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  • Technology Tools Q1

    Technology Tools Q1

    This course is designed to give incoming online students a basic knowledge of how to use technology to succeed in an online setting.  Students will learn a variety of online and computer programs that will enable them to create videos, presentations, projects, posters and reports.


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    • Technology Tools Q1 Moodle Course File
    • Technology Tools Q1 Common Cartridge 1.1 Course File

  • Topic 1

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 1.1 Using Moodle

    • READ/WATCH: What's Moodle? Book
    • WATCH: Accessing Your Courses Book
    • WATCH: Viewing Grades, Teacher Comments, & Activity Reports Book
    • WATCH: Assignments, Assessments & Lessons Book
    • READ: Moodle FAQs Page

    • Chapter 1.2 OHSU Communication

    • READ/WATCH: Annoucements on Moodle Page
    • READ/WATCH: Using Google Talk Page

    • Chapter 1.3 Syllabus

    • WATCH: Tech Tools Syllabus Page

  • Topic 2

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 2.1 Getting to Know You

    • Chapter 2.2 Screensharing

    • READ/WATCH: Screensharing Book

    • Chapter 2.3 PDFs

    • WATCH: Fillable PDF Assignments Page

    • Chapter 2.4 Screenshots

    • WATCH: Taking a Screenshot with Google ScreenCapture Page
    • RESOURCE: Taking a Screenshot using the Snipping Tool Book

    • QUIZ: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2

    • READ: Chapters 1 and Chapter 2 Study Guide URL

  • Topic 3

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 3.1 Your Google Apps Account

    • WATCH: Using Google Apps Page

    • Chapter 3.2 Word Processing

    • WATCH: Why would I want to use Google Docs? Page
    • READ: Getting Started with Google Docs Book
    • READ: Word Processing Essentials Book

    • Chapter 3.3 Word Processing continued

    • READ: Inserting Drawings, Tables, and Links Book
    • WATCH: Formatting Tables Page
    • WATCH: Headers, Footers, and Footnotes Page
    • WATCH: Special Characters and Equations Page
    • READ: Spellcheck and Thesaurus Book

  • Topic 4

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 4.1 Spreadsheets

    • WATCH: Google Spreadsheets Page
    • READ: Spreadsheet Basics Book
    • READ: Inserting and Sorting Data Book
    • READ: Spreadsheet Functions Book

    • Chapter 4.2 Google Forms

    • WATCH: Creating a Survey Using Google Forms Page

    • QUIZ: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

    • READ: Chapters 3 and 4 Study Guide URL

  • Topic 5

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 5.1 Email

    • READ: Email Functionality Page
    • READ: Netiquette Book
    • READ: Email Term Definitions Page

    • Chapter 5.2 Blogging

    • INTERACT: How much do YOU know about Blogs? Page

    • Chapter 5.3 Creating Links

    • WATCH: Creating a Link Page

  • Topic 6

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 6.1 Voicethreads

    • RESOURCES Page
    • READ: Getting Started with VoiceThread Page
    • READ/WATCH: Creating a Voicethread Book
    • WATCH: Commenting on Voicethreads Book
    • READ: Finalizing your Voicethread Book
    • RESOURCES: Voicethread How-To Videos Book

    • QUIZ: Chapter 5 and Chapter 6

    • READ: Chapter 5 and 6 Study Guide URL

  • Topic 7

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 7.1 Creating a Screencast Using Screenr

    • READ/WATCH: Creating a Screencast Using Screenr Book

    • Chapter 7.2 Inking within a Screencast

    • WATCH: Inking Within a Screencast Page

  • Topic 8

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 8.1 Prezi

    • RESOURCES Page
    • WATCH: Prezi Workflow Page
    • READ: Adding Shapes, Images, Frames, & Numbered Paths Book
    • READ: Saving and Sharing Your Prezi Page

    • QUIZ: Chapter 7 and Chapter 8

    • READ: Chapter 7 and 8 Study Guide URL

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