AUTHOR: JESSIE MOSES.


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Copyright Laws. The Copyright Bill states that the whole field of information technology has thrown up new aspects which require protection. Persons flouting the law can get jail sentences and fines.




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PRE-TEST/POST-TEST


Discuss the role of Information Technology/Systems in education? You may consider questions such as: What are the functions that computers offer in learning and teaching? Why should computers be used in education? What are the advantages of Information Technology in education-are there any disadvantages?
THE LAUNCHING OF THE BOOK!
FOCUS AREAS!

This project will focuses on key issues based on definitions which need clarification. The first issue relates to the concept of
Multilateralism.



Multilateralism is an international cooperative arrangement defined as an "institutional form that coordinates relations among three or more states on the basis of generalized principles of conduct" (Ruggie, 1993:11). Multilateralism may occur in a variety of institutional settings including international organizations, international regimes, and international orders, such as the open trading system of the late nineteenth century or in the era of the global economy of the late twentieth century.



Deeper integration

Deeper integration occurs when the harmonization of policies moves beyond the removal of border barriers. It is in contrast with shallow integration that is removing border barriers and providing for national treatment (Lawrence, 1997: 59)



Internationalization



The term internationalization refers to increasing geographical dispersal of the economic activity, whereas globalization implies a degree of 'functional integration' between these dispersed activities (Dicken, 1992)



Globalization



The term globalization is normally used to describe the state of multilateral economic relations in the world today. Globalization is generally understood in terms of multilateral trade and reduction of barriers to trade and the flow of goods and services, capital and finance across nations. Globalization can be defined as 'the increasing internationalization of the production, distribution and marketing of goods and services' (Harris 1993). This trend is largely the result of the globalization of financial and capital markets, increased flows of foreign direct investment, the rapid diffusion of new communications technologies and the adoption by multinational enterprises of new organizational forms of production. At the microeconomic level, globalization is defined in terms of corporate strategies of the multinational enterprises, 'strategic alliances' between firms as well as firm competition, and the evolution of global firms and industries (Porter, 1986).


CURBING THE BRAIN DRAIN.

Controlling or taxing the international migration of indigenously trained professionals!

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Parents and teachers must not be afraid to use the vast potential of the Internet. They must be educated about the risks and benefits of surfing the Net. Some kids become endangered on-line if they are not taught the rules of "driving" on the electronic "SuperHighway". It is necessary to enhance interest and improve visual literacy in a unit by using PowerPoint slides as visuals.

A TECHNOLOGY PLAN.

Adult students who are already proficient in using the software PowerPoint and who are experienced computer users will work on-line and participate in developing the NotesPage portion of a PowerPoint presentation prepared by the teacher. A unit of study designed by the teacher on the theme "Upgrading your computer networking information system hardware, software and networked peripherals such as the printer, the learning environment, in order to minimize hazards associated with computer usage". A diskette with the content material and the PowerPoint slides will also be mailed to each student by e-mail.

Students' interest will increase with the use of these PowerPoint slides and images which are visuals; memory will be enhanced and teaching becomes effective. The teacher functions as a facilitator responding to questions by e-mail. Each week lecture, assignments, readings, and links to related World Wide Web sites will be posted. Students can access course-work materials at any time, 24 hours per day. Technical assistance will be available via the telephone and e-mail.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT.


At the end of this curriculum unit the student will:


(1) Be able to write texts from graphics.

(2) Appreciate the use of audio-visuals and Powerpoint slides in enhancing interest in this unit.



(3) Verbalize their understanding of the curriculum content mastered with the use of this technology.

(5) To use these skills to acquire income by working for themselves or searching for a job.




THE UNIT-A SUMMARY OF CONTENT





Upgrade your networking software, hardware, and computer environment in order to minimize hazards and to meet legal and ethical standards.

PowerPoint slides and images used as visuals enhance interest and learning about the content of this multi-faceted thematic unit. In this project you will be given several Powerpoint slides and asked to use the "Notes Page" View of each slide and design and type a summary page based on several slides of a presentation.




LESSON CONTENT MATERIAL.



SECURITY




Allowing for access to shared data raises the problem of security. Before putting information on a network, decisions must be made as to who will have access to what data and the level of security required. Adequate security controls must be implemented in the network software. If the network is accesible through a dial-up connection or the Internet, security concerns are multiplied. Security "firewalls" can be set up in which a single computer is directly connected to the Internet. Files are transferred between the Internet computer and network under tight security control. Not all threats to network security come from outside the organization. Procedures must be in place to protect data from theft or damage by disgruntled or terminated employees. Employees may bring in illegal copies of software and install them on their workstations, possibly making them available for others to copy. A company may then be held liable for software piracy.


UPGRADE YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEMS!!

CONTENT OF THE UNIT.


This is an integrated customized unit based on Upgrading your networking hardware, software, information system, telecommunications networks and applications, computer security issues, privacy issues, and ethical issues in information systems.
Integrating technology into your classroom is fun and easy. Microsoft 2000is a valuable tool software package for teachers. Computers are a great asset to students with disabilities. All students must have equal access.


THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER.




The teacher instructs the pupils on-line.

The teacher prepares the visual slides of the presentation.


The teacher provides the pupils with some references and web site addresses.


The teacher prepares the script of the entire presentation.

The teacher reinforces positive behavior that promotes learning and stimulates the pupils. In this way the teacher acts as a catalyst.


The teacher comments on the students Notes Page summary text and promotes visual literacy.




The responsibilities of the pupils.


The pupils do research on the topics.

The pupils submits samples of their work.

The pupils can network with other students on-line, make use of newsgroups and cooperate to learn





THE TARGET GROUP-CONCERNED ADULTS WHO ARE COMPUTER-SAVVY AND A KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE THE SOFTWARE PowerPoint, E-MAIL, THE INTERNET, WORDPROCESSING AND CREATIVE-WRITING IS NECESSARY.


PARENTS.
TEACHERS.
ADULT STUDENTS.

This is an educational project...
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!...USING POWERPOINT SLIDES AND IMAGES TO TEACH.


AN EXCITING EDUCATIONAL TOOL!.PLEASE GET CLOSE TO A COMPUTER NEAR YOU!







A brief overview of computer crime may help readers take the first step toward active involvement in the prevention of computer crime. Active instruction in computer ethics is the vital second step to increase ethical computer use. Computer crime includes all activities in which a computer is used in a criminal act. Such crimes include information destruction, theft of service, theft of information, physical destruction, alteration of data, theft of money, and software piracy. An information destruction crime is the erasing of information stored in a computer. Copyright Laws. The Copyright Bill states that the whole field of information technology has thrown up new aspects which require protection. Persons flouting the law can get jail sentences and fines.








INTRODUCTION.


In the USA, "individulized" or learner-centered instruction should be promoted and this is the reason why I chose this method. Competition should be promoted too. The increasingly "friendly" nature of most computer software packages on the market make it easy for students to maintain their interest and if students are already computer-literate they will be even more anxious to learn by this method.
The computer is a wonderful tool. A change in attitude can be observed as students use this tool. Students can slowly climb the literacy ladder with the assistance of technology.

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER, software,peripherals and computer environment to minimize hazards and to meet legal and ethical standards.



A brief overview of computer crime may help readers take the first step toward active involvement in the prevention of computer crime. Active instruction in computer ethics is the vital second step to increase ethical computer use. Computer crime includes all activities in which a computer is used in a criminal act. Such crimes include information destruction, theft of service, theft of information, physical destruction, alteration of data, theft of money, and software piracy. An information destruction crime is the erasing of information stored in a computer.

Copyright Laws.


The Copyright Bill states that the whole field of information technology has thrown up new aspects which require protection. Persons flouting the law can get jail sentences and fines.




MATERIALS.

A Desktop Computer.
A Scanner
Software-Adobe PhotoShop.
Microsoft Office suite.



DESIGN OF THE PROJECT


DRAFT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE-"PRE-TEST"/"POST-TEST


This is not a "test", so relax. Respond honestly please.


Please choose the most appropriate response to each statement.



State whether you agree, strongly agree, disagree, strongly disagree.

(1) I enjoy the thematic unit on "Upgrade".

(2) I learnt a lot on the topics.




(4)I understand the content of the unit.





(5)I prefer to be taught the things I find interesting.

(6) This technology helps me to remember the topics.





(8) I used visual aids to learn in the past.


(9) I find writing text from graphics interesting.














ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT!


QUESTIONNAIRE

Choose Yes or No for the following items in the questionnaire.

(1)The images in this project enhanced my memory.(T/F)


(2) The Powerpoint slides made me understand the content better. (T/F)



(3)The images in this project enhanced my interest in this unit.(T/F)



(4) The on-line teaching aids assisted me to apply the content provided in the course.(T/F)



(5)I am less interested in the content when I use images.(T/F

(6)I will use this technology again. (T/F)

(7)This technology helped me to be creative. (T/F)

(8)I prefer not to use images. (T/F)

(9)I learn better with images, this is my preferred learning style. (T/F)

(10) I was given a fair chance to use images. (T/F)

(11) I learn best by using Web pages because of its graphical interface. (T/F)

(12) I want my children to learn with educational images. (T/F)

PART 2

On a scale of 0-10, 0 being not at all satisfied and 10 completely satisfied, rate your satisfaction with the use of images as the technology for this project.


Choose a number to represent your choice on the scale. 0---1------2------3------4------5-----6------ 7-----8--------9-----10-----.

Other factors prevented me from getting the maximum from the use of this technology. (T/F)

Additional Comments.

Is there anything you would like added to or deleted from this course?

My personal objectives for attending this on-line course were met.

How many hours per day or per week do you spend on the computer? _______________________________________________________

Other factors prevented me from getting the maximum from the use of this technology. (T/F) ______________________________________________________








ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT.





QUESTIONNAIRE CONSTRUCTION-TOOL FOR MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES.

The design of the study is an individualized CAI approach and a change in interest will be observed and recorded with the use of a "pretest-post-test" questionnaire.

