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COMP 0300: Introduction to Online Learning in Basic Education
Effective date
August 2020
Department
ABE Fundamentals
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
In this course, computer skills are introduced at the fundamental level to help students gain the knowledge and confidence to perform basic computer operations for online learning. This course will prepare students for subsequent online or blended courses in the Basic Education Department.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe common devices used for online learning.
- Use common web browsers to search the Internet and navigate websites.
- Use a Learning Management System.
- Use a video conferencing tool to engage in synchronous online sessions.
- Send and receive email including attachments.
- Identify, create, name, and organize digital files and folders.
- Create, edit, and save a basic document in a word processor.
- Describe strategies for effective online learning.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Total Hours: 24
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lecture, demonstration, individualized instruction, discussion, and digital worksheets delivered in an online or blended format.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
80 |
A skills-based checklist will be used to evaluate students' ability to independently demonstrate skills essential to online learning (eg. participating in a video conferencing session, completing activities in a learning management system, sending an email attachment, typing a paragraph in a word processor, etc.). |
|
Other |
20 |
Knowledge-based learning outcomes (such as describing devices, identifying file types, and describing effective strategies for online learning) will be demonstrated through discussions with the instructor. These discussions will be graded using a rubric. |
Course topics
- 1. Devices for online learning 2. Web browsers 3. Learning Management Systems 4. Video conferencing tools 5. Email 6. Digital files and folders 7. Word processors 8. Strategies for effective online learning.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.