COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title: Basic Computer and Information Literacy

COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title: Basic Computer and Information Literacy CGS 1070-2202 Online Semester 0525 Spring 2017

Syllabus Addendum: www.spcollege.edu/addendum

INSTRUCTOR Name: Audra Liswith, MS Email: [email protected] Phone: 727-341-3032 Office and Online Chat Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Call/Email for an appointment Office Location: EpiCenter, 1-127 Instructor Web Page: https://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/liswith.audra

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Dean: Dr. Sharon Setterlind Office Location: TE 116C, St Pete/Gibbs Campus Office Phone Number: (727)341-4724 Email: [email protected]

Web Page: http://www.spcollege.edu/ccit/

COURSE INFORMATION Course Description: This course is designed to develop computer competencies and literacy. It introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and data storage techniques. An introduction to a word processing and a spreadsheet program is included. Further, the course will introduce students to the core concepts of computer literacy and essential techniques for locating, analyzing, organizing and presenting information. The course also provides strategies for using a variety of electronic resources while emphasizing internet ethics and security. Course Goals: 1. Students will select appropriate basic computer operations and functions. 2. Students will perform tasks using a word processing program.

of 8 3. Students will perform tasks using a spreadsheet program. 4. Students will select appropriate legal and ethical use of intellectual property. 5. Students will select the appropriate features/functions to maintain online privacy and to communicate effectively in an online environment. Course Objectives: 1. The student will select appropriate basic computer operations and functions by: a. defining hardware and software terms. b. identifying hardware components of a computer. c. identifying basic computer operations and explaining their functions. d. performing tasks using current computing technologies and data storage techniques. 2. The student will perform tasks using a word processing program by: a. creating, saving and opening a file. b. entering, editing, copying, pasting and moving text. c. using spelling, grammar, and thesaurus tools. d. changing fonts, alignment, line spacing, margins, and page breaks. e. viewing and printing a document. 3. The student will perform tasks using a spreadsheet program by: a. creating a spreadsheet. b. formatting the spreadsheet with bold, italic, and centering; changing row/column size; inserting/deleting a row/column. c. creating and copying formulas to sum and average values. d. creating a chart from the spreadsheet. e. saving and printing the spreadsheet in both values and cell formulas format. 4. The student will select appropriate legal and ethical use of intellectual property by: a. defining intellectual property, copyright, fair use, piracy and plagiarism. b. identifying laws that protect against copyright infringement. c. identifying types of information that are protected under current copyright laws. 5. The student will select the appropriate features/functions to maintain online privacy and to communicate effectively in an online environment by: a. defining the basic principles of netiquette. b. identifying acceptable and unacceptable online communication behavior. c. creating secure user names and passwords from a user’s perspective. Prerequisites: None Availability of Course Content: Once you complete Begin Here quiz with a 100% the course content will be available for you to complete. Course work needs to be completed by the assigned due dates on the class calendar. Working ahead or completing the coursework early is allowed.

No midterm or final exam are required in this course.

Proctored Testing Information: www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/ecampus/proctored_testing

of 8 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION Required Textbook: Basic Computer and Information Literacy Publisher Information: Pearson ISBN Number: 9781323580639 Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Professional For students that do not have the required software: SPC provides Microsoft Office to all students at no extra cost. Login to MySPC and look in My Resources. Microsoft Student Download pdf You may also visit SPC Campus Learning Support Commons and Libraries to utilize college computers with the needed software. In Class Students: No software is required as long as you complete your assignments in class or at the Learning Support Commons. Bookstore: www.spcollege.edu/textbooks Library: www.spcollege.edu/libraries

LEARNER SUPPORT Accessibility: This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future. If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability: St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility

Academic Support Services: www.spcollege.edu/support On-Campus Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=2 Online Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=3

of 8 Student Services and Resources: www.spcollege.edu/services

IMPORTANT DATES Course Dates: Monday, March 20th- Friday, April 21st See your MySPC course schedule Drop Date: Tuesday, March 21st- See Academic Calendar Withdrawal Date: Monday, April 10th- See Academic Calendar Financial Aid Dates: www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION In this section, you can provide discipline-specific information as well as program information with links (e.g., disposition, standards, etc.)

ATTENDANCE The College-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#attend The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus. For this class, attendance is defined as… Students are expected to demonstrate punctual and complete attendance of all classes/lessons. If students miss a class, or fall behind in their work in MyCourses, they may be considered as nonparticipating at the 60% mark and receive a “WF” as a grade per College Board Rule. If proven extenuating circumstances arise, students should contact their instructor immediately. Participation: Immediately following the 60% point of the course, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class/MyCourses. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Active participation takes into account regular attendance, participation in class discussions, engagement in independent and collaborative assignments, and completion of other in-and-out-of-class assignments. Students will be able to withdraw from the course themselves at any time during the term. However, in order to receive a “W,” instead of a “WF,” they must withdraw before the 60% deadline.