This questionnaire will be done before the start of the unit and at the end of six weeks when the unit is completed. The unit will consist of six lessons.


QUESTIONNAIRE

Choose Yes or No for the following items in the questionnaire.
(1)The images in this project enhanced my memory.(T/F)

(2) The Powerpoint slides made me understand the content better. (T/F)

(3)The images in this project enhanced my interest in this unit.(T/F)

(4) The on-line teaching aids assisted me to apply the content provided in the course.(T/F)

(5)I am less interested in the content when I use images.(T/F)


(6)I will use this technology again. (T/F)

(7)This technology helped me to be creative. (T/F)

(8)I prefer not to use images. (T/F)

(9)I learn better with images, this is my preferred learning style. (T/F)



(10) I was given a fair chance to use images. (T/F)

(11) I learn best by using Web pages because of its graphical interface. (T/F)


(12) I want my children to learn with educational images. (T/F)


PART 2


On a scale of 0-10, 0 being not at all satisfied and 10 completely satisfied, rate your satisfaction with the use of images as the technology for this project. Choose a number to represent your choice on the scale.

0-----(---)

1-----(---)

2------(---)

3------(---)

4------(---)

5------(---)

6------(---)

7-----(---)

8-----(---)

9-----(---)

10-----(---)

Other factors prevented me from getting the maximum from the use of this technology. (T/F)



Additional Comments.

Is there anything you would like added to or deleted from this course?

My personal objectives for attending this on-line course were met. ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

How many hours per day or per week do you spend on the computer? _________________________________________________________________



Other factors prevented me from getting the maximum from the use of this technology. (T/F)
SET INDUCTION.
Ask students to view one graphical image linked from the first Powerpoint slide given which is linked to the Internet or by clicking on the hypertext below.


I CAN LEARN ABOUT INFOGRAPHICS...CLICK HERE.



Discuss the responses to the questions at the end of the lesson.

SAMPLE LESSON PLAN.

LESSON 1



INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS.

TELL THE STUDENTS TO READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Step(1)



In this project you will be given several Powerpoint slides and asked to use the Notespage view of each slide and write and type a paragraph based on the slide in the context of the overall presentation.

Step(2)Download the Powerpoint presentation sent to you by e-mail and save it to your floppy disc or hard drive.

Step(3)Open the presentation called "Networking" and follow the instructions in step (1).

Step (4)Answer any questions asked on the slide by typing and editing on the notespage area.

Step (5)Return the completed presentation to me by e-mail.

"This is your evaluation for todays' lesson." says the teacher.


Tell the students this is what notespage look like. Refer to page 10 in your handout.


Ask the students whether they understand the instructions. The teacher says"Are you all getting excited?"

You can explore and review your previous lessons on Powerpoint for home-lessons.
CLICK OK.



THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

DISCUSSION-REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE



In this project most of the instruction is in the visual mode. Visual literacy will be enhanced. Instruction in the classroom should not be confined to verbal literacy, but should be confined to visual literacy. Heimich, Molenda and Russel (1982, p. 11) describes visual literacy as the "learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages." Adams and Hamm (1989, p. 26) state that "visual literacy may have become more electronic; but from cave drawings to medieval cathedrals to children's books illustrations it has been a major communication medium." These writers also claim that teaching using visual aids helps students to focus on lessons, retain information and improve psychomotor skills. It adds interest to the class, enhances student involvement and promotes visual thinking and recall.

It is common knowledge that most students find it much easier to read a book with pictures. This is a multiple symbol system and quite a few researchers have examined the cognitive effects of pictures and text. Kozma studied works by Pressley, Schallert, Levie and Lants and found (p. 183) that the use of pictures with text increase recall, especially in poor readers. These kinds of results imply that, for some learners, the pictorial symbol systems have more meaning than the corresponding linguistic symbol system.


REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE



In this project most of the instruction is in the visual mode. Visual literacy will be enhanced. Instruction in the classroom should not be confined to verbal literacy, but should be confined to visual literacy. Heimich, Molenda and Russel (1982, p. 11) describes visual literacy as the "learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages." Adams and Hamm (1989, p. 26) state that "visual literacy may have become more electronic; but from cave drawings to medieval cathedrals to children's books illustrations it has been a major communication medium." These writers also claim that teaching using visual aids helps students to focus on lessons, retain information and improve psychomotor skills. It adds interest to the class, enhances student involvement and promotes visual thinking and recall.

It is common knowledge that most students find it much easier to read a book with pictures. This is a multiple symbol system and quite a few researchers have examined the cognitive effects of pictures and text. Kozma studied works by Pressley, Schallert, Levie and Lants and found (p. 183) that the use of pictures with text increase recall, especially in poor readers. These kinds of results imply that, for some learners, the pictorial symbol systems have more meaning than the corresponding linguistic symbol system.



ASSIGNMENT/HOME-LESSON


Discuss the role of Information Technology/Systems in education? You may consider questions such as: What are the functions that computers offer in learning and teaching? Why should computers be used in education? What are the advantages of Information Technology in education-are there any disadvantages? It is evident that the world is now heavily dependent on various forms of information technology.