An introduction to applications of a microcomputer in grades K-12 including word processing, grade management, data bases, graphics, and instructional software. Hands-on work is stressed. Library science liberal arts minors may also enroll Admission to education program or consent of instructor Principles of selection and classroom utilization of educational media, basic media production skills, and operation of electronic and projection equipment. Includes on- line resource creation and evaluation. EDMT 285 Develops skills in the design and production of computer based multimedia presentations that include animation, sound, hypermedia links, and digital images.
Students produce and demonstrate the proper utilization of a multimedia material.
Course may be repeated for 99.9 credits. An introduction to the use of computers for instruction, record-keeping and information retrieval. Course may be repeated. An introduction to current thinking and research related to computers in education. The instructional design and creation of computer- based curricular materials for group and individual instruction within established learning principles.