyze and evaluate students’ course work. Students may be asked to submit their papers electronically to a third party plagiarism detection service. Students who are asked to submit their papers and refuse must provide proof for every cited work comprising the cover page and first cited page for each source listed in the bibliography. When evidence of academic dishonesty is discovered, an established procedure of resolution will be activated to bring the matter to closure. See Policy on Academic Honesty in the University Catalog and Student Guidebook (hard copy and online).

For resources on how to cite properly and avoid plagiarism, go to NLU’s Center for Academic Development (http://www.nl.edu/centers/cad/) and the NLU Library (http://www.nl.edu/library/).

NLU Policy on Software

Some software used in this class will be the property of National-Louis University. It may not be copied.

Catalog Description

This course provides the educator with an overview of personal computer hardware and digital electronics. The emphasis is on understanding how computers work and interface with networks and use peripheral devices to enhance student learning. Topics include computer logic; planning, selection and utilization of personal computer devices and peripherals; hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance. Prerequisite(s): TIE500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). 2 semester hours.

Course Objectives

"TS" refers to a correlation with the Illinois State Technology Specialist goals; "TF" refers to a correlation with the International Society for Technology in Education Technology Facilitator goals. (The program is approved by both organizations.)

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

1. Describe the historical development and important trends in the evolution of technology and its possible future direction. (TF-VIII B1)

2. Describe legal implications of the use of technology systems and peripherals. (TF-VI.D)

3. Describe in simple terms how computers that are commonly used in schools process and store information. (TS-6B)

4. Configure and use a variety of computer applications, along with appropriate extensions and plug-ins. (TS-2I, TS-6.C)

5. Install, configure and use computer operating system and applications. (TS-6A)

6. Configure operating system settings for connectivity and file sharing with other workstations over a local area network. (TS-2H, TF-V.C.8)

7. Identify strategies for trouble shooting and preventative maintenance for various hardware/software configurations and peripherals. (TS-2A, TS-2G, TS-6E, TF-VII.A.6, TF-VII.B.3)

8. Using appropriate terminology related to computers and technology in written and oral communications, select, use, and describe how to configure a variety of personal computers and peripherals appropriate for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. (TS-2C, TS-2E, TS-2F, TS-7A, TF-V.C.3)

9. Install, configure and use computer hardware devices, including mass storage, memory, and specialized add-on cards on computers. (TS-5E, TF-VII.A.2)

10. Assist teachers in the use of technology for classroom instruction, including the selection of resources for special needs populations, and safe and healthy use of technology. (TS-7G, TS-8B, TF-I.A.2, TF-VI.D.1)

11. Apply awareness of appropriate and existing research to provide examples of ways in which technology may be used to enhance the curriculum and to meet the needs of special students, who may require adaptive, assistive devices. (TF-VI.B.2)

12. Research, evaluate, and strategically develop a plan for the configuration and budget for an instructional system, involving the modification of facilities, and acquisition of computer hardware, software, and related peripherals. (TS-2B, TS-2D, TS-7C, TS-7E, TF-VII.A.1, TF-VII.B.4, TF-VIII.D.7, TF-VII.B.2, TF-VII.B.7)

13. Participate in collaborative projects and in-class team activities. (TS-11D, TF-VII A.8)

14. Use readings from their professional library to reflect on their own professional growth in using technology as well as in their work to support others. (This is a culmination of an ongoing portfolio requirement across courses.) (TF-VII.C)

Overview of Course Requirements

Class participation and classtime projects. Only very rarely will the instructor deliver course content orally in a lecturer format. Each week, you will be expected to participate in activities related to the content of the readings and the topics listed under the calendar of assignments and topics. Some of these activities will require that you have read the assigned reading. Activities will include individual, small group, and whole class projects designed to foster shared inquiry and the construction of knowledge. You will receive 5 points for each class period in which you are present and in which you participate fully in the classtime activities. Total: 50 points.
Posts to listserv. You are required to make at least 4 substantive posts to the listserv during the course of the quarter. The first is due by January 25; the second by February 8; the third by February 22; and the fourth by March 15. A substantive post is something which includes new information (not only opinion), at least one citation (web site, article, book), and at least 80 words on the question "why does this matter for technology specialists". Generally, these posts should reflect at least 10 minutes of serious thought on your part, and shouldn't just be forwarding somthing without thinking about it. Each post is worth 5 points. To send messages to the listserv, use the address tieclusterch001gtech-l@listserv.nl.edu.
Written reports. You will produce four reports during the quarter. These reports are to be prepared outside of class and are due on the dates listed in the calendar of assignments. Criteria for the first report, Profile of Historical Figure in Computing," due the second week of class (10 points), are provided in a link below. Evaluation criteria for the last three reports will be posted at least two weeks in advance of the due date. Please ask the instructor if you need clarification of these criteria. The second report is "Purchase of Computers for My School" and is due February 1 (15 points). The third report it "Purchase of Peripherals for My School," due February 15 (15 points). The fourth is "Demonstration of Educational Use of a Peripheral ," due March 8 (30 points). (NOTE that as part of the 4th paper assignment, you should read additional chapters of HCW related to whatever peripheral you are reporting on.)

