A Modular Approach to Building Adult Computing Competencies: The Desktop Computer Series.

Autor/in	Joseph, John J.
Titel	A Modular Approach to Building Adult Computing Competencies: The Desktop Computer Series.
Quelle	(1983), (14 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Unterricht; Lehrer; Adult Education; Computer Literacy; Course Descriptions; Course Evaluation; Course Organization; Curriculum Development; Databases; Individual Needs; Learning Modules; Microcomputers; Objectives; Systems Development; Word Processing + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Instruction; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsprozess; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Computerkenntnisse; Kursstrukturplan; Course organisation; Kurskonzept; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Datenbank; Learning module; Lernmodul; Goal definition; Zielsetzung; System development; Systementwicklung; Textverarbeitung
Abstract	The Fox Valley Technical Institute's approach to teaching adults about computers is based on three underlying premises: there is a widespread need for adult education related to desktop computers; the needs are not the same for everyone; and to be effective, a program that addresses these needs must be flexible, pertinent, and current. (Desktop is a generic term, representing home computers, microcomputers, personal computers, and small business computers). The course hierarchy is explained and illustrated and the content and objectives of 11 4-week modules are outlined: Introduction to Desktop Computers, BASIC for Desktop Computers I and II, File Processing in BASIC, BASIC in the Classroom, Business Applications in BASIC, System Design for Desktop Computers I and II, Spreadsheet Applications, Word Processing Applications, and Database Manager Applications. Discussion of the development process covers competency objectives; curriculum development (scheduling, standardization, software programs to support specific course modules); and building in flexibility (feedback, revision, and evaluation). A course evaluation form is included. A brief overview of future directions includes additional courses, workshop format, credit courses, and a proposal to establish an information systems laboratory. (LMM)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC