Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have become familiar with the main microcomputer components and their function; be able to use major applications such as wordprocessing, database, spreadsheet and graphics software; be able to review and categorise educational software; have become familiar with software licence requirements; be able to prepare an educational policy on the use of microcomputers in teaching/learning activities; plan a unit of work in which microcomputer software is used as the major resource.
Synopsis This subject examines the effects of teaching about and with computers on the content and processes of learning in schools. Uses of computers in education. Integration of computers into the curriculum. Evaluation of software. Information processing, wordprocessing, graphics, communications and simulation software. School policy development.
Assessment Two assignments (1000 words each): 25% each + One assignment (2000 words): 50%