IT 0111 Course Outline

Ordinary Diploma in Education, Science Mathematic and Information

ICT Department

Course Outline

Course code and name: IT 0111 Essentials of Information and Communication Technology

Course weight: (7.5 Credits)

Year course offered: First year, semester 2, Oct 2016

Course delivery mode: Course delivery mode  Lecture , Practical, Assignment, independent studies, 

Office location: Library building- Upstairs.

Course duration: 15 weeks

Course description

This course is designed to orient student teachers to the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their applications in education. The course provides practical knowledge and skills prerequisite for technology integration in teaching and learning process. Students will also become familiar with system security and gain reflective experiences in assuring smooth use of Computer in teaching and learning. In general students will cover basics of computer and application software for word processing and presentation software necessary for teaching and learning.

  Course objectives

At the end of this course a student is expected to:

 1. Identify traditional ICTs  such as transistor radios, video, telephony and analogue televisions

2. Identify of  modern ICTs  such as Computer and its peripherals

 3. Analyze basics computer network and its application in education.

 4. Be able to demonstrate understanding of  Computer system security

5. Type using computer keyboard in relative high speed. 

6. Use Microsoft word application in education.

7. Use Microsoft PowerPoint application in education.

Expected learning outcomes Graduates are expected to:

1. Prepare ICT-based teaching and learning materials

 2. Identify teaching and learning methods that facilitate application and implementation of ICT based lessons in classrooms

3. Integrate ICT tools and resources in teaching and learning

4. Store ICT-based teaching and learning materials for future use. 

Course content Introduction to traditional ICTs

Time /week	Subtopic	Key teaching point
1st	Introduction to signal transmission technologies	Transistor  radios, video, telephony and analogue TVs
	Analogue transmission technology	Analogue ICT tools, The use of traditional ICTs in education, Introduction to modern ICTs (Computer and its peripherals)
2nd	Digital technology	Merits of digital technology, Digital ICT tools, Computer as a special digital ICT tool
	History of computer	computer generations, computer types and computer classifications
3rd	Basic computer operations	computer hardware and software with their basic functions Basic computer networks and its application
	Introduction to computer networks	History of networking, components of network and basic functions of network.
4th	Categories of computer networks	Clint-server network, Peer-to-Peer network and LAN, WAN, MAN INTERNET.
5th	Computer network design	Network transmission and basic technologies that is star topology, ring topology and bus topology.
6th	Network application programs	Browsers e.g. internet explorer, downloader managers etc
7th	Search engines and their application	Types of search engines, basic search techniques, advanced search techniques, open/free source books and journals, open digital libraries, Wikipedia  and blogs.
8th	Emails use and creation	General architecture of electronic mail and protocols, E-mail addresses(Primary domain and secondary domain )  Computer system and network security
9th	Introduction to computer system and network security	- meaning, goals and functions of computer system and network security, vulnerability of computer and network system.
10th	Threats and attacks	- Network, computer, and web attack and attackers, Perceive and active attack.
11th	Important security precautions/defense	Safety computing procedure
12th	Computer security service, policies and mechanisms	Protection of files, documents, folders, programs and other software against attacks from virus, worms or Trojan horse, inscription, secure networks, social engineering,  Microsoft word application
13th	Typing skills	Creating of documents Using Microsoft office word:- Editing, formatting, layout,  creating mail merge, changing views and referencing that insert citation and bibliography
14th	Microsoft equation editor	- Creating mathematics expression using Microsoft Equation editor.
15th	Microsoft PowerPoint application	Creating presentations using Microsoft office PowerPoint: - Editing, formatting, layout of slides, inserting objects, animating, creating out presentations and customize animation using master slide, combine presentation with audio and video.

Course Assessment

Course work 50%
Assessment method/Tools	Due Time	Marks
Test 1	Fifth week	15%
Test 2	Tenth week	15%
Quizzes		5%
Individual assignment	Third week	2.5%
Group Assignment	Ninth week	2.5%
Practical		10%
Total		50%
Semester    examination    50%

References 

Aduwa-Ogiegbaen, S. E., &Iyamu, E. O. S. (2005). Using Information and Communication Technology in Secondary Schools in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects. Educational Technology and Society, 8 (1), 104-112.

 Jonassen, D. H. (1999). Computer as mind tool for schools: Engaging critical thinking, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall.

UNESCO. (2008). ICT competency standards for teachers: Implementation guidelines. Version 1.0.deFontenoy: UNESCO.

URT.(2007). Information and Communication Technology Academic Syllabus for Certificate Course in Primary Education.MOEVT: Dar es Salaam. URT (2007).Information and Communication Technology policy for basic education. Dar es Salaam: Mture Press.

Sugiyama, M. (2005). Exploring the Practical use of ICT tools by Teachers for Making Supplemental Teaching/Learning Materials in Secondary Schools in Tanzania, as an Effort of Supporting Students Learning in Science and Mathematics. Unpublished, Master’s Dissertation. Enschede: University of Twente.