Technology Competency for Teachers

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Adventist University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Course syllabus in TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY FOR TEACHERS
FIRST SEMESTER 2020-2021

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

PHILOSOPHY
The work of education and work of redemption are one: to restore in humanity the lost image of God through the
harmonious development of the mental, physical, social and spiritual faculties.
MISSION
The Adventist University of the Philippines is committed to provide quality Bible-based education, nurturing
students for academic excellence, Christlike character, and exemplary service.
VISION
Adventist University of the Philippines envisions to be a leading Adventist educational institution in the Asia-
Pacific region by 2022.

CORE VALUES
As faculty and staff of the Adventist University of the Philippines, we value:

Accountability and Integrity. We hold ourselves responsible for our professional and personal actions to
God, to one another, and to our stakeholders. We shall therefore live and serve with integrity—with
wholeness of character, consistency of lifestyle; faithfully adhering to the spiritual truths and values
taught in the Word of God.
Committed Service. We shall serve our students and all whom we encounter, dedicating our time, personal skills,
professional expertise, and resources as we realize the high academic and spiritual expectations of
Adventist education, in turn spending our lives in serving others.
Excellence in Work. We continually strive to be among the best in all we do: in teaching, and in delivering
consistently high quality services.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
As a result of their educational experience at AUP, graduates will exemplify:

No. INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IOs)

1 Professional Competence.Expertise and leadership in their academic or professional discipline, continually

improving professionally through lifelong learning.

2 Active Faith.A growing, transforming relationship with God and application of the biblical truths expressed
in the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and spirituality to a variety of real-world issues.

3 Social Responsibility.Commitment and engagement to improve the quality of life of all people, and to care
for the environment.

4 Selfless Service.Application of knowledge to real-world challenges in the spirit of unselfish service, fulfilling
God’s calling in their lifework.

5 Balanced Lifestyle.Pursuit of wholeness by maintaining a balanced healthy lifestyle – spiritually, mentally,

physically, and socially.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES

BEEd and BSEd graduates are expected to:

No. Program Outcomes (POs) Institutional

Outcomes (IOs)
1 Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, social-cultural, historical,
psychological, and political contexts. 1, 3, and 4

2 Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline.

1, 3 and 4
3 Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes
appropriate to specific learners and their environments. 1, 3, and 4

4 Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for
diverse learners. 1 , 2, 3, 4

Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and
5 sustainable educational practices. 1, 3, 4, 5

Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting

6 learning processes and outcomes. 1, 3, 4, 5

II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

C OURSE TITLE Technology Competence for Teachers

C OURSE C ODE CECC 211
C REDIT U NITS Three (3)
P RE -R EQUISITES None
C LASS S CHEDULE M Online
C LASSROOM Online/Remote

C OURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the learner to basic to advanced concepts on modern computing, information
media, office suites, Internet and web technologies, and communications. It presents the above in the
perspective of hardware and software, in teaching and learning, as well as towards becoming productive
professionals in the 21st Century.

COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should have been able to:
Course Outcomes (COs) POs

1. Evaluate the role of computers to education and the larger society through historical 1, 4
and current perspectives
2. Explain and discuss basic hardware and software components essential for computers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
to operate
3. Demonstrate accurate and speedy keyboarding using the QWERTY system to reach at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
least a minimum of 30 words per minute
4. Exhibit proper computer care and protection, as well as ethics for use 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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5. Describe and utilize the basic features and functions of operating systems, word 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
processors, spreadsheet, and presentations
6. Create word processed documents, spreadsheet workbooks, and presentations for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
various uses
7. Discuss and use the basic principles and features of the World Wide Web and ICT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Summative Projects (30%). There will be four major projects for this class: Word Processing, Presentations,
and Spreadsheets, and Web. These will serve as creative evidence of your learning. These are marked
with an asterisk (*) under Evidence of Outcomes. These have specific deadlines and therefore need to
be submitted on time.
2. Exercises (20%). Before producing your projects, you will go through different exercises that will showcase
each part of the skills to be learned.
3. Keyboarding. (10%) Keyboarding will be practiced until you will be able to master to have speed and
accuracy that is not below 30 words per minute and 95% respectively.
3. E-portfolio and Examinations. (40%)
a) The electronic portfolio for this class will enable you to post your best work and reflect on them, as
well as to document the processes that you undertook in your journey of learning. (20%)
b) The Examinations will be a comprehensive written test on the concepts related to the learning of
the whole term. These include prelims, midterms, and finals. (20%)

