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EDT 132 Using Audio in the Classroom (2 units)

Recommendation: EDT 50 or EDT 51 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher. This course covers the use of digital communication in education by creating and using digital music and other audio recordings in the classroom using audio editing software. Using digital music and voice recordings, students will learn to do the following: create, perform, and record original music for digital movies, podcasts, and slideshows; capture streaming audio; create audio files for slideshows; and capture and assess oral readings. Transfer Credit: CSU

EDT 133 Spreadsheets for Educators (3 units)

This course prepares educators and prospective educators to perform administrative, instructional, and other classroom tasks utilizing spreadsheet software for a variety of educational purposes. Students will be guided through steps for initial projects, simultaneously learning concepts of use and software basics, along with generating ideas and methods to create and use spreadsheets for educational purposes. Topics include using spreadsheet technology to enhance teaching and learning and integration of technology into course curriculum. This course is not open to students with credit in EDT 103.

EDT 134 Word Processing for Educators (3 units)

This course prepares educators and prospective educators to perform administrative, instructional, and other classroom tasks utilizing word processing software for a variety of educational purposes, including preparation of curriculum. Students will be guided through steps for initial projects, simultaneously learning concepts of use and software basics, along with generating ideas and methods to create and use word processing for educational purposes. Topics include using word processing technology to enhance teaching and learning and integration of technology into course curriculum. This course is not open to students with credit in EDT 104.

EDT 135 Slide Presentation Software for Educators (3 units)

This course prepares educators and prospective educators to utilize slide presentation software, PowerPoint or Keynote, in their teaching practice as they prepare, present and interact with curriculum. Students will be guided through steps for initial projects, simultaneously learning concepts of use and software basics, along with generating ideas and methods to create and use presentation software for educational purposes. Topics include using slide presentation software technology to enhance teaching and learning and integration of technology into course curriculum. Free slide presentation software, such as Google Slides, will be examined as well. The nature of this course requires adequate vision to create and critique visual presentations that are designed for visual appeal and effectiveness. All students must be able to perform these activities with or without reasonable accommodations. This course is not open to students with credit in EDT 105.

EDT 136 Databases for Educators (3 units)

This course trains educators and prospective educators in the use of database management systems. Databases can be powerful productivity tools for teachers and they can also be great learning tools for students. Educators will learn to create and use databases for a variety of purposes. This course will instruct on database fundamentals and provide an overview of database software available for educational use. Other topics include designing curricular lessons and student assignments utilizing databases. This course is not open to students with credit in EDT 106.

EDT 137 Creating Educational Media(2 units)

Recommendation: EDT 50 or EDT 51 or equivalent with grade “C” or higher. This course covers the concepts and techniques for video editing using movie making software in education. Using free movie editing software, students will learn to bring lessons to life by creating video “reports” to demonstrate abstract concepts through narration, video, music, and pictures. Methods of integrating these software programs into new and existing lesson plans will be explored. Transfer Credit: CSU

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