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Learning in New Media Classrooms

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107 Course Descriptions found.
LINC 50 TECHNOLOGY IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 255
Using a variety of software applications, the student moves beyond the world of traditional multimedia authoring to construct computer based simulation to express his/her understanding of virtually any academic topic.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 50A TECHNOLOGY IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 255S
Using a variety of software applications, the student moves beyond the world of traditional multimedia authoring to construct computer based simulation to express his/her understanding of virtually any academic topic.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 50B TECHNOLOGY IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM III.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 255T
Using a variety of software applications, the student moves beyond the world of traditional multimedia authoring to construct computer based simulation to express his/her understanding of virtually any academic topic.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 50F INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM I2 Units
Formerly: LINC 225
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Content Standards, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating a student project as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 50G INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM I (BTSA)1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 225S
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Content Standards, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating a student project as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 51 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO LANGUAGE ARTS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 261
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 51A INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO LANGUAGE ARTS K-5.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 261S
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 51B INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO LANGUAGE ARTS 6-8.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 261T
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 52 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO SCIENCE1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 262
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 52A INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO SCIENCE K-5.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 262S
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 52B INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO SCIENCE 6-8.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 262T
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Language Arts Content Standards, State approved language arts text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 52D TEACHING SCIENCE USING BAY AREA MUSEUMS2 Units
Formerly: LINC 267
This course addresses the growing need for K-8 teachers to change the way they teach science and improve student science literacy/ achievement. This course helps teachers to develop their own science content best practice knowledge while learning to use online resources for curriculum alignment with the CA science standards and many different Bay Area science, technology, and children's museums, zoos, aquariums, nature centers, observatories/planetariums, and other informal science institutions.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 53 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO MATHEMATICS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 263
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Mathematics Content Standards, State approved Mathematics text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 53A INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO MATHEMATICS K-5.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 263S
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Mathematics Content Standards, State approved Mathematics text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 53B INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO MATHEMATICS 6-8.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 263T
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Mathematics Content Standards, State approved Mathematics text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 54 INTEGRATING TECHNLOGY INTO SOCIAL STUDIES1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 264
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Social Studies Content Standards, State approved Social Studies text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 54A INTEGRATING TECHNLOGY INTO SOCIAL STUDIES K-12.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 264S
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Social Studies Content Standards, State approved Social Studies text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 54B INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO SOCIAL STUDIES 6-8.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 264T
How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Social Studies Content Standards, State approved Social Studies text books, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating technology rich student assignments project that support the content standards and No Child Left Behind Act as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 55 LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE USING TECHNOLOGY I3 Units
Formerly: LINC 266
Introduction to various methods of foreign language acquisition. Hands-on experience using the target foreign language search engines and developing multimedia projects and presentations.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Three hours lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 55A LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE USING TECHNOLOGY II2 Units
Formerly: LINC 288
This course introduces Flash to the students in the context of them using it in a classroom setting. There will be a collaborative project wherein each student will display their results to other members of the class.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 55B TEACHING MATH & SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY3 Units
Formerly: LINC 274
This course is intended for math and science teachers who wish to use technology more effectively to enhance teaching and learning. A major part of this class will be examining the processes of mathematical and scientific investigation and problem solving such as observing, predicting, inferring, hypothesizing, evaluating and model building. This will be a hands-on class where participants will create presentations, concept maps, WebQuests and lessons using technology.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Three hour lecture, three hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 58 GLOBAL PROJECT-BASED LEARNING2 Units
Formerly: LINC 224
How to create project-based standards and curriculum that maximizes the power of the Internet to connect students to email pen pals, virtual fieldtrips, webquests, and other resources. Teachers will be able to connect with others all over the world in order to plan and implement projects. During the class participants will create a project that will engage students in learning curricular content.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 58A E-PORTFOLIOS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 223
This course is a how-to on e-portfolios as authentic assessment. Electronic portfolios can be used for student work as well as for teacher professional development. Reflective practice that deepens learning will be presented. Student e-portfolios will be examined and analyzed. Computer tools that enable students to create powerful e-portfolios will be examined.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
View Schedule.
