Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GRAD-0011
Organization's ID:
S1 - 118474099
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Literacy and Basic Computing or Basic Application Usage
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to computing fundamentals; how a computer works, digital communication skills, social networking, and internet issues; how to practice essential digital skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and creating presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore the internet and how to ethically use online technology
  • Examine how computers work
  • Discover the basics of telecommunications and internet technology
  • Practice working with word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and presentations.

General Topics:

  • Understanding computersinternet
  • Email & messaging
  • Online security
  • Digital communications
  • Basic operations & word processing
  • Spreadsheets & databases
  • Presentations & multimedia
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from Graduation Alliance

(GRAD-0003)
(GRAD-0021)
(GRAD-0022)
(GRAD-0011)
(GRAD-0025)
(GRAD-0005)