Texas A&M University-Commerce

Department of Secondary and Higher Education

ETEC 544 – Computer Operating Systems for Educators

Tentative Schedule

 

Instructor:  Dr. Jason Lee Davis
Section:     401
Term:         Spring 2003  (032)
 
DATE
ACTIVITIES
ASSIGNMENTS DUE
January 13

Introduction, Register in on-line course

 

January 20

MLK, Jr. Holiday – No Class

 

January 27

 

 

February 3

On-line Meeting

  4:30 – All reviews must be posted

  6:00 – On-line review discussion

Article Review #1

February 10

 

 

February 17

 

 

February 24

On-line Meeting

  4:30 – All reviews must be posted

  6:00 – On-line review discussion

Article Review #2

March 3

 

 

March 10

 

 

March 17

*** SPRING BREAK ***

 

March 24

On-line Meeting

  4:30 – All reviews must be posted

  6:00 – On-line review discussion

Article Review #3

March 31

MS Windows XP

 

April 7

Macintosh – MAC OS-X

 

April 14

On-line Meeting

  4:30 – All reviews must be posted

  6:00 – On-line review discussion

Article Review #4

April 21

UNIX – telnet

 

April 28

UNIX - FTP

 

May 5

Networking

 

 

 

Requirements and Assignments

Article Reviews – 20%:  Students will be required to identify and review four (4) journal articles directly related to the stated goals and objective of the course.  The student will select four different objectives from those listed above as topics for the articles for review.  Reviews must be from 200 to 300 words and must demonstrate appropriate writing skills.  The source of the article reviewed MUST be cited completely and the objective addressed must be identified.  Reviews must be posted in the online component of the course for discussion.  Students are encouraged to respond to reviews in the threaded discussion.

Participation – 15%:  All students must contribute to discussions on article reviews.  All students must be active participants in class activities.  Students may not use computers for non-class activities while class is in session.  The use of computers for playing games, chatting, e-mail, or working on assignments or discussions in other on-line courses is prohibited and will result in a reduction in participation credit.  Students must be in attendance to earn participation credit.

Quizzes – 15%:  A number of quizzes will be given throughout the course.  These quizzes will likely be taken in the on-line component of the course.

Activities – 20%:  Students will participate in a number of activities designed to build skills and understanding related to the stated course objectives.  Details of each activity will be provided in class or posted on-line.

Technical Reflection – 15%:  Each student will author a one page reflection on each activity.  This will be the student’s opportunity to make notes regarding the activity for future reference. 

Portfolio – 15%:  Each student will compile a portfolio containing copies of article reviews, reflection papers, and any other work produced in this class.  Materials should be in a form suitable for inclusion in the student’s professional portfolio.

Assignments MUST be completed and submitted by due date.  Full credit cannot be earned by late or incomplete assignments.  10 points will be deducted for each class day an assignment is late.

 

Rev. 08/24/2002