 
LINC 58B CHOOSING THE BEST MEDIA FOR PROJECTS2 Units
Formerly: LINC 222
This course is an overview of the pros and cons of several software applications that are used as tools for student projects. An analysis of the tools that deepen student learning of academic content will be discussed. Participants will try creating mini projects using various software and analyzing their own learning. Applications such as Inspiration, Photoshop MovieWorks, HyperStudio, PowerPoint, Creator, and MicroWorlds Pro will be explored.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER BASICS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 293
Hands-on introduction to the computer: Hardware Components; Basic Interface, File Organization; Operating System; Introduction to Word Processing, Spreadsheets, & Graphics.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60A INTRODUCTION TO THE MACINTOSH1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 295
Provides hands on experience with a Macintosh computer. Hardware components and capabilities will be explored, along with basic troubleshooting skills.
Advisory: Familiarity with Macintosh recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60AS INTRODUCTION TO THE MACINTOSH.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 295
Provides hands on experience with a Macintosh computer. Hardware components and capabilities will be explored, along with basic troubleshooting skills.
Advisory: Familiarity with Macintosh recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60B INTRODUCTION TO THE PC1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 296
Provides hands on experience with a Windows environment on a PC. Hardware components and capabilities will be explored, along with basic troubleshooting skills.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60BS INTRODUCTION TO THE PC.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 296
Provides hands on experience with a Windows environment on a PC. Hardware components and capabilities will be explored, along with basic troubleshooting skills.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60J PROGRAMMING1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 299
Programming with Alice will teach you to program a computer, but uses a completely different and more enjoyable approach which allows students to drag-and-drop words in a direct manipulation interface rather than having to correctly type commands according to obscure rules of syntax. In addition, Alice defines object-based programming by providing animated, on-screen 3D virtual objects.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 60K GAME-BASED LEARNING1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 243
Using the software application, STAGECAST CREATOR, the student moves beyond the world of traditional multimedia authoring to construct computer based simulation to express his/her understanding of virtually any academic topic.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 61A MICROSOFT OFFICE1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 272
Provides students with an overview of Microsoft Office. Hands on experience of Word, Power Point and Excel will give students a basic knowledge of the classroom uses of the Office Suite.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 61B IWORK: PAGES, KEYNOTE & NUMBERS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 250
AppleWorks allows you to create word processed documents, draw, paint, create spreadsheets with charts and graphs and create a basic data base. In this course you will get an overview of how to use the various components of AppleWorks.
Advisory: Basic understanding how to use a Macintosh Computer.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 61C IWORK I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 250S
AppleWorks allows you to create word processed documents, draw, paint, create spreadsheets with charts and graphs and create a basic data base. In this course you will get an overview of how to use the various components of Appleworks.
Advisory: Basic understanding how to use a Macintosh Computer.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 61D IWORK II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 250T
AppleWorks allows you to create word processed documents, draw, paint, create spreadsheets with charts and graphs and create a basic data base. In this course you will get an overview of how to use the various components of AppleWorks.
Advisory: Basic understanding how to use a Macintosh Computer.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 62 MICROSOFT WORD I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 270
Provides Hands-on experience including formatting, editing, saving, and printing letters, memos, and other short documents, inserting text boxes and graphics, composing tables, headers and footers, and editing and merging documents.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 62A MICROSOFT WORD II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 270S
Provides Hands-on experience including formatting, editing, saving, and printing letters, memos, and other short documents, inserting text boxes and graphics, composing tables, headers and footers, and editing and merging documents.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
View Schedule.
 
LINC 62B MICROSOFT WORD III.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 270T
Provides Hands-on experience including formatting, editing, saving, and printing letters, memos, and other short documents, inserting text boxes and graphics, composing tables, headers and footers, and editing and merging documents.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 63 MICROSOFT EXCEL I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 269
Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application that can support school administrators in a myriad of tasks that include analyzing student performance data, tracking expenditures, budget development, meeting planning, and parent communication, to name a few. Yet most Excel users barely scratch the surface of its potential. In this course, students will become familiar with many of the features of Excel used in the context of school leadership and management.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour lecture-laboratory.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 63A MICROSOFT EXCEL II1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 271
Provides ways to use the Excel software application, including the use of formulas for student and teacher projects. Creating and modifying Excel spreadsheets, databases, charts and graphs will be included.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 63B MICROSOFT EXCEL III.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 271S
Provides ways to use the Excel software application, including the use of formulas for student and teacher projects. Creating and modifying Excel spreadsheets, databases, charts and graphs will be included.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 64 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 246
Provides students with skills necessary to create projects using Microsoft PowerPoint. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and animation in their PowerPoint presentation.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 64S MICROSOFT POWERPOINT.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 246
Provides students with skills necessary to create projects using Microsoft PowerPoint. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and animation in their PowerPoint presentation.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 65A MICROSOFT ACCESS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 273
Introduction to Access, a relational database tool; hands-on experience. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit.
