Today, high schools are required to: (1) computerize school affairs such as school management; (2) use information means to
effectively and efficiently achieve the objectives of the subject; and (3) develop students’ ability to utilize information.
As a teacher, you will learn the basic knowledge and basic skills necessary to use information tools flexibly and confidently
in these three situations, depending on the purpose and situation. Specifically, we aim to master the operating skills of
word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, ICT education, programming thinking, etc., assuming
educational usage situations.
・As a teacher, understand that information methods can be used depending on the purpose and situation in school affairs, teaching
subjects, and information skills development situations, and be able to explain using specific examples.
・As a teacher, you will be able to acquire and use basic skills that will enable you to use information tools flexibly and confidently.
・Be able to consider and make proposals regarding the future use of information methods in schools.
・Be able to consider which types of information devices should be used in which situations out of a variety of information devices.
・Understand the etiquette and ethics when using information methods at school and be able to explain them concretely.
・As a teacher, you will be able to acquire and use basic skills that will enable you to use information tools flexibly and confidently.
・Be able to consider and make proposals regarding the future use of information methods in schools.
・Be able to consider which types of information devices should be used in which situations out of a variety of information devices.
・Understand the etiquette and ethics when using information methods at school and be able to explain them concretely.
- Students will gain a deeper understanding of the basic knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, which are often used when using information devices at school, and software used for ICT education and programming education.
- Students can use word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, which are often used when using information devices at school, and software used in ICT education and programming education.
- Students can specifically explain the advantages and disadvantages of using various information devices and software for school administration, subject instruction, and developing students’ information skills.
- Students will be able to enumerate situations in which subject instruction and school administration become more effective and efficient through the use of information tools.
- Students learn how to utilize various information devices for school education.
| Assignment | eport | Final assignment | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 25% | ||
| 2. | 25% | 25% | ||
| 3. | 20% | 20% | ||
| 4. | 10% | 10% | ||
| 5. | 20% | 20% | ||
| Total. | 50% | 20% | 30% | - |
Students will be evaluated based on the assignments submitted for each section of the learning theme (70%) and the final assignments
(30%), and students will pass if they each score 60 points or higher. (60 points: This is the level at which students have
acquired the minimum level of knowledge and skills to utilize information devices in education.)
The details are as follows.
(1) Assignment Document creation (assignment 1, 2) 20%
Spreadsheet (assignment 3, 4) 20%
Presentation (assignment 5) 10%
(2) Report Information search (assignment report 1) 10%
Programming thinking (assignment report 2) 10%
(3) Final assignment 30%
The details are as follows.
(1) Assignment Document creation (assignment 1, 2) 20%
Spreadsheet (assignment 3, 4) 20%
Presentation (assignment 5) 10%
(2) Report Information search (assignment report 1) 10%
Programming thinking (assignment report 2) 10%
(3) Final assignment 30%
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orientation Confirmation of information-related basic knowledge and information equipment operation skills ~Information literacy and security, touch typing, directory operations, etc.~ |
Confirm the content of the general high school subject ``Science of Information’’, review computer operating skills, and confirm
the syllabus. Assignment 1: Creating official documents using Word |
190minutes |
| 2. | Operation and utilization of word processing software (1) Creation of teaching materials, notification documents, etc. using word processing software |
Understand character codes. Learn the basic usage of MS office ”Word”. |
190minutes |
| 3. | Operation and utilization of MS office ”Word” processing software (2) Creating school affairs documents using ”Word” processing software |
Learn tables and functions to improve your expressiveness on ”Word”. Understand basic official document formats. Assignment 2: Let’s create a document for guideance. |
190minutes |
| 4. | Search for information How to search for scientific and technical information Experience how to use JPlatPad and thesis database. |
Search for information on a topic you are interested in and summarize the results on an A4 size 1 page. Assignment report 1 Information search |
190minutes |
| 5. | Operation and utilization of spreadsheet software (1) Data entry, table creation and aggregation, etc. |
Learn how to search and use aggregate functions etc. Understand relative and absolute references. |
190minutes |
| 6. | Operation and utilization of spreadsheet software (2) Visualizing data using graphs, utilizing database functions, etc. |
Learn compound graphs, 3D mapping, data searches, etc. Assignment 3: “Aggregation, graphs and data manipulation using Excel” |
190minutes |
| 7. | Operation and utilization of spreadsheet software (3) Simple statistical analysis, simulation, etc. |
We will summarize the points to keep in mind when using data approximate curves and statistical analysis using spreadsheet software. | 190minutes |
| 8. | Operation and utilization of spreadsheet software (4) Automatic operations and simple operations with Visual Basic Application (VBA) |
Understand some ways to automate Excel operations. Assignment 4 “Statistical analysis and automation of Excel” |
190minutes |
| 9. | About programming thinking (1) Instruction content of programing education Program thinking and programming thinking |
Summarize perspectives on programming thinking. | 190minutes |
| 10. | About programming thinking (2) Fundamentals of a platform that proposes programming thinking |
Summarize how to use programming platforms. | 190minutes |
| 11. | About programming thinking (3) Application of a platform that proposes programming thinking |
We will summarize how to apply the programming platform. Assignment report 2 : About programming thinking |
190minutes |
| 12. | Operation and utilization of presentation software (1) Create a CD jacket using image processing using Photoshop. |
Producing CD jacket works. | 190minutes |
| 13. | Operation and utilization of presentation software (2) Creating a slideshow using PowerPoint |
Assignment 5 : Photo processing and 4 frame slides | 190minutes |
| 14. | Summary Research the status of ``subject instruction using ICT’’ on the web and create a report that examines ``education using ICT’’ from your own perspective. |
Create the final assignment ”Education using ICT” (approximately 1000 words) and submit it within the specified deadline. | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Textbooks are not specified. We will distribute slide materials, printouts, and practice data to be used in class.
Confirm the content of the general high school subject ”Information 1’’, review computer operating skills, and confirm the
syllabus.
- Questions are accepted via email. We will be happy to answer any questions or consultations before or after class, as time permits.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | As a teacher at a high school in Shizuoka Prefecture, I use my practical experience working in the information technology department of a professional high school (industrial department) and the results of research on teaching materials such as IC design using Excel to teach the necessary ways of thinking for the use of information devices in schools. . |
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