Attendance

Regular and punctual class attendance is expected. Absences will be noted.
Students who know they must be absent from class should notify the instructor in advance.
You are responsible for completing any work missed.

Schedule of Assignments and Topics

Assignments are listed on the date they are due. They should be emailed to the instructor prior to the start of class.

January 11:

Completion of student profile. Overview of TIE program. Introduction of cluster participants and instructor/advisor. Questions and answers about being a studnet at NLU. Overview of course. Subscribing to cluster listserv.

January 18: Profile of historical figure due. HCW ch. 1 & 2.

Historical development of computers. Computer logic.

January 25: HCW ch. 3, 4 & 5. First listserv post due.

Brief discussion about listserv and NETS-T. The boot-up process. Selection of microcomputers and related technology for school use

February 1: Purchase of computers for my school due. HCW ch. 6 & 7.

If you want to learn more about how "half adders" and "full adders" work to handle processing of data, see "How Boolean Logic Works" at http://computer.howstuffworks.com/boolean.htm.

Review of considerations for purchases of computers and peripherals.. Essential conditions for instructional technology. Discussion of computer purchase decisions. Differential opportunities provided by different computer configurations in schools.

February 8: HCW ch. 8, 9, 26, 27, 28, 29. Second listserv post due.

Information about Livetext and TIE portfolio requirement. Need to make appointments to review NETS-T. (Feb 15: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or 10:30 pm to 11 pm; Feb 22: 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Mar 1: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or 10:30 pm to 11 pm.) Reminder about Peripheral demonstration last two weeks of term. Flowcharts. Major operating systems..

February 15: Purchase of peripherals for my school due. HCW ch. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

When you arrive in class, spend 15 minutes reviewing the control panel function posts on http://my.nl.edu. If you learn something, let the person who wrote the post know what you learned!!!

What do you think of this new technology? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6946395/ (more info here). Reminder need to make appt. with me to discuss NETS-T. (Feb 22: 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Mar 1: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or 10:30 pm to 11 pm.)

Basic networking concepts. The structure of the Internet.

February 22: HCW ch. 15, 16, 17, 18. Third listserv post due.

Hands-on experience with computer hardware.

March 1: HCW 19, 20, 21, 22.

Utility software. Hands-on experience with computer hardware, continued.

March 8: Demonstration of educational use of a peripheral due.

Student presentations on peripherals. (Group 1 includes: Angela Smith, Chantay Baker, Violeta Jensen, Jeannie Howell, Jesse Lee, Lynnette Mannie, Venetia Vaselopulos)

March 15: Fourth listserv post due.

Student presentations on peripherals. (Group 2 includes: Olympia Hatzipetros, Pat Foley, Paula Averyhart, Sarah Imboden, Shadia Daniels, Stefanie Dobrin)

See you April 5 at 4:30 for TIE 542. The syllabus from the last time I taught that course is here. The book to buy is:

Donald J. Leu, Deborah Diadiun Leu, Julie Coiro, Teaching with the Internet: New Literacies for New Times, Fourth Edition, Christopher-Gordon Pub . ISBN: 1-929024-77-0 (http://www.christopher-gordon.com/Authors/leu.shtml)

Reference List

Bruce. L.(1997, March). Personal Space: removable Storage. Mac Format., 48, 60-67.

Rathbone, A. (1995). Upgrading and fixing PCs for Dummies (2nd ed.). Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide.

Rietmann, K., & Higgins, F. (1995). Upgrading and fixing Macs For dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide.

Rizzo, J., & Clark, (2000). How The Mac Works: Millennium Edition. Que, MacMillan Computer Publishing.

Schneiderman, R. (1986). Computers: From Babbage to the fifth generation. New York, NY: Franklin Watts.

White, R., & Downs, T. (1999). How Computers Work: Millennium Edition (5th Ed.). Que, MacMillan Computer Publishing.

Williams, R, & Cummings, S.. (1993). Jargon: An informal Dictionary of computer terms. Berkley , CA : Peachpit Press.

Walter Westrum's Computer Troubleshooting Aid: http://faculty.nl.edu/wwestrum/TIE532_Fall/guide/index.htm

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Craig A. Cunningham, Ph.D.