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Course Syllabus:
EME 2040 / Intro to Tech for Educators
Spring 2010 1st
8wks (H1) CRN 22633
Course Description &
Prerequisites
Course Text and
Supplemental Materials
Major Learning
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will: · Know how to develop and present educational projects using a variety of software programs. · Be aware of the wide range of available instructional technology tools, which are currently in use in schools throughout the United States and will be available in the near future. · Develop an understanding of guidelines for the effective development and appropriate use of instructional technologies. · Understand and demonstrate the ability to effectively use and integrate the following instructional technologies: (1) A/V equipment (2) Word Processing Presentation Graphics Software; and (3) World Wide Web. · Valencia Student Core Competencies
This course
seeks to reinforce the following Valencia Student Competencies:
Attendance Policy (College Policy: 6Hx28:
4-11 Class Attendance and Grade Records) Withdrawal Policy To withdraw from a course(s)
you must access registration on Atlas. Each term, Valencia has two
Withdrawal Deadlines: the Withdrawal Deadline for a Grade of W and the Final
Withdrawal Deadline. The Withdrawal Deadlines for each term are published in
the Academic Calendar in the online official catalog. (http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/documents/2009-2010ImportantDatesCalendar-FallSpringSummerPDF.pdf) “No Show” Status Class attendance is required
beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class
meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” If you are
withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class
and a “W” will appear on your transcript for the course.
Note: School policy states that you will receive a
"WF" (Withdrawal Failing) if you miss the Final. Grading scale:
Makeup Policy for Examinations and All Other Assignments: All tests must be taken on or before dates
assigned. The final examination must be taken on the date published for
final examination, if not this will result in a grade of “F” for the
semester. No makeup tests are available without the explicit consent of the
instructor, which will only be granted in cases of documented emergencies
per Valencia College Policy. Late Policy All
assignments shall be due on the date published in the syllabus under the
Tentative Class Schedule. Projects turned in late will be penalized as
follows: 10 pts (1 letter grade) for the first week or portion thereof; 20
pts (2 letter grades) for the second week or portion thereof; automatic “0”
after 2 weeks late. Exceptions will only be granted in cases of documented emergencies per Valencia College Policy. Expected Student Conduct Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and
learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and
social conduct. By enrolling at
Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for
becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing
the classroom environment rests with the faculty.
Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in
disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or
Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion from Valencia.
Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary
warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and
authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of
Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook. Please
reference the Student Code of Conduct policy for more details:
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=180 Academic Honesty Policy All
forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts
of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration
or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating
academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or
deceive. You may also reference the Academic Dishonesty policy
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=193 Students with Disabilities Students
with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a
notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and
discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two
weeks of class. The Office for
Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities.
The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room 216. Valencia ID cards Valencia ID
cards are required for the Library, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No other form of ID at those locations
will be accepted. Possession and
utilization of a Valencia ID is mandatory to obtain these services. Disclaimer Statement
This syllabus may be altered, at the instructor’s discretion, during the
course of the term. It is the
responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced. TENTATIVE CLASS
SCHEDULE Class Schedule Spring, 1st
8 Weeks (H1)
Classes End March 4, 2010 Important Dates
* Exams must be taken at an
accredited Testing Centers such as East, West, Osceola or Winter Park
Campuses
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