GRADING Students who successfully complete this course will earn one college credit toward their grade point average (GPA). Students will complete assigned exercises, projects,

of 8 and quizzes for a cumulative total of 320 possible points. Students will earn a letter grade based on the grade scale identified below. A= 90-100% 288 -- 320 B= 80-89% 256 -- 287 C= 70-79% 224 -- 255 D= 60-69% 192-- 223 F= below 59% <191

ASSIGNMENTS See Assignment Checklist for detailed due dates Assignment Title Possible Points Due Dates Introduction Discussion 10 See Assignment Checklist Introduction to MyCourses Certificate 40 Dropbox Assignment Begin Quiz 10 Computer Basics Quiz 20 Computer Basics Discussion 15 Word Chapter 2 Dropbox Assignment 40 Word Chapter 3 Dropbox Assignment 40 Excel Chapter 4 Dropbox Assignment 40 Excel Chapter 5 Dropbox Assignment Optional assignment no points awarded Internet Quiz 20 Ethics Discussion 15 Ethics Quiz 20 Security Quiz 20 Security Discussion 15 Mobile Device Discussion 15 **Subject to change with notification**

STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS If there are problems with completion of the assignment by the appointed date, the student must discuss the matter with the instructor PRIOR to the due date. See each week's folder for specific due dates. It is the student's responsibility to follow the schedule of class assignments. Late work will not be accepted, graded, or reviewed unless permission is granted PRIOR to assignment due dates. In the event an emergency occurs, please contact your instructor regarding college policy for submitting documentation. You will need access to Microsoft Office 2016 Word and Excel for this class. All SPC campus libraries have these programs loaded on their computers. If you have a later version of Office you may not have all the tools needed to complete all application tasks which could result in points lost.

of 8 Also see Student Expectations found in the Syllabus Addendum Instructor Expectations I will provide meaningful activities to develop your technical and software skills. I will be available to you if you have questions or concerns. I will respond to emails within 24 hours. I will respond thoughtfully and critically to your comments, questions, and written assignments. I will evaluate your coursework in a timely manner and will communicate to you when you should expect your grade on a particular assignment. As the field of computer and information technology is vast and constantly changing, I will be your fellow learner. Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#onlineguide Academic Honesty: www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty Netiquette: • Electronic communication (email, discussion forums, etc.) is how you share ideas with other participants in this course. Online environments can separate the person from the ideas received in this course. Remember, like you, someone is on the other side of an email or discussion posting. Communicate with fellow participants as you would in a face-to-face course. • Your coursework is more than learning facts; you are preparing for a career. You are learning to interact with your fellow course participants as you would in your future professional life. Your conduct in this course should reflect this. Your communication should follow standard rules for grammar and spelling (unless in an online chat) and be clear, concise and intelligent. • People have the right to disagree with you. However, disagreement should never be personal. Online discussions are a means to share ideas and practice the skill of persuasion. Persuasive speech cannot be achieved with hurtful, hateful or inappropriate language. Review your posts before you publish and reread them for unintended meanings. • Cultural influences can influence communication in terms of phrasing and word choice. The lack of visual and auditory clues may affect meaning, as well. Before jumping to conclusions, ask for clarification.

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

of 8 TECHNOLOGY Minimum Technology Requirements: Computer Guidelines and Specifications for Online/Blended Classes

Item Recommended Minimum Technology Requirements for CCIT Programs

Processor Dual-core processor (Intel or AMD)

Memory 4 GB (or higher)

Disk Storage Adequate free space for storage of class files

Video Card 256 MB (or higher)

Monitor/Speakers 15” or larger Flat LCD Panel

Media Drive 16x DVD +/- RW

Operating Windows 7 (or higher) System

Network Interface High Speed Broadband Internet Connection (Cable or DSL)

Microsoft Office Suite 2010 or newer with the following: Software  Word  Excel  Access  PowerPoint (CGS 1070 and CGS 1100 require 2016 Professional) Reliable and daily access to a personal computer (PC) from day 1 of Access class as below: requirements  Ability to download/upload documents and files  Browsers: o Internet Explorer (version 11 or higher) o Firefox (version 31.0 or higher o Google Chrome 36.0

These are the minimum suggested technology requirements necessary to complete the programs within CCIT. All students and instructors are required to have access to a personal computer, personal high speed access to the Internet, and a college provided email account. The “minimum requirements” pertain to Windows Operating System

of 8 compatible personal computers. These minimum requirements are a general recommendation for all CCIT courses. Some courses may have additional software and hardware requirements in order for students to be successful. NOTE: Mac computers are not acceptable for most of the courses and may cause the student undue frustrations. Instructors do not support issues with Mac computers.

Minimum Technical Skills: (For all online courses) An Internet connection is necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer course work, and receive feedback from your instructional associate and/or professor. For web-based courses, students should have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use as well as access to a computer with a broadband (DSL, cable, satellite) Internet connection. As an online student you will have a much different "classroom" experience than a traditional student. In order to ensure that you are fully prepared for your online courses, following is a list of expectations and requirements: 1. Self-discipline 2. Problem solving skills 3. Critical thinking skills 4. Enjoy communication in the written word As part of your online experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technology mediums as part of your curriculum: 1. Communicate via email including sending attachments 2. Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer 3. Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to a classroom Web site. 4. Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files 5. Have easy access to the Internet

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Technical Support: www.spcollege.edu/helpdesk