1. presented by Ken Baldauf COMPUTER LITERACY RELEVANT TODAY

2. presented by Ken Baldauf COMPUTER LITERACY RELEVANT TODAY

3. 3 AXIOMS 1.The “Intro Computer Course” can be a relevant course for students. 2.Everyone benefits from more computing and technology in the curriculum. 3.It’s not just what we teach, it’s also how we teach it.

4. 1.The “Intro Computer Course” can be a relevant course for students.

5. Computer Literacy Requirement Relevant circa 1997 @ FSU Basic familiarity with computer hardware, operating systems, and file concepts; working knowledge of a word processor or text editor and at least one other software application (e.g., spreadsheet, database, etc.); working knowledge of the World Wide Web (WWW) and electronic mail.

6. Computer Literacy Course (Intro Course) Relevant circa 1997 @ FSU Computer Concepts Digital Technology Hardware Software Internet Networking Microsoft Windows File management Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Access Web/Email

7. Computer Literacy Today Computer Concepts? Microsoft Windows? Microsoft Office? Web/Email? Do incoming students already know these topics and have these skills? What is relevant? A recent IDC study reveals that the top two skills employers look for in new hires are oral and written communication and Microsoft Office.recent IDC study

8. Computer Literacy Today Mac Mobile Platforms BYOD Apps apps and apps Cloud Computing Online Collaboration Social Media Computer Security Social Issues What is new? Including coverage of these technologies increases relevance!

9. OUTDATE IRRELEVANT CONTENT SKILLS TOO EASY FOR MOST OUTDATE IRRELEVANT CONTENT SKILLS TOO EASY FOR MOST A shift is necessary. NEW RELEVANT CONTENT MORE CHALLENGING SKILLS NEW RELEVANT CONTENT MORE CHALLENGING SKILLS

10. Relevant Computer Literacy Today Computer Concepts + Current events Information security Social issues Mobile devices & apps Microsoft Windows + Mac Microsoft Office + Office 365, Google Docs, online collaboration, mobile productivity Personal Info Management Social media Soft Skills + remedial support

11. AXIOM #1 The “Intro Course” will be relevant for students today so long as: 1.it addresses contemporary skills and content 2.it challenges the majority of the students.

12. 2.Everyone benefits from more computing and technology in the curriculum.

13. BEYOND

14. One approach Goal: Exposure to CS & Programming 19992016 NSF Grant $5.2 Million A new course under development that seeks to broaden participation in computing and computer science Course to launch in Fall 2016 AP exam in May 2017 http://www.csprinciples.org/ Very different goal from computer literacy. National Research Council Teaches three kinds of knowledge: intellectual capabilities, foundational concepts, and skills that are essential for fluency with IT.

15. Competent use of a discipline-useful software package The ability to perform simple transactions using the Web/Internet Associated with each major is a required course(s) that provides instruction in the discipline-specific computer skills, and students passing this course(s) with a grade of “C–” or better will be considered to have completed the requirement. Computer Literacy Requirement Relevant TODAY @ FSU Another approach Goal: Advanced Skills in Major SACS ACCREDITED

17. Teaching Valuable Technology Courses CGS 2518 Spreadsheets for Business CGS 2821 Intro to Website Design CGS 2835 Web Development COM 3332 Communication Technologies COP2258 Object-Oriented Programming DIG 3118 Digital Graphic Design DIG 3725 Game Design IDC 3931 BIG DATA GEO 4930 Geographic Information Systems LIS 4930 Social Media Management LIS 4930 Mobile App Design Over 2,000 student per semester enrolled. Above and beyond Computer Literacy course enrollments!

18. AXIOM #3…

19. It’s not just what we teach, it’s also how we teach it.

20. Talkin’ about the iGeneration “From iPods to smartphones to Facebook, today’s youth are more plugged in than ever before, and it’s increasingly clear that they do not respond to traditional teaching methods – textbooks and lectures – in the same way as previous generations.” http://www.csudh.edu/psych/lrosen.htm RELEVANCE!

21. http://www.teachemerge.com/ Blended LearningBlended Learning - combining online learning activities with face-to-face class meetings Flipped ClassroomFlipped Classroom- students acquire knowledge independently through online and/or group activities (rather than through lecture) allowing the teacher to serve as a facilitator and tutor during class time Active LearningActive Learning - places the focus of the responsibility of learning on the learners Project-based LearningProject-based Learning - students work in groups, under the guidance of the teacher, to solve problems or answer driving questions that have to do with real-life situations Collaborative LearningCollaborative Learning - when two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together GamificationGamification - the use of games and competition as educational tools Online Learning CommunitiesOnline Learning Communities - utilizing social media to create online groups dedicated to achieving a shared learning objective New Teaching Methods

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