Computer Literacy for Teachers

ACECE2C/101/0/2014




Tutorial letter 101/0/2014

Computer Literacy for Teachers

ACECE2C

Year Module


Department of Science and Technology
Education


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.

, CONTENTS

Page

2. PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE .............................................................. 3
2.1 Purpose........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Outcomes..................................................................................................................................... 4
3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................. 4
3.1 Lecturer(s).................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Department .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 University ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4. MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................ 6
4.1 Prescribed books ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Recommended books .................................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) ................................................................................................ 6
5. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE .............................................................. 6
6. MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN ............................................................................................ 8
7. MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING .................................... 8
8. ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................ 9
8.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 9
8.2 General assignment numbers .....................................................................................................10
8.2.1 Unique assignment numbers .......................................................................................................10
8.2.2 Due dates for assignments ..........................................................................................................10
8.3 Submission of assignments .........................................................................................................11
8.4 Assignments ...............................................................................................................................12
9. OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS ...........................................................................................40
10. EXAMINATION ...........................................................................................................................40
11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .........................................................................................41
12. SOURCES CONSULTED ...........................................................................................................41
13. CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................41
14. ADDENDUM ...............................................................................................................................41




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, ACECE2C/101

1. INTRODUCTION
Dear ACECE2C Student


We at Unisa’s Department of Science and Technology Education extend a cordial welcome to
you as a student of the module COMPUTER LITERACY FOR TEACHERS. We want to assure
you of the professional guidance and support that you can expect from the staff of the
Department.
COMPUTER LITERACY FOR TEACHERS is a module about training teachers in using
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve and enhance teaching and
learning activities in the classroom. This module, therefore, focuses on computer literacy for
teachers.
The modern view of computer literacy for teachers is that it should actually be a combination of
three literacies: computer literacy as a knowledge and understanding of computers and their
uses; information literacy as a knowledge and understanding of how to find, analyse, select and
use information; and integration literacy as a knowledge and understanding of how to use
computer and related technologies in combination with teaching and learning strategies to
enhance learners’ learning.
We trust that after completing this module you will have indeed proved yourself as a computer
literate teacher who is able to use technology in combination with teaching and learning
strategies to enhance learning in the classroom.
The rest of this tutorial letter contains general but important information with regard to your study
programme, as well as assignments 01, 02 and 03.
Best wishes with your studies!



Mrs AR Molotsi
ACECE2C Lecturer

2. PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE
2.1 Purpose


The purpose of this module is to open the modern world of computer and related technologies to
you and to train you to become a computer literate teacher. You will learn: the vocabulary of
computers in terms of hardware, software, processing and networks (including the Internet); the
various applications of computer and related technologies in education; and how to use computer
technology in the classroom to enhance your own teaching and your learners’ learning.




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, 2.2 Outcomes
This module is about computer literacy for teachers which are defined as a combination of
three literacies:


 Computer literacy

 Information literacy

 Integration literacy


On completion of this module you should be able to demonstrate and understand:

 computers and their uses;
 how to find, analyse, select and use information
 how to use computer and related technologies in combination with teaching and learning
strategies to enhance learners’ learning.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to pages 3 – 4 of the prescribed textbook for a discussion of the
meaning of these literacies. This definition is the basis of the module and you must know
and understand it for assignment and examination purposes.
No practical work is required. However, if you have access to a computer, it is strongly
recommended that you apply the knowledge and skills taught in this module in practice.



3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS
3.1 Lecturer(s)


The lecturer responsible for this module is as follows:

Mrs AR Molotsi
AJH van der Walt Building Room 7-46
Email address:
Telephone number: 012 429 3265


All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature but are about the content of this
module should be directed to your lecturer. Please have your study material with you when you
contact her. Email and telephone numbers are included above but you might also can write to us.




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