EDN 303 - Unit 3

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

  1. Chapter 4: I A-B

  2. Chapter 7: I A-B, II A-E, III A-D, IV A-C, V A-D, VI A-C

 

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).

  1. Use the Lesson Builder and select the format: Activity/Lesson Log (quick form).
  2. Add the activity details (see above).
  3. Attach the ISTE NETS-T standards (see the standards listed in the EDN 303 "Assignment" web page.
  4. Attach Part 1 - “Student Grant Writing and Budget” to the Assessment link.
  5. Attach Part 2 – “Software Evaluations” to the Assessment link.
  6. Request feedback (share with reviewer) from Dr. Kubasko and yourself.