Course Description
Technology for educational and workplace environments. Teaching/learning paradigms that influence the application of educational technologies within the context of education and the workplace.
Athena Title
TECH FOR ED IN WKPL
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EOCS 8000
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Describe the underlying principles for selecting appropriate educational technologies based on personal and organizational philosophies, goals. 2. Analyze basic layout and design problems and design appropriate solutions. 3. Demonstrate correct use of web page construction and web site management. 4. Produce well designed electronic presentation materials using appropriate techniques for preparing and presenting illustrated talks.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. 1. Teaching/learning paradigms in workforce development. 2. Overview of computer, information, and educational technologies. 3. Presentation resources and media for workforce development. 4. Principles of visual design and layout. 5. Elements and attributes to enhance presentation effectiveness. 6. Internet and on-line resources. 7. World Wide Web resources for workforce development. 8. HTML and Web page/site development. 9. Electronic conferencing and distance education. 10. Identifying appropriate teaching/learning strategies for workforce development. 11. Enhancing workforce development effectiveness. 12. Future trends relevant to workforce development.