1. read Chapter 1: Introduction to Using Computers in Education

2. send first e-mail to:
jtaylor@hccfl.edu;
jtaylor@masterlinx.net;
jtaylorcgseme2040@yahoo.com
subject : 40e: first email
content: describe your background, your major, why you are taking this course, if you have a web site, include the URL

3. test Chapter Zero Quiz from your ISP at Home
http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty/john_taylor/cgs2820/80testmenu.html

4. log-on to WebCT account
My WebCT

Your WebCT ID will be the first initial of your first name and the first initial of your last name, combined with your seven digit Student ID number (NOT Your SS#) for example:
John Taylor's user name would be jt1234567

Your password is your six digit birthday. For example if you were born on July 7, 1977, your password would be 070777

no HCC classes Monday 5/26

1. Read Chapter 2: Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web

2.set up Group email in address book
   send 1st group email to class: "40e: 1st Group Email"
   describe to the class your background, computer skills and education major

3. Obtain web space from John Taylor or private ISP
   download and install ws_ftple.exe
ftp://ftp.webyoda.com/pub/

4. submit your "Best and Worst Teacher essay" by May 31

Chapter One Task Assignments

"Education Issues"

5. Using a word processor (preferably MS-Word), write a 150 - 300 word reflection on Educational Issue #3 (page 1.34),”Power of the Internet,” focusing on what you learned from Chapter 1 and additional reading. Do not summarize the report; instead discuss ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology. You must cite a minimum of 2 articles or reports dated January, 1997 - current. You may use printed or web based URLs. Type your assignment single space with an extra line between paragraphs.

“In the Lab”

Submission of Search Results

Each major search will be worth 50 points toward the final grade. It must be submitted with up to a one page summary. If a hard copy is submitted attach lists of the most important article(s) found plus one or two pages of the search engine HIT List. Otherwise send the file as an attachment to an email with a summary as follows:
a. The summary will include at least one paragraph answering the question,
b. The second paragraph will describe the techniques used such as search engines, number of hits, the number of hits revieewed to find the answer to the question, c. The third paragraph will describe what you have learned or discovered in the process

"Education Issues"

“In the Lab”

Create a “Welcome to School” letter using Microsoft Word. You must use Microsoft Word or approved word processor. It should be a letter introducing you to the parents of your students. Introduce yourself and include any other information you think they would need to know about you and your classroom.