GRADING C RITERIA
Summative Projects 30%
Exercises 20%
Keyboarding 10%
E-portfolio and Examinations 40%
100%

GRADING S YSTEM
L ETTER G RADE E QUIVALENT H ONOR P T
A 98.00 – 100.00 4.00
A– 95.00 – 97.99 3.75
B+ 92.00 – 94.99 3.50 COMPUTATION OF GRADE
B 89.00 – 91.99 3.25
B– 86.00 – 88.99 3.00 [RAW SCORE ÷ P ERFECT SCORE ]
C+ 83.00 – 85.99 2.75 x 70 + 30 X [ALLOTTED
C 80.00 – 82.99 2.50 PERCENTAGE ]
C– 77.00 – 79.99 2.25
D 75.00 – 76.99 2.00
F 74.00 and below 0.00

CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR MISSED CLASSES: You and the teacher will always be in constant communication in case loss of
connection, power outages, or unavoidable circumstances that cause the missing of important video conferences
will happen. Your class should come into agreement to address missed classes as promptly as possible.
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Netiquette. Since most of our activities will be online, you are expected to practice netiquette in all
situations. Be guided with the following:
a. During video conferences (Zoom, MS Teams), make sure to mute your microphone when
needed, and unmute when being asked to talk.
b. Avoid placing unacceptable photos as your profile picture, including in your iStudy profile.
c. Make sure you address your teacher and classmates properly during online forums and video
conferences.
d. Send messages in a professional, courteous manner in chatrooms and in e-mails.
e. Use sentence cases rather than all capitals when communicating.
f. Ask permission before recording video conferences.
2. Proactivity. You are expected to be proactive while engaging in both synchronous and
asynchronous modes of learning online. Engagement and participation in the online portal, or
activities in MS Teams, will be regularly checked. Your will communicate with you through e-mail,
text, Messenger, or other means at least once a week. Make sure that you are ready for discussions
and questions when you engage in video conferencing by studying your readings ahead of time.
3. Punctuality. You will be expected to send in requirements promptly through the iStudy portal or MS
Teams. Reasonable time will be given for your work, but late work of more than 2 weeks will already
be given deductions.
4. Consultations. You are expected to consult with the teacher in multiple modalities. (See information
about the teacher) When doing SMS, make sure to introduce yourself in ALL introductory messages.
You may address concerns through Messenger Group Chat, or personal messaging, whichever
applies.

REFERENCES
Books AUP Library Call No

Parsons, J. J. and Oja, D (2011) Computer Concepts: 2011 Comprehensive. Boston, MA: 004 P254 2011
Thomson/Course Technology

Parsons, J. J. et. al (2014) Computer Concepts and Microsoft Office 2013 Illustrated. Stamford, 005.3684 C7394 2014
CT: Cengage learning

Pehcevski, J (2017). Information technology education. NY: Delve Publishing 004.071 In37 2017

White, E. G. (1900). Christ’s Object Lessons. US: Review and Herald

Parsons, J. J. and Oja, D (2011) Computer Concepts: 2011 Comprehensive. Boston, MA: 004 P254 2011
Thomson/Course Technology

Parsons, J. J. et. al (2014) Computer Concepts and Microsoft Office 2013 Illustrated. Stamford, 005.3684 C7394 2014
CT: Cengage learning

Pehcevski, J (2017). Information technology education. NY: Delve Publishing 004.071 In37 2017

White, E. G. (1900). Christ’s Object Lessons. US: Review and Herald

Web-based Resources AUP Library Call No

Tutorialspoint (2015) Computer Fundamentals Tutorial. Retrieved from N/A
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_software.htm

Mullins, S. (n.d.) Introduction to Computers. Retrieved from N/A

http://cs.sru.edu/~mullins/cpsc100book/module02_introduction/module02-
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01_introduction.html

GCF (2015) Computer Basics. Retrieved from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/1 N/A

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III. LEARNING DESIGN

Dates Topics Course Learning outcomes Mode of delivery and Resources Assessment
Outcome
and s Activities with time
number
(co) allotments
of hours

