Information Technology for Learning

IT 1150EED

Course Guide

IT 1150EED

Course Guide

Information Technology for Learning

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Hilary NG, BA (First Hons), PhD PolyU

Course Developer:

Dr Thomas Tang Kwong Wai, HKMU

Excluded Combinations

IT 1150ECD, IT 1150ECF and IT 1150EEF

Aims

This course aims to provide students with sound knowledge and skills in using computers and the Internet for university learning and daily life, such as common hardware components, software applications, multimedia concepts and data communication.

Contents

This course covers the following topics:

Word processing for academic writing
Spreadsheets and databases
Academic presentation
Learning in the Information Age

Learning support

There will be seven tutorials, each lasting for two hours.

Assessment

There will be three assignments.

Electronic submission of assignments

Except for some designated assignments, students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Online Requirement

Students will need computers with the following equipment and software, as well as access to a broadband Internet service.

Equipment and Software

Equipment:

Pentium V or higher processor and a minimum of 512 MB RAM
Hard disk of 2.5 GB or higher capacity
Colour monitor with a VGA display card
Keyboard and mouse
Sound card with speakers or headphones, and microphone
Printer for printing graphics

Software:

Microsoft Office 2021 or above

Set book(s)

There are no set books for this course.

Students with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs

This course is targeted at students who have no special learning needs and are able to operate computers. If students have any questions about completing this course due to disabilities or special learning needs, they should seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling in the course.