The successful student will demonstrate an ability to complete the following:

• Relate the major teaching and learning theories to information technology applications in education,
• Discuss issues and trends in educational computing.
• Start up a computer, access a desired program using the Windows operating system, enter information into a document via the keyboard and print out the results.
• Read, compose and send e-mail messages.
• Describe the advantages of computer-based word processing; identify the desirable features of a good word processing program; and produce pages of printed text using Microsoft Word.
• Identify the basic functions of and terminology associated with an electronic spreadsheet; recognize the advantages of using spreadsheets; produce and print a spreadsheet using Excel.
• Discuss ways that computers can be used to automate some of the tasks that teachers perform; describe ways that presentation software can be used to enhance teaching; demonstrate a working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Describe the World Wide Web and how it works; use a browser to search for documents and explore the Internet.

Technology: have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills.

Communication: have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis: have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

Personal Development: : Have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.