ERIC Number: ED398882
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Publication Date: 1996
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A Model Instructional Computing Course for Preservice Teachers.
Cimikowski, Linda; Cook, Joan
Foundations of Instructional Computing is a required one-semester, two credit course in the Education Department of Montana State University (Bozeman). The major objective of the course is to help preservice teachers develop use of computer technology that is confident, thoughtful, and integrated into their individual teaching philosophy and strategies. Course content covers computer terminology, hardware selection, use of productivity tools, types of educational software, software evaluation and integration, telecommunications, use of hypermedia, computer ethics, and discussion of numerous computer technology issues related to education. The following key components of the course are discussed: objectives, lecture, text, cooperative learning, software integration and evaluation, telecommunications, homework, tests, final project, assessments, and student evaluation. (Author/SWC)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Curriculum Guides, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Hypermedia, Information Technology, Introductory Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Required Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Telecommunications
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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