Introduction to Digital Literacy Visual Syllabus Example for our course shell in Blackboard.

1. Visual Course Syllabus
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Introduction to Digital Literacy

2. Course Logistics
 Course Title:
Introduction to Digital Literacy
 Course Meeting/Location:
Blackboard Course Management System
 Dates:
August 21, 2012-December 19, 2012
 Course Time:
See due dates for assignments
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3. Course Logistics
 Instructor Information:
Beashua Spearman, B.A.
 Phone: (555) 555-0055
 Email: bspearman000@gmail.com
 Degrees:
 Bachelor of Arts, History (B.A.)
 Master of Education, Educational
Technology(anticipated Fall 2012)
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4. Course Logistics
 Instructor Information:
Beashua Spearman, B.A.
 Phone: (555) 555-0055
 Email: bspearman000@gmail.com
Office Hours
 Elluminate Office Hours
 Monday & Wednesday 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
 By Appointment
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5. Course Logistics
Instructor Information: Beashua Spearman, B.A.
Technology Interests:
 Integrating technology into the classroom
 Teaching Online
 Teaching Vocational Education Classes
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 Adult Education & Andragogy
 Distance Learning

6. COURSE LOGISTICS
Instructor Information:
Beashua Spearman, B.A.
 My Personal Interests:
Apart from my academic interests, I
enjoy cooking, volunteering, and spending
time with my husband and our spoiled
German Shepherd, Eboni.
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7. Course Description
Prerequisite:
 None
Required Materials:
 Textbook- Simplified Computers 7th ed by
Paul McFedries, Wiley Publishing, Inc.
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8. Course Description
 Hardware Minimum Requirements:
 Computer processor (CPU) 1 GHz frequency or above
 Your computer should display 256 colors
 High Speed Internet Connection
 10 GB hard disk drive
 512 MB Memory (RAM)
 CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM
 Sound Card w/Speakers
 Microphone
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9. Course Description
Software Minimum Requirements:
 Word Processing Software: Microsoft Office Word
2007 or higher or Open Office
 Web Browser: (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google
Chrome)
 New version of Adobe Reader
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10. Course Description
Course Policies:
 Open to adults 18 and over
 See class schedule for due dates
 Books and Supplies are the student’s
responsibility
 Students are required to participate
 View class schedule for assignment due dates
 Review the adult education center’s student
handbook
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11. Course Description
Attendance:
 Students must complete 64 total hours
 Students must complete 22 hours/week
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 This class is designed for students that have little to no
computer experience.
 This class will explore basic concepts of the computer.
 Students will learn computer hardware, and how to use it.
 They will learn introduction into word processing
 Using the internet
 Social networking
 Email

12. Course Description
Course Goal:
 The goal of this course is to educate students in learning how to
become proficient in basic computer and internet operations.
Course Objectives:
 Students will differentiate the five different types of
computers.
 Students will summarize three different types of operating
systems and how they differ.
 Students will use Windows 7 to create two folders, rename
them, and delete them.
 Students will use the internet for communication,
information, and collaboration.
 Students will use word processing applications for basic
communication.
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13. Course Activities
 Introduction:
Students will complete introduction
assignments and complete them to the
discussion board.
 Blog, Wiki and Discussion Activities:
Students will complete various activities to
encourage communication and collaboration
with their peers.
 Basic Computer Activities:
Students will complete activities using
websites such as the BBC Computer Tutor

14. Course Activities
 Basic Internet Activities:
Students will complete activities using
websites such as the BBC Internet Tutor and
GCF Learn Free.
 Email Communication:
Students will create an email account and
correspond via email.
 Brief Quizzes:
Students will complete short quizzes that
will include a review prior to completing the
quiz about the course lessons.

15. Course Grading Information
Grading:
 There is no grading scale for this class
 Students are required to complete 64 hours
Certificates:
 Certificates of completion are issued to
students upon completion of 64hours.
 Please ensure we have your correct mailing
address.