One hour lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 65B FILEMAKER PRO1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 275
Introduction to Filemaker Pro, a relational database tool; hands-on experience. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Basic computer skills, use of a keyboard and mouse; a basic understanding of how to use menus is advisable.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 206
This is a comprehensive course to learn to use email and the Internet. Participants will learn how to understand the vocabulary and anatomy of email and web addresses, distinguish between the different types of email accounts, and learn appropriate netiquette, and ethical and legal issues related using the Internet in the classroom. An array of online educational resources to enhance the curriculum will be given. Participants will explore online projects, lesson plans, and resources from around the world. Netscape Communicator an d Microsoft Internet Explorer will be the tools used. The course includes: How to use the Internet from home or school, hands-on experience with E-Mail, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Listservs, Basics of the Browser, Bookmarks, Search Engines, and Basic Searching Strategies. It is intended for continuing education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66A INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 206S
This is a comprehensive course to learn to use email and the Internet. Participants will learn how to understand the vocabulary and anatomy of email and web addresses, distinguish between the different types of email accounts, and learn appropriate netiquette, and ethical and legal issues related using the Internet in the classroom. An array of online educational resources to enhance the curriculum will be given. Participants will explore online projects, lesson plans, and resources from around the world. Netscape Communicator an d Microsoft Internet Explorer will be the tools used. The course includes: How to use the Internet from home or school, hands-on experience with E-Mail, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Listservs, Basics of the Browser, Bookmarks, Search Engines, and Basic Searching Strategies. It is intended for continuing education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66B INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 206T
This is a comprehensive course to learn to use email and the Internet. Participants will learn how to understand the vocabulary and anatomy of email and web addresses, distinguish between the different types of email accounts, and learn appropriate netiquette, and ethical and legal issues related using the Internet in the classroom. An array of online educational resources to enhance the curriculum will be given. Participants will explore online projects, lesson plans, and resources from around the world. Netscape Communicator an d Microsoft Internet Explorer will be the tools used. The course includes: How to use the Internet from home or school, hands-on experience with E-Mail, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Listservs, Basics of the Browser, Bookmarks, Search Engines, and Basic Searching Strategies. It is intended for continuing education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66C SEARCHING & RESEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR EDUCATORS2 Units
Formerly: LINC 208
This is an intermediate to advanced course for teachers and administrators who currently use the Internet for personal research and in their classrooms. Methods to better integrate the Internet into the curriculum will be addressed. The course emphasizes using advanced search techniques that incorporate critical thinking, essential questions, and inquiry-based learning to narrow searches, explore search engines, evaluate web sites, and understand copyright and citation documentation. Participants will create an Internet treasure hunt or WebQuest to use with students.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and Email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66D BLOGGING, SYNDICATION & PODCASTING1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 283
Blogs, RSS, and podcasting have all received a lot of publicity in the popular press recently. Like many emerging technologies, the expectations are that everyone is just supposed to know all about them, even without training or learning opportunities. This class will explain, demonstrate and provide hands-on experience with each of these technologies. At the end of the class, participants will have their own weblog and first-hand knowledge and understanding of the power of syndication when used to gather and disseminate knowledge and information. Using sound-editing software, students will also create their own podcast and upload it to the web (iPod not necessary).
Advisories: Not open to students with credit in COIN 212.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 66E BLOGGING, SYNDICATION & PODCASTING I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 283S
Blogs, RSS, and podcasting have all received a lot of publicity in the popular press recently. Like many emerging technologies, the expectations are that everyone is just supposed to know all about them, even without training or learning opportunities. This class will explain, demonstrate and provide hands-on experience with each of these technologies. At the end of the class, participants will have their own weblog and first-hand knowledge and understanding of the power of syndication when used to gather and disseminate knowledge and information. Using sound-editing software, students will also create their own podcast and upload it to the web (iPod not necessary).
