Course & Module Objectives

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Chapter 2 will discuss Computer Literacy and how to effectively use the internet for research.

“Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.”  -Oliver Wendell Holmes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Develop computer literacy skills and understand basic computer functions including the ability to send and receive emails, usage of institutional web sites, internet search engines, and technology for research, such as library resources
• Increase self-awareness of personality type and learning-style and demonstrate the ability to take personal responsibility by creating personal and educational goals.
  • Identify starting point and areas of growth for Self Awareness through completion and review of self-assessment.

Here is the content for this session:

• Textbook Reading: Chapter 2 Lumen, Computer Literacy: Netiquette, Assessment: Using E-mail Netiquette, Finding and Using Web pages (optional), Effective Internet Search Strategies, Library and Research Resources, Assessment: Locating and Citing Sources (optional).
  
• Assignment: Module 2 Quiz
• Continue working on gathering information for Project A, which is due in Module 6.

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