TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
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Database
Management Systems for E-learning
Environments Students completing the Database Management Systems Certificate will be able to: * understand the basic systems development process * apply structured and object-oriented techniques used in systems analysis and design * view the information system as a model of the organization and describe that model from multiple perspectives using appropriate graphical tools * grasp the fundamentals of file, database, input, processing and output design * direct the systems development process using project-management techniques * analyze, design and develop business-oriented information systems as a future system analyst * understand data structures, file processing, databases and database management systems within organizations * understand logical models of database data analysis, design, implementation and administration * develop and maintain databases * understand various theories and techniques to analyze, design, develop and implement database systems as a future database developer or administrator * understand how to analyze, design and implement business-oriented information systems. |
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E-learning Information Technology
Management Students completing the E-learning Information Technology Management Certificate will be able to: * develop basic decision analysis techniques through the use of electronic spreadsheet modeling * competently use spreadsheet modeling and decision analysis * understand technology issues facing managers in organizations * understand strategic telecommunications management * analyze, design and implement multi-user systems. |
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Object-Oriented Programming for
E-learning Students completing the Object-Oriented Programming for E-learning Certificate will be able to: * apply basic problem-solving and programming techniques through the use of the higher-level languages: C++ and Java * determine how a variable is referenced and avoid unwanted side effects in using global vs. local variables * correctly use advance looping structures in a program * identify all of the simple data types provided by the programming language * become familiar with specialized programming operators and expressions * understand the difference between specification and implementation of an abstract data type * write client code that invokes class member function * perform fundamental operations of one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and multidimensional arrays and use arrays of records and class objects * distinguish between structured (procedural) programming and object-oriented programming and define the characteristics of an object-oriented programming language * apply the object-oriented design methodology to solve a problem * take an object-oriented design and code it in an appropriate programming language * understand the concept of linked data structure and perform basic functions related to a dynamic linked list. |
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E-learning Multimedia Design and
Production Students completing the E-learning Multimedia Design and Production Certificate will be able to: * work as part of a design and production team * prepare and utilize a wide range of resources including video, audio, image and text to solve instructional problems * work with a variety of time-based multimedia applications * create a complete production design including project goals, interface requirements, resource lists, scripting and storyboards * research, design and produce multimedia presentations targeted to specific audiences * produce at least two complete presentations, which can be used in a portfolio. |
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E-learning Website Design and
Development Students completing the Website Design and Development Certificate will be able to: * design web pages and forms * incorporate graphic elements into web page * use commercial production tools to develop web pages * understand HTML, Java Script, Cascading Style Sheet and active maps on the level of writing a code * modify web pages written by others * create and edit links on web pages * test developed pages. |
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Computer
Maintenance and Configuration for
E-learning Students completing the Computer Maintenance and Configuration for E-learning Certificate will be able to: * recognize and diagnose PC hardware problems * perform hardware configuration changes and upgrades * provide technology support in educational settings * coordinate technology integration with academic curriculum * understand details of file and content servers configuration including networking, user accounts and security. |
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Digital
Imaging for E-learning Students completing the Digital Imaging for E-learning Certificate will be able to: * set up and use digital (still) imaging equipment including cameras and scanners * apply Principles of Design to photographic images, layouts and presentations * use contemporary image editing software to edit, enhance and alter digital images * prepare digital image files for a variety of uses including print, e-portfolios and the web * identify a wide range of input and output format options * prepare digital illustrations (raster image environment) from imported, scanned and hand-generated images. |
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Digital
Video Production for E-learning Students completing the Digital Video Production for E-learning Certificate will be able to: * set up and use basic video production equipment including cameras, microphones, lights, screens and editing software * create a production design, which includes resources, schedules, scripts and storyboards * capture digital (and analog) video and sound and then edit utilizing computer-based non-linear editing technology * prepare titles, film/video effects and basic graphics animations * output digital video in DV, VHS and streaming media formats and be familiar with a wide range of video/audio file formats and their uses. |
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E-learning Software Applications Students completing the E-learning Software Applications Certificate will be able to: * manipulate text and graphics in a word application and presentation software * describe the differences between a spreadsheet application and a database application * identify the function of the components in a network * identify the operating system of any computer * use a web browser to locate information resources * develop a multimedia project that supports a lesson plan * evaluate effective use of multimedia. |
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E-learning Students completing the E-learning Certificate will be able to: * use electronic search tools efficiently to locate resources on the Internet and in online databases * evaluate effectively the source, quality and reliability of online resources * use current technological tools to access information and resources and incorporate these resources into a variety of electronic formats * describe the relevance of technology to careers in the modern workplace * use electronic learning tools proficiently * produce electronically-mediated, multimedia presentations and projects * develop a multimedia web page and electronically-mediated resume in CD format that demonstrates their knowledge and skills necessary for employment in their field. |
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Research
in the E-learning Age Students completing the Research in the E-learning Age Certificate will be able to: * use electronic search tools efficiently to locate resources on the Internet and in online databases * evaluate effectively the source, quality and reliability of online resources * use electronic tools to collect, store, organize, manipulate and analyze large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data * understand the ethical, legal and privacy issues related to data collection and research analysis in the electronic age * formulate research questions and design appropriate research strategies * apply research methods, sampling techniques and data analysis using a statistical software package * apply research design and data collection strategies relevant to their academic major. |
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E-learning Web Application Development
Students completing the E-learning Web Application Development Certificate will be able to: * develop simple server-side applications * write client-side plug-ins or utility tools for web connectivity * understand current and emerging web technologies * apply learned programming techniques in web-based applications. |
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Instructional Design for E-learning
Students completing the Instructional Design for E-learning Certificate will be able to: * apply the major steps in the instructional design process to a distance learning environment * analyze complex situations to identify instructional goals * identify and describe an instructional goal appropriate for a distance learning environment * assist in designing a short course for a distance learning environment * assist in conducting an evaluation of a distance learning course * plan a lesson to be delivered in a distance learning environment * identify and use different methods of content delivery. |
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E-learning Website Administration
Students completing the E-learning Website Administration Certificate will be able to: * understand and interpret intellectual property issues in computer mediated communication * plan and configure network environment of content/media servers * understand and develop file and content organization on the file and Internet servers * choose efficient organization of content databases and apply these solutions in the server environment * diagnose and support hardware/software problems on file and Internet servers. |
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E-learning Course Delivery Students completing the E-learning Course Delivery Certificate will be able to: * transfer delivery skills developed in their experiential learning to a new distance learning work setting * identify and discuss the appropriateness of various teaching methods for a distance learning environment * select and apply a method of teaching in a distance learning environment * prepare for a particular method of delivering instruction in a distance learning environment * convert content material or subject matter for delivery in a distance learning environment * provide technical assistance in a DDN classroom * develop and deliver a lesson in WebCT |