Advisories: Not open to students with credit in COIN 212.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One half hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 70 WEB PAGE DESIGN OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 200
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages using Adobe GoLive. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 70A WEB PAGE DESIGN I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 200S
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages using Adobe GoLive. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 70B WEB PAGE DESIGN II1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 211
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 70BS WEB PAGE DESIGN II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 211
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 72A ADOBE ACROBAT I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 232
Provides hands on experience using Adobe Acrobat. The student will learn how to publish teacher and student on the Internet, retaining their original format.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 72AS ADOBE ACROBAT I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 232
Provides hands on experience using Adobe Acrobat. The student will learn how to publish teacher and student on the Internet, retaining their original format.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 72B INDESIGN OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 234
InDesign is an application for the creation flyers, newsletters, yearbooks, trifolds and other desktop published items. InDesign features page layout tools that fully integrate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other Adobe products. Its features are intuitive, allowing the user to be creative. This course provides the basics of page layout using Adobe InDesign. Students will create a publication by placing text and graphics.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac; any word processing software.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 72C ADOBE INDESIGN I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 234S
InDesign is an application for the creation flyers, newsletters, yearbooks, trifolds and other desktop published items. InDesign features page layout tools that fully integrate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other Adobe products. Its features are intuitive, allowing the user to be creative. This course provides the basics of page layout using Adobe InDesign. Students will create a publication by placing text and graphics.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac; any word processing software.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 72D ADOBE INDESIGN II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 234T
InDesign is an application for the creation flyers, newsletters, yearbooks, trifolds and other desktop published items. InDesign features page layout tools that fully integrate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other Adobe products. Its features are intuitive, allowing the user to be creative. This course provides the basics of page layout using Adobe InDesign. Students will create a publication by placing text and graphics.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac; any word processing software.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 73 PHOTOSHOP OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 230
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 73A ADOBE PHOTOSHOP I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 230S
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 73B ADOBE PHOTOSHOP II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 230T
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 73D PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 231
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 73E ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 231S
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 73F ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 231T
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 73H ILLUSTRATOR OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 233
Adobe Illustrator is a software drawing tool. This class will provide hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Adobe Illustrator to produce one-page illustrations.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 73I ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 233S
Adobe Illustrator is a software drawing tool. This class will provide hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Adobe Illustrator to produce one-page illustrations.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 73J ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 233T
Adobe Illustrator is a software drawing tool. This class will provide hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Adobe Illustrator to produce one-page illustrations.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 74 ADOBE DREAMWEAVER1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 209
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and Email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 74A ADOBE DREAMWEAVER I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 209S
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and Email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 74B ADOBE DREAMWEAVER II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 209T
Design and creation of World Wide Web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Hands-on experience creating Web pages. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisories: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet and email skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 76 CREATING EDUCATIONAL WEB SITES2 Units
Formerly: LINC 210
This course explores the tools that make a web site stand out and hold the viewer's attention. Participants will be instructed on how to add graphics, QuickTime movies, and sound to web sites. Elements of design and ideas for effective web sites will be discussed.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 76A CREATING EDUCATIONAL WEB SITES I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 210S
This course explores the tools that make a web site stand out and hold the viewer's attention. Participants will be instructed on how to add graphics, QuickTime movies, and sound to web sites. Elements of design and ideas for effective web sites will be discussed.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 76AS CREATING EDUCATIONAL WEB SITES I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 210S
This course explores the tools that make a web site stand out and hold the viewer's attention. Participants will be instructed on how to add graphics, QuickTime movies, and sound to web sites. Elements of design and ideas for effective web sites will be discussed.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 76B CREATING EDUCATIONAL WEB SITES II1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 210T
This course explores the tools that make a web site stand out and hold the viewer's attention. Participants will be instructed on how to add graphics, QuickTime movies, and sound to web sites. Elements of design and ideas for effective web sites will be discussed.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 76C CREATING WEB QUESTS2 Units
Formerly: LINC 202
Provides a goal and focus for web searching which requires students to transform information into a new form. WebQuests are web-based, curriculum-based challenges with student resources and activities. Existing WebQuests will be explored as well as a step-by-step approach to creating one's own.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 80 MULTIMEDIA OVERVIEW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 251
Introduction to various multimedia software and tools and the multimedia production process. Hands-on experience various software to integrate text, graphics, animation, sound, and digital movies into multimedia projects and presentations.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 80A MULTIMEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 252
Introduction to how to integrate various multimedia software and tools along with the production process, into the classroom. Hands-on experience various software to integrate text, graphics, animation, sound, and movies.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 80B MULTIMEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 252S
Introduction to how to integrate various multimedia software and tools along with the production process, into the classroom. Hands-on experience various software to integrate text, graphics, animation, sound, and movies.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 81 USING DIGITAL IMAGES1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 257
Use your digital images for fun and profit! Learn how to create hard or soft cover books, calendars, note cards and more to make great gifts or remembrances. Create collateral materials for use in projects or presentations. Easy quick and fun!
