INST5400 - Computer Applications for Instruction and Training, Spring 2005

Introduction to basic computer applications on a Macintosh computer, with special emphasis on software that may be used in instruction and training. In this course, students will orient themselves to the Macintosh environment, get a brief overview of Macintosh-specific software, and learn the fundamental basics of the following tools available to assist in instruction and training: PowerPoint, Photoshop, GoLive, and iMovie.

Computer Applications for Instruction and Training

Inst 5400

Professor Brett Shelton, Ph.D.

Instructional Technology
Utah State University

Course Structure: Weekly 2.5-hour classes

Prerequisites: None

Image courtesy of Ryan Harris

Course Description

Introduction to basic computer applications on a Macintosh computer, with special emphasis on software that may be used in instruction and training. In this course, students will orient themselves to the Macintosh environment, get a brief overview of Macintosh-specific software, and learn the fundamental basics of the following tools available to assist in instruction and training: PowerPoint, Photoshop, GoLive, and iMovie.

Technical Requirements

If you wish to