1. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION COMPETENCY Chapter 7

2. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Technology and Academics Technology has revolutionized academic life –Course websites –Textbook CD-ROMs –Companion websites –Instructor podcasts and blogs –Wikis –Classroom presentation programs such as PowerPoint –Individual response technology 7-2

3. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Using the Internet and the Web The World Wide Web –A graphical means of locating and accessing information on the internet The Internet –The electronic network that connects millions of computers together –Common uses include: Email, text, and instant messaging Newsgroups and Listservs RSS feeds 7-3

4. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Using Email Effectively Certain email providers enable users to access their email from anywhere in the world Some schools require students to have a school email account –Check this account regularly –Have your mail from this account forwarded to your regular account or vice versa 7-4

5. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Writing Effective Emails Use an informative subject heading Make sure the recipient knows who you are Keep messages short and focused Include only one major topic per email 7-5

6. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Writing Effective Emails Put requests near the beginning of the email Keep attachments to a minimum Avoid abbreviations and emoticons in formal emails Be respectful and courteous 7-6

7. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Netiquette: Civility on the Web Don’t write anything in an email or text that you wouldn’t want everyone to see Be careful of the tone you convey Never write anything in an email or text that you wouldn’t say in person 7-7

8. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Netiquette: Civility on the Web Don’t use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS Never send an email or text when you are angry Be especially polite and professional when emailing instructors or work supervisors 7-8

9. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. In-Person Netiquette Turn off your cell phone in formal settings, such as class or work Don’t send texts or make calls while someone else is speaking Stay on task, and not on Facebook, when taking notes on a laptop during class It’s still cheating, and therefore wrong, to text or receive answers to problems during class 7-9

10. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Spam Management and Safety Tips for dealing with email spam: –Consider using two email addresses (one for personal email and another one for newsgroups and chat rooms) –Don’t use anything close to your name for a user name or screen name –Never give out your password and change it frequently 7-10

11. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Spam Management and Safety Never respond to emails that ask for personal information Do not click on any links in an email until you are sure the email is from a legitimate source Never open an email attachment from someone you don’t know Be cautious with social networking sites 7-11

12. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Spam Management and Safety Keeping safe –Don’t give out personal information –Never send photos of yourself or family members to someone you don’t know –Don’t reply to emails that are offensive or weird –Don’t arrange to meet someone you’ve only met on the web –If problems do arise, contact your campus or local police 7-12

13. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning: Advantages Distance learning courses offer tremendous convenience May be more flexible than brick and mortar classes Distance learning classes may be self-paced 7-13

14. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning: Advantages Contact with instructor may be greater Shy students may find writing their responses easier than speaking them in front of a class You can become a better writer 7-14

15. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning: Disadvantages You are a prisoner of technology You won’t have face-to-face contact with your instructor or classmates You won’t get immediate feedback You need to have discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills 7-15

16. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning – Prepare Identifying and preparing for distance learning course possibilities –Check your college –Do an internet search –Make sure your college will give you credit for the course –Consider if the course requirements will fit in your schedule –Get feedback from others who have taken the course, if possible 7-16

17. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning – Organize Obtaining access to technology –You will need basic skills and an email account –Brush up on your computer skills before taking an online course –You will need dependable and regular access to a computer with internet access 7-17

18. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning – Work Skill set for online courses are very different from traditional courses –Manage your time carefully –Check in frequently –Find an online partner –Make copies of everything –Have a technology backup plan 7-18

19. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning – Evaluate Evaluate – Considering your “classroom” performance –Feedback comes from your instructor and classmates –Ensure your feedback to your classmates is polite 7-19

20. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Distance Learning – Rethink Rethink – Reflecting on what and how you have learned –Is distance learning for you? –Have you learned the objectives of the course? Have you learned as much as you think you would have in a traditional course? 7-20

21. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Information Competency Information competency is crucial The ability to determine what information is needed, where to get it, and effectively use it Libraries Periodicals Indexes and online databases Encyclopedias Government documents Musical scores Reserve collections Use an interlibrary loan, if necessary 7-21

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23. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Finding Information on the Web There is a great deal of information available on the web…and disinformation –Browsers – a way of looking at information on the web (Microsoft Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc) –URL – identifies a unique location on the web 7-23

24. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Finding Information on the Web –Web pages – a document that presents you with information –Links – embedded in web pages that take you to other locations on the web –Search engine – a computerized index of information available on the internet (Yahoo, Google, etc) 7-24

25. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Finding Information on the Web Search tips –Type your search in the form of a question –Identify the important words in the question as well as synonyms –Go to your search engine and type in 2 or 3 words from your list 7-25

26. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Finding Information on the Web –Open a new window and type in a new search using different terms –Compare results and find similarities –Determine if you have found the answer you’re looking for –Resist the temptation to cut and paste the information you found directly into your work 7-26

27. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Evaluating Information How authoritative is the information? –Remember, anyone can publish anything on the Web, whether it is correct or not How current is the information? How well are claims documented? 7-27