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in COIN 211A.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 81A USING DIGITAL IMAGES I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 257S
Use your digital images for fun and profit! Learn how to create hard or soft cover books, calendars, note cards and more to make great gifts or remembrances. Create collateral materials for use in projects or presentations. Easy quick and fun!
Advisories: Not open to students with credit in COIN 211A.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One-half hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 81B MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS I1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 237
Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Macromedia Fireworks, a digital photo editing software, to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes basic concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 81C MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS II1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 286
Provides hands-on experience with the some of the more advanced elements and tools of Macromedia Fireworks, a digital photo editing software, to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes intermediate and advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisory: Familiarity with Fireworks and DreamWeaver recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 81CS MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 286
Provides hands-on experience with the some of the more advanced elements and tools of Macromedia Fireworks, a digital photo editing software, to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes intermediate and advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving.
Advisory: Familiarity with Fireworks and DreamWeaver recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83A ADOBE PREMIER1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 236
Adobe Premiere provides students with skills necessary to create digital movies. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and the 'Ken Burns Effect' as well as other special effects in their movies.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac, scanning photos, using a digital still and digital video camera.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83AS ADOBE PREMIER.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 236
Adobe Premiere provides students with skills necessary to create digital movies. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and the 'Ken Burns Effect' as well as other special effects in their movies.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac, scanning photos, using a digital still and digital video camera.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83C IMOVIE1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 241
Using the software application, iMovie, to produce movies on the computer with video clips captured from a video format camcorder with background audio, voice-over narrations, sound effects, transitions and titles.
Advisory: Familiarity with Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83D IMOVIE I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 241S
Using the software application, iMovie, to produce movies on the computer with video clips captured from a video format camcorder with background audio, voice-over narrations, sound effects, transitions and titles.
Advisory: Familiarity with Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83E IMOVIE II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 241T
Using the software application, iMovie, to produce movies on the computer with video clips captured from a video format camcorder with background audio, voice-over narrations, sound effects, transitions and titles.
Advisory: Familiarity with Mac.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 83F MOVIEWORKS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 244
Provides students with skills necessary to create digital movies using MovieWorks. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and animation in their movies.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 85A MACROMEDIA FLASH I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 238S
Macromedia Flash is an animation and authoring tool for interactive multimedia applications. Create, combine, and synchronize animation, graphics, and text, with audio and video. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisory: Familiarity with Fireworks or similar photo editing software and with DreamWeaver or similar Web page authoring software.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 85B MACROMEDIA FLASH II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 238T
Macromedia Flash is an animation and authoring tool for interactive multimedia applications. Create, combine, and synchronize animation, graphics, and text, with audio and video. Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisory: Familiarity with Fireworks or similar photo editing software and with DreamWeaver or similar Web page authoring software.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 85C MACROMEDIA FLASH III1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 287
Macromedia Flash is an animation and authoring tool for interactive multimedia applications. Create, combine, and synchronize animation, graphics, and text, with audio and video for your Web site with navigation controls animated features and long-form animations with synchronized sound. Export Flash to HTML Intended for Continuing Education.
Advisory: Familiarity with Flash, Fireworks and DreamWeaver is recommended.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 90 INTERNET TECHNOLOGY5 Units
Formerly: LINC 203
Use the Internet to connect and communicate over the World Wide Web and e-mail, retrieve current useful information using searching tools, prepare a simple HTML Web pages, and locate Internet resources to find educational resources and information appropriate for use in the classroom.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Four hours lecture, four hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 90A WEBINARS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 290
Webinars allow for synchronous and asynchronous instruction. This course will use CCC Confer and other online tools including digital video, PowerPoint and Internet resources to demonstrate relevant, short, and to the point practical classroom and learning applications of Webinars
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 90B OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCES1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 215
Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) and the use of public domain learning materials for teaching. Build educators knowledge and skills necessary to find, adapt, repurpose and create accessible OER for use in their classes. Specific topics covered include OER terminology, OER best practices and case studies, copyright and fair use issues as they pertain to OER, sources andrepositories of public domain learning materials in various disciplines,technical issues regarding accessibility of public domain learning materials,and uses of Creative Commons licenses, tools and standards available to develop, organize and disseminate public domain learning materials, searching techniques for identifying public domain learning materials, professional collaboration strategies, criteria for assessing the suitability of public domain learning materials for use various disciplines, lesson plan development than incorporates use of the identified public domain learning materials.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 90C ONLINE COLLABORATION TOOLS2 Units
Formerly: LINC 214
Collaboration is a fundamental basic skill of learning and work in the 21st century. This course will explore some different kinds of collaborative technologies using the Internet and how these can be integrated with curriculum and student projects to help provide students with experience n both effective communication and learning using new media, as well as providing teachers tools for planning and assessing collaborative student projects.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 93A CREATING MORE EFFECTIVE VISUAL AIDS3 Units
Formerly: LINC 289
Educational research has shown that students demonstrate greater recall and understanding of materials presented in the classroom when pictorial representations of ideas and concepts accompany verbal information. In the class you will learn to create more effective PowerPoint presentations and overhead slides, and gain first-hand experience developing concept maps and visual organizers. In addition, you will learn about research on cognitive and multimedia learning and explore how to apply these ideas in classroom instruction.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Three hours lecture, three hours terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 93B ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & UNIVERSAL ACCESS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 221
This course is will review current issues and legislation in assistive technology and universal access. Issues of efficacy and appropriateness of accommodations required for parity with peers in an education setting will be review and discussed. Tools and issues of design, and compliance will be demonstrated. Internet resources will be explored.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 95A CHILD SAFETY, INTERNET ETHICS & CYBER LAW2 Units
Formerly: LINC 219
Computer and Internet Ethics and Cyberlaw will review the current issues and legislation in computer ethics and cyberlaw. Copyright, fair use, legal implications and Acceptable Use Plans will be explored. The course will also cover Internet Safety and Child Safety on the Internet including the ability to evaluate the validity of Internet Resources. Through-out the course, you will be working towards developing strategies to protect your students while using the Internet.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
Two hours lecture, two hours lecture/laboratory.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 95B TECHNOLOGY ETHICS & CYBER LAW1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 220
This course is will review current issues and legislation in computer ethics and cyber law. Copyright, fair use, legal implications, Acceptable Use Plans will be discussed and implications for the classroom will be explored. Internet resources will be explored. This course will also cover validity of Internet resources.
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac. Basic Internet skills.
Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 95C ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 260
Provides techniques for assessing what technology can do to improve students' higher order thinking skills. Students will learn how to use assessment to drive learning. They will learn assessment strategies for students' multimedia projects
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with technology integration in the classroom and the Internet.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 95CS ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 260
Provides techniques for assessing what technology can do to improve students' higher order thinking skills. Students will learn how to use assessment to drive learning. They will learn assessment strategies for students' multimedia projects
Advisory: Familiarity with PC or Mac recommended. Familiarity with technology integration in the classroom and the Internet.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 96B HANDHELD DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICES I.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 292A
Provides hands on experience with handheld devices (PDAs) such as Palms, Handsprings, etc. Students will learn how to operate PDAs including date books, calendars, address books, graffiti, beaming, downloading and using available software, and other tools and functions.
Advisory: Familiarity with basic computer skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.
 
LINC 96C HANDHELD DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICES II.5 Unit
Formerly: LINC 292B
Provides hands on experience with handheld devices (PDAs) such as Palms, Handsprings, etc. Students will learn how to operate PDAs including date books, calendars, address books, graffiti, beaming, downloading and using available software, and other tools and functions. Emphasis on educational applications available.
Advisory: Familiarity with basic computer skills.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One-half hour lecture, one-half hour terminal time.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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LINC 98M INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS1 Unit
Formerly: LINC 265
Introduction to bioinformatics and NCBI. Hands-on tour of key bioinformatics web sites, focusing on NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) and the use of bioinformatics databases, tools, and methods. Use of BLAST, multiple sequence alignment, genome databases, simple protein modeling tools, and online scientific journals. The course is built around problem centered learning, with exercises built on current real-world medical and biological problems.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture, one hour terminal time.
GE Area:
Not currently Scheduled.
 


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