The University and Describe the course in terms Asynchronous: iStudy None
Aug. 10 the Concept of of the concept of AUP iStudy announcements of
(1.5hrs) Curriculum (Knowledge) expectations (15 mins) Youtube video on
 Philosophy, Mission, Online Forum of self- syllabus review (place
and Vision Defend the tenets of introduction of students (30 link here)
 Core Values Christian/Adventist Education minutes)
 Adventist Education (Attitude) Video on review of syllabus
(20 minutes)
Online Forum for questions on
the course (20 minutes)
Aug. 12 The Development and Trace computer history Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Quiz
History of Computers CO1 Readings history of computers Module
(Knowledge)
(1.5 The impact of computers
(30 minutes)
hrs) to society and culture Evaluate the impact of computers Video computer (40 minutes)
to society
(Attitude) Quiz (10 minutes)

CO1 Forum on social impact of

computers
(10 minutes)
Aug. 17 Computer Hardware CO2 Describe the functions of different Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Quiz
Aug. 19 Basics: Components and computer hardware Readings on parts of the Module
Peripherals computer and computer
Explain the function of operating
systems and applications software (45 minutes)
Computer Software
(3hrs) (Knowledge)
Basics: Programs and
Applications Videos on computer hardware
Relate hardware and software to and software (45 minutes)
human functioning
(Attitude) Quizzes on hardware and
software (20 minutes)

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Forum how computers are

represented by human
functions and vice versa
(20 minutes)
At least Keyboarding CO3 Demonstrate proper Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy
15 keyboarding skills with at least Typing Lessons through Module
minutes 95% speed and accuracy ratatype.com or other typing
a day (Skills) apps which can update
progress.

Aug. 24 Caring for computer CO4 Describe procedures in caring Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Forum
Aug. 26 hardware for hardware Readings on caring for Module
(4.5hrs) hardware (30 minutes) Unrecorded quiz
Viruses, Trojans, Define and explain the dangers
spyware, and other Readings viruses (30 minutes)
of viruses, Trojans, and other Readings computer ethics (30
malware malware, and how to avoid
Ethics of computer minutes)
them
use (Knowledge) Videos on viruses and
Demonstrate care for computer computer ethics (20 minutes)
equipment
(Skill) Forum on computer ethics
(15 minutes)
Discuss and Practice ethical use
of computers Online Quiz (unrecorded)
(Attitude) (30 minutes)

Synchronous1:
August 27: MS Teams Video
Conference (1 hour and 30
minutes)
Prepare for clarifications and
questions
Aug. 31 What are Operating CO4 Identify different operating Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Demo exercise
(1.5hrs) systems, and file systems Readings on different Module
hierarchies? (Knowledge) operating systems
Videos on demonstrating OS
Practice different operating functions (30 minutes)
system functions (clipboards,
applications, desktop, etc.) Exercise on different system

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functions (30 minutes)

Describe and perform file
hierarchies
(Skill)

Sept. 2 Online Prelims in iStudy (45 minutes)

to
Sept. 6
Sept 2 What are word CO5 Produce word processed Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Exercises
to processors? CO6 documents based on functions Video Demonstrations on Module
Decem producing word processed Project:
ber Produce presentations based on documents, presentations, Brochure
What are presentations? CO5 functions and spreadsheets Provided through iStudy Exercises
(variable CO6 Module
Produce spreadsheets based on
hours) Production of Exercise files and Project:
functions
Projectes 5-minute
(Skills) presentation

Midterms
What are spreadsheets? CO5 Provided through iStudy Exercises
CO6 Module
Project:
Balance Sheet
Internet and CO7 Describe web technologies and Asynchronous: Provided through iStudy Project:
Information and ICT Videos and Readings on ICT Module
Communications (Knowledge) Personal
Technologies Discuss web ethics Production of Personal Website
(Attitude) website
The World Wide Web Produce web sites
(Skill)
Finalization of Products for E-portfolio/Reflection
Dec. 9 Online Final Exams (45 minutes)
Total 54 hours

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IV. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHER

NAME: Teofilo C. Esguerra Jr., Ph.D
C ONTACT N UMBERS : (049) 541-1211 loc 307;09359573227 (TM)
E-MAIL ADDRESS: tcesguerra@aup.edu.ph
C ONSULTATION H OURS: TTh 2:00-5:00PM

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

TEOFILO C. ESGUERRA JR. DR. JEREMIAH FAMERONAG DR. LEONARDO B. DORADO

Course Facilitator Chair, Secondary Ed College Dean