CI 433 Computer Applications in Instruction

A comprehensive survey of the use of microcomputers in instruction. Terminology, educational applications, ethical issues, courseware, evaluation and selection, multimedia applications, management tools for educators, planning and organizing for school computer use, hardware selection, computer literacy and technological literacy, and network resources for teachers. Hands-on use of the computer to review courseware is an important part of the course. Also offered for graduate-level credit as CI 533 and may be taken only once for credit. Expected preparation: CI 432 or equivalent.