Welcome to CL120

Frank Schneemann, MS EdTech
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June 4

• Orientation
• Please view the video below for a basic understanding of the way that computers work

  • Computer Memory

• We will be using a program called MyITLab from Pearson Education. Please review the following materials to become acquainted with the program

• • Need help

  • Install & Launch Video
  • Home Computer Set-Up
  • First Day of Class
  • Mac User - Click Here
• You can purchase a license for MyITLab by clicking here
• Ch 1 Getting Started with Windows 7

• Ch 2 Managing Libraries, Folders, Files and Using Search

• Ch 3 Getting Started with Internet Explorer 8

• Ch 4 Using the Coimmon Features of Microsoft Office 2010

• Ch 5 Creating Documents with Microsoft Word 2010

• Ch 7 Creating a Worksheet and Charting Data in Excel

• Ch 9 Getting Started with Microsoft Office Power Point

• Ch 19 Formatting PowerPoint Presentations

• Final Exam

Course Description

CL 120. Computer Literacy 1 unit Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour Offered: Variable Fee: $1. Emphasizes input and output devices, the central processing unit, primary and secondary storage, software, programming languages, and navigation of the course management system. Provides interaction with a microcomputer operating system, spreadsheets, word processing, and Internet software. (Not open to students with credit in CIS 101 or MATH 130.) [D; CSU]

Computer Literacy Requirement

Computer Literacy Requirement The requirement for the associate degree is satisfactory completion (grade “C” or better or credit) in one course (minimum 1 unit) selected from those listed below. Computer literacy is defined as an awareness of the impact that the electronic digital computer is having on contemporary society and the ability to use the computer to perform fundamental tasks that would be encountered in educational and job-related areas where it has the most widespread use. Students who have a background in computers may substitute a more advanced computer course or may have this requirement waived by verified work experience in the computer field. For Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) nursing majors the computer literacy requirement is met by completion of courses for the major.

Units

• Units are accessible online with provided student accounts through MyITLab

• Students are expected to study each Unit and be prepared for the nightly lessons

• This is not a "self-study" course. We will teach each unit with teacher prepared PowerPoints. Every concept in the curriculum will be reviewed by the teacher

• Each of the Units has an accompanying quiz. Look upon the quizzes as a learning tool, rather than a measure of knowledge

• Students may retake the quizzes if they are not satisfied with their grade

• You are encouraged to ask the teacher for help with any concepts that are giving you trouble.

• Students are not permitted to take quizzes at home - must be done in class

ATTENDANCE

• Students are expected to come to class on time

• Since this is an 8 week course, missing one class is like missing a week of a semester

• If for some reason you are not able to attend class, inform the teacher

• If you decided to drop the course, make sure you do an official drop through the College

  • It is the students responsibility to officially drop classes

  • Students who stop attending but have not officially dropped the class will receive an F grade

• Absences & Tardiness:
  • Any student with excessive absences, late arrivals and/or early departures will be eligible to be dropped. Excessive tardiness or leaving early is defined as arriving late or leaving prior to the completion of class more than three times. Tardiness/leaving early beyond the third incident usually results in the student being dropped. If any student is in excess of 15 minutes late or leaves more than 15 minutes prior to the end of class, said student will be considered absent for the entire class period. If you are more than 15 minutes late for a test, you will not be eligible to take the test. Unavoidable absences must be cleared with the instructor via e-mail before the absence occurs.

   

Holidays

• July 4th, American Independence Day

Academic Success Center Referral

I am credentialed by the State of California to teach in all of the Special Education areas

If you need special help, let me know.

• As adults, students are expected to behave in a mature, responsible manner.
• Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in suspension from the class for the day, please refer to the SWC Catalog for additional information.
• A positive and safe learning environment will be maintained at all times
• Software packages in the lab contain copyright material. Students cannot copy (in whole or in part) any software application. For detailed requirements, refer to the SWC Catalog.
• Be sure ALL discussion posts, email, and assignments submitted respect all persons and groups and in no way contain any lewd, indecent or obscene material.
• Additional information is found in the SWC Catalog