Serves as a review of objectives for a specific Certification. Uses certification test preparation software, when available, in conjunction with a faculty resource person. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Examines concepts and terminology related to microcomputers and introduces specific uses of microcomputers.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

Presents terminology and concepts of computer-based systems, an introductory coverage of operating systems and business application software to conduct legal research for litigation and other application programs traditionally used in the practice of law. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Covers computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Imparts first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of the Windows software package. Presents the basics of the features and applications included in the Windows operating system package.

Lecture 1 hour per week.

Provides students with a working knowledge of Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp, file compression, and other services using a variety of software packages. Provides instruction for basic web page construction. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp, telnet, and other services. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages, multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics will include type and edit text in a cell, enter data on multiple worksheets, work with formulas and functions, create charts, pivot tables, and styles, insert headers and footers, and filter data. Covers MOS Excel objectives. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Provides first-time users sufficient information to make practical use of spreadsheet software using the basics of building spreadsheets. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Incorporates instruction in planning, defining, and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of database programming. Includes database concepts, principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating and using forms, using data from different sources, filtering, creating mailing labels. Covers MOS Access certification objectives. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Presents first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of database management software using the basics of building databases. Covers specific business applications. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Provides K-12 classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel. Students will finish the course with a solid understanding of educational technology, including how to use computers, how to access information on the World Wide Web, and how to integrate computers and educational technology into classroom curriculum. Students will learn how to base technology integration decisions on contemporary learning theories.  Prerequisite: ITE 115. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Incorporates advanced computer concepts including the integration of a software suite. Prerequisite: ITE 115. Lecture 4 hours per week.