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Intro to Computers
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Zak Mussig
EDTC 5825
Fall 20133

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 Instructor Introduction
 Syllabus (PDF)
 Learner Introductions (Forum)
 Self-Reflection Journal (Wiki) – actual activity

Instructor Introduction
Hi, and welcome to the class! My name is Zak Mussig, and I will be guiding you through the course materials, consulting
with you on projects, and assessing your work during this course.
Since many people are so intimidated by technology, my goal for this class is really to help you learn to feel comfortable
with changing technology (because it will always change). By learning a little background about how these devices
work, you will be able to approach new technology confidently. This will help you get the most out of advances in
hardware and software in your work and for life in general. By the way, don’t worry if you don’t know what hardware
and software are yet; we’ll get there!
To give you a bit more information about me, I have a masters in educational technology (MET) from Webster
University* and a BA in mass communication with an emphasis in video production from Lindenwood University. I have
always been excited about technology and I love it when the “latest and greatest” can help us to accomplish something
that hadn’t been possible
before.
I live in Kirkwood Missouri with my wife and two young daughters.
My oldest is already quite fond of the old iPad and loves to play wit
alphabet apps or games (she takes care of the love while mom and
dad handle the moderation).
I’m looking forward to “meeting” each of you and learning from you
during the course.
Zak

Syllabus (PDF)

7!

Plagiarism,!Copyrights,!&!
Licensing!

8!

Basic!Website!
Design,!Applications!

9!

Using!Applications!

10!

Digital!Artifacts!(Audio!!&!
Video)!

A*
Fair(y)* Tale*
Use*
Copyright*
Digital*
Rights*
Management*
Plagiarism*
Copyright*
Violations* YouTube*
on*
Fair*
Use*
Public*
Domain*

Content*
Assessment*
Discussion*
Plagiarism*
Exercise*
Fair* or*
Use* Copyright*
Infringement?*
Wiki*
Reflection*
Applications*
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The*
Elements* Good*
of*
Web*
Design*
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Content*
Assessment*
Discussion*
Applying*
Good*
Design*
Principles*
What* an*
is* Application?*
Wiki*
Reflection*
Office*
2010:*
Word,*
*
Excel,*
PowerPoint*
Google*
Docs*
Prezi*
Internet*
Quiz*
Discussion*
Hands]On*
Office*
2010*
OneNote,*
One*
Love*
Wiki*
Reflection*
Audacity*
*
Audible*
Analog* Digital*
Vs.*
(Vinyl?)*
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Grooveshark/Pandora/Spotify*
Movie*
Maker*
Photoshop*
Content*
Assessment*
Discussion*
Welcome* the*
to* Show!*
Wiki*
Reflection*

Learner Introduction (Forum)
Now that you know a bit more about me, please take a few minutes to introduce yourself. We will have
discussions like this throughout the course. Feel free to “speak” informally, but do use full sentences
and proper grammar. While disagreement can be healthy, all conversations in this class should be polite
and respectful.
Please share the following with the class:
Your name and year in school. (this is a 6 year program, but students in this class could come from years
1-3)
Why you are taking this class and what you hope to learn
Either
–
–

What kind of mobile phone you have and why your chose it? OR
What sort of technology did you use in high school and how do you think it helped or hindered your learning
experience?

Reflection Wiki
Use this wiki to post a weekly self-reflection on what you
have learned or how it has changed your outlook. If you
need ideas, you could use the “KWL” model of journaling
where you write about what you already know about the
current topic, what you want to know about the next topic,
and what you have learned during the week.
At the end of the course, you will summarize your journal to
share with your classmates. You will also respond to your
classmates’ own reflections.

Week 1 – Computer Basics
 Syllabus / Overview (Video)
 Computing Basics Lecture (Video)
 Computer Tour (Video)
 Computer Hardware Simulation (TBD)
 Content Assessment (Quiz)
 Discussion (Forum)
 Self-Reflection Journal (Wiki)

Week 1 – Overview Video
1-2 min video of me introducing the week’s topic and
pointing out important areas of the syllabus.

Week 1 – Computer Basics Video Lecture
5-10 min video covering course content for the week or
providing context for extrenal resources.

Week 1 – Computer Tour Video
Walkthrough of the parts of a computer. Linked from:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/23computer-tour-video.htm

Week 1 – Build a Computer Activity
I would like something more interctive that helps
students understand how the parts of a basic computer
go together, but if I can’t find or make something like
that I would fall back to having students design a
computer and choose all the components here:
http://www.pugetsystems.com/configmenu.php

Week 1 – Content Assessment
Short quiz just to ensure that students have been
exposed to the material and have developed some level
of competency so we can build on that content later.

Week 1 – Discussion Forum
In your own words, define the general components of a
computer that we learned about this week and
describe how they work together. After you have
posted, review the responses from your classmates and
reply to at least 3 to discuss what you think. Was
someone a little off the mark, or did one of your peers
share some insight that helped to further your
understanding?

Week 1 – Reflection Wiki
A simple link back to the actual reflection wiki activity
with a reminder that this should be completed each
week.

Week 2 – Operating Systems
 Overview (Video)
 Operating Systems Lecture (Video)
 iOS 7 (Video)
 Windows 8 (Video)

1-2 min video of me introducing the week’s topic.

Before you review this week's materials, let's do a little
research. Using some trustworthy resources you find
online, describe what both a "kernel" and a "GUI". Your
description doesn't need to be overly technical, but do
cover the role each plays in making a computer
function rather than simply providing a plain definition.
Be sure to link to your sources and quote them where
appropriate.

Week 2 – Operating Systems Video Lecture

Week 2 – iOS 7 Video
Overview of iOS 7 linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ErUMeT7uE

Week 2 – Windows 8 Video
Overview of Windows 8 linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxbHawhzACA

week.

Week 3 – Networks and the Internet
 Networks Lecture (Video)
 “What is the Cloud?” (Video)
 ICANN Internet Infographics

Week 3 – Networks Video Lecture

Week 2 – “What is the Cloud” Video
Simple explaination of cloud computing linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfFMwjYA2I

Week 3 – ICANN Infographics
Graphical explaination of the internet linked from:
http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/govern
ance-2500x1664-21mar13-en.png
http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/ecosyst
em-2500x1622-21mar13-en.png

Having reviewed this week's materials, define "the
cloud" and describe how it works before Wednesday.
After you have posted, review your classmates' posts
and work together to come to a consensus by Saturday.
Pull in any outside resources you need, but be sure to
cite and link to them.

week.

Week 4 – Communication & Social Media
 Comm. & Social Lecture (Video)
 Tech Tip #1 Assignment

Week 4 – Comm. & Social Video Lecture

My first form of electronic communication was the
Hotmail account I set up in jr. high, around 1996.
Hotmail was cool then, I promise. Share your first
experience with electronic communications or social
media. How has your use of these technologies evolved
since then? After you post, respond to what your
classmates have shared about their own experience.

week.

Week 4 – Tech Tip #1
A simple link back to the actual Tech Tip #1 assignment
with a reminder that this assignment will be due in
week 6.

Week 5 – Research
 Library Database Training (Video)

Week 5 – Library Training Videos
Links to a variety of database search tutorials created
by the STLCOP library staff.
These are located on our intranet, so I will post the
links to the course, but they won’t work for anyone
outside of STLCOP.

Based on the subject of your choosing, find 2 sources
of information. Compare and on trust your sources
based on how the trustworthiness of the source
impacts the value and validity of the information. Post
these by Wednesday. By Saturday, respond to your
classmates' posts to discuss their findings.

week.

Week 6 – Security
 Security Lecture (Video)
 How Viruses Work (Video)
 Online Privacy (Video)
 Internet Encryption (Article)
 Tech Tip #1 Due

Week 6 – Security Video Lecture

Week 6 – “How Virsuses Work” Video
Simple explaination of computer viruses linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxal31zIKdE

Week 6 – “Online Privacy” Video
Simple explaination of online privacy linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFfYxgDpRo

Week 6 – Internet Encryption Article
Explaiation of internet encryption linked from:
http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/01/keep-itsecret-keep-it-safe-a-beginners-guide-to-web-safety/

Having reviewed this week's materials, what do you do,
both online and offline, to keep yourself and your
information safe? We are focusing on technologyrelated topics, so for the purposes of this discussion,
stick with information security rather than issues of
physical safety.

Week 6 – Tech Tip #1 Assignment
From the syllabus: For each tech tip you will create a
tutorial for others pertaining to the content of a unit or
other related (pre-approved) topic. The tip can be an
explanation, information, or a how-to. It can have
pictures, screen shots, drawings, or any other content
you feel is appropriate in getting your message across
to others.

week.

Week 7 – Copyright
 Copyright Lecture (Video)
 Everything is a Remix (Video)
 Fair(y) Use Tale (Video)
 Tech Tip Critiques (Forum)

Week 7 – Copyright Video Lecture

Week 6 – “Everything is a Remix” Video
Documentary series on copyright and media creation
linked from:
http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/

Week 6 – “A Fair(y) Use Tale” Video
Video explanation / commentary on copyright law and
fair use doctrine linked from:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo

Describe time when something you wanted or needed
to do was in conflict with copyright law. What
happened, what did you do, and why? Don't criminalize
yourself or your classmates, but do have an open
discussion on where intellectual property laws intersect
with your life.

Week 7 – Tech Tip #1 Critique
Review the tech tips posted by each of your classmates
and post a constructive critique. Did you learn
something new? Was there something that didn't quite
make sense, or did they knock it out of the park?

week.

Week 8 – Web Design
 Web Design Lecture (Video)
 Design Principles (Article)

Week 8 – Web Design Lecture Video

Week 8 – Design Principles Article
Web article describing design principles used by web
designers, linked from:
http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/31/1
0-principles-of-effective-web-design/

Based on this week's materials, describe what makes a
website usable and effective. Use your own words.
Also, share a link to a website you feel exemplifies
these principles and describe what, specifically, you feel
makes the site effective.

week.

Week 9 – Applications
 Applications Lecture (Video)
 Application Site Links

Week 9 – Applications Lecture (Video)

Week 9 – Application Links
Providing links to product sites for several well known
applications for reference, comparison, etc.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-office-365-for-home-or-forbusiness-office-online-FX101825692.aspx?CTT=97

http://www.apple.com/creativity-apps/mac/
http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/business/products.html

Choose an application (or mobile app) that you use on
a weekly basis and write a post describing 3 specific
attributes or features of the software that cause you to
continue using it week after week. Check your
classmates' posts before responding. If your app has
already been mentioned, choose another.

week.

Week 10 – Creating Media
 Creating Media Lecture (Video)
 Media Creation Tool Links

Week 10 – Creating Media Lecture (Video)

Week 10 – Media Creation Tool Links
Providing links to product sites for several well known
applications for reference, comparison, etc.
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
http://www.gimp.org

http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/
http://www.apple.com/mac/imovie/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/movie-maker#t1=overview

While extensive media creation is beyond the scope of
this course, the tech tip assignment you recently
completed was a media creation project. Describe the
process and tools you used to complete that project.
Did you have to learn any new skills? Did you have past
content creation experience to transfer to this project?
Post your response by Wednesday and respond to your
classmates by Saturday.

week.

Week 11 – Future Technology
 Corning “Day Made of Glass” (Video)
 Inside Microsoft R&D (Video)

Week 11 – “Day Made of Glass” Video
Corning technology concept video linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkHpNnXLB0

Week 11 – “Microsoft Research” Video
Tour of Microsoft’s R&D lab linked from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf-9Sh47l5A

The technology industry moves at a rapid pace. The
technologies you saw in the videos I shared could come
to market next year, or we may never see those
products. Find an article or news story describing a new
technology (not a whole product) to share with the
class. Post a link to your source as well as a brief
explanation of what this technology does and how you
think it might affect our lives if it comes to market.

week.

Week 12 – Tech Tip #2 (group)
 Tech Tip #2 Due
 Group Collaboration (Chat)

1-2 min video of me introducing the week’s activity.

Week 12 – Tech Tip #2 (group)
From the syllabus: For each tech tip you will create a
tutorial for others pertaining to the content of a unit or
other related (pre-approved) topic. The tip can be an
explanation, information, or a how-to. It can have
pictures, screen shots, drawings, or any other content
you feel is appropriate in getting your message across
to others.

Week 12 – Tech Tip #2 Group Chat
A simple chat room configured so that each group for
the tech tip #2 project ahs their own room to
communicate.

week.

Week 13 – Tech Tip #2 Critiques
 Tech Tip #2 Critiques (Forum)

Week 13 – Tech Tip # 2 Critique
Review the tech tips posted by each of the
other groups and post a constructive critique.
Did you learn something new? Was there
something that didn't quite make sense, or did
they knock it out of the park?

week.

Week 14 – Wrap Up
 Tech Tip #2 Critiques (Forum) cont.
 Reflection Sharing (Forum)

Week 14 – Tech Tip #2 Critique cont.
A simple link back to the actual Tech Tip #2 Critique
Forum with a reminder that this discussion should
continue.

Week 14 – Wiki Reflections Discussion
Summarize your reflection wiki posts from the
rest of the course and shaper what you learned
with your classmates. Have you gained any new
knowledge or insight? How will the things you
have learned in this course affect your other
studies?

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