Hardware
and Software for Educators
Goals for Chapter 4
During
your teaching career, it is likely that you will need to purchase or make
recommendations for purchasing computer equipment. In this chapter, you will
learn about the components of the system unit, describes how memory stores
data, instructions, and information, and discusses the sequence of operations
that occur when a computer executes an instruction.
Finally,
you will learn about the different types of input and output devices as well as
information on types of storage media.
l Describe the system
unit
l Define the term bit
and describe how a series of bits are used to represent data
l Identify the major
components of the system unit and explain their functions
l Explain how the CPU
uses the four steps of a machine cycle to process data
l Describe the four
types of input as well as various input devices and pointing devices
l
List
the characteristics of a keyboard and identify various types of keyboards
l Differentiate among
the four types of output
l Identify the
different types of output devices
l Explain differences
among various types of printers
l Differentiate
between storage and memory
l Identify types of
storage media and devices
l
Differentiate
between CDs and DVDs
Goals for Chapter 7
As you
learn about various types of emerging technology and methods for integrating
them into your classroom curriculum, you will be called upon to evaluate the
appropriateness and effectiveness of integrating this technology into the
learning process.
In this chapter, you will learn to identify sources of information
for evaluating technology and the considerations and tools used to evaluate
software applications. You will also learn how to locate different technology
integration strategies by classroom layout and how to use these strategies in
specific curriculum subject areas.
l Identify
sources of information for evaluating technology and digital media
l Outline
the considerations and tools used to evaluate software applications
l Describe
and explain the key criteria used to evaluate Web resources
l Describe
the tools for evaluating the effectiveness of technology
l Compare
and analyze the methods used to evaluate student projects
l Identify
different technology integration strategies by classroom layout and design
l Define
and describe the value of a curriculum page
l Describe
ways to integrate technology into specific curriculum subject areas
l Describe
authentic assessment tools for student projects
l Identify
and compare possible sources of funding for classroom technology
NETS-T Standards
Supporting text sections
PowerPoint
1. See PowerPoint 4
2.
See PowerPoint 7
Vocabulary
1. See the Key Terms in Chapter 4
2. See the Key Terms in Chapter 7
Chapter Review Questions
1. Chapter 4 Checkpoint
2. Chapter 7 Checkpoint
Assignment 3
I.
Part 1 – Student Budget
·
Please see the following website for
direction: Student Grant Writing and
Budget Assignment
II.
Part 2 – Software Evaluation
·
Complete three web site evaluations
o Web
sites should come from the ones you have identified and/or collected in
Assignment 2
o Use
the online companion to the text book as a resource, “Guide
to Websites”.
·
Complete one software review
o Software
can be accessed in a variety of ways:
§ Refer
to the “Software Corner” at the end of any of the chapters
§ Use
the educational software found in the ”Curricular Materials Center” on the
first floor of the Education Building
§ Do
your own “online search”
·
Refer to the handouts page for the templates
Open your TaskStream
account and share the Assignment 3 with Dr. Kubasko
as the reviewer (directions below).