AAMUSTED LMS

Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, the learners will be able to;

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of data communications, and computer networking.

1.1 Explain concepts of data communication and computer networks.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different networking components and their respective roles in a computer communication system.

2.1 Explain specific hardware and software requirement for particular communication types.

3. Apply the concepts of configuration of networking devices.

3.1 Configure and send data from one personal computer to another.

3.2 Connect a PC to access the Internet.

Assessment

Class Participation/Online Survey- 5%

Daily Group Journal- 5%

Group Project- 10%

Mid-term Test- 20%

End of Semester Examination- 60%

REFERENCES

Stallings, W. (2013). Data and computer communications, (10th ed.), Prentice Hill,.

Kurose, J., Ross, K., Computer Networking: A top-Down Approach, 6th Edition, Peason, 2012.

Brookshear, J. G. & Brylow, D. (2015). Computer science: an Overview (12th ad), Harlow Essex, England: Pearson.

Forouzan, B., (2012) Data Communication and Networking, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill,

Comer, D. (2006). Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume I: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall,

Freeman, R. (2005).Fundamentals of telecommunications. New York:Wiley,

Tanenbaum, A. S. (2003). Computer networks (4/e), Prentice Hall,.

Selected articles and online resources (youtube.com, MOOCs: Khan Academy, TESSA, Udemy etc.)

Course Description    Lecturers: Jacob Manu, PhD, (buncj2010@gmail.com) John Bosco K. Fiave - jbfiave@aamusted.edu.gh and Mrs. Victoria Boafo Email: 

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills in using the 21^st century digital technology tools and applications that are available in the classroom to communicate. At this point of earth’s history, we need students who are able to learn without any technological constraints, no matter where they find themselves around the globe. Upon this basis, the following are the course objectives of the course

Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, the learners will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss the history and the importance of modern-day personal computers in education.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in using 21^st century digital tools and applications when accessing information.

3. Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

4. Use digital tools and applications to communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently in their personal and professional lives.

5. Ability to think critically and make informed decisions when using any digital tool or application.

6. Identify information resources and construct effective search strategies for different

formats of information.

7. Identify reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and points of view or biases

among several evaluation criteria for information sources.

8. State and explain intellectual property rights including copyright and plagiarism.

NB: Students with special academic needs should contact the lecturer as soon as possible.

Assessment

Online Survey - 5%

Audios Review – 5%

Project Work- 10%

Mid-term Test- 20%

End of Semester Examination- 60%

REFERENCES

Association of College and Research Libraries. (2002). Information Literacy competency

Standards for higher education.

Badke, W. (2017). Plagiarism, eh: How to recognize it and get it out of your life. Retrieved July

4, 2019 from https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YHJIGVodKKqYKSC9WBR3XakS3A6wXdVUQZhBXVXpwmw/edit#slide=id.g2915f7507a_2_124

Internet World Statistics (2018). Usage of technology among countries. Retrieved from

http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm 

Jacobs, H. H. (Ed). (2010) Curriculum 21: Essential education for a changing world. USA:

ASCD Publications.

Jonassen, D. H. (2006) Modeling with technology: Mindtools for conceptual change. (3^rd Ed).

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Kozma, R. B. (2003). Technology and classroom practices: An international study. Journal of

Research on Technology in Education, 36(1), 1-14

Manu, J. (2018). 21^st century ICT: A must for teachers and students. Kumasi, Ghana: Buncj

Publishing.

Morrison, G. R., & Lowther, D. L. (2010). Integrating computer technology into the classroom.

(4^th Ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Educational, Inc.

Owusu-Ansah, C.M. (2022). Information Literacy and the Academic Research Process.

KNUST Press.

Zickuhr, K., & Smith, A. (2012). Digital differences: For some groups digital disparities still

remain. Retrieved on October 4, 2012 from http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2240/internet

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Ton, J. C., & Aeilko, H. Z. (2010). SPSS for starters. New York: Springer

Tunney, J. & Wilson, G. (2018). 100% information literacy success. Cengage Learning.