This class focuses on how to best implement technology in educational settings, including best practices, excellent examples and great designs. The class begins with ideals based on theory and work towards function. Freshman Seminar is a course designed for first-semester college students. The course affords students the opportunity to learn and practice methods helpful for college success in a supportive small group atmosphere under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students integrate theory and practice in the design of interactive multimedia for instruction.
Students use a wide range of interactive technology and critique existing interactive programs.
Research findings in the interdisciplinary field of human-computer interaction and interactive learning concepts are applied to interface design problems. Students design, develop and evaluate a prototype interactive program. Examines microcomputer software applications commonly used in libraries and information centers. Consideration given to the structure of microcomputer operating systems, and the elements of software evaluation. Study of computer and communication technology used in modern information storage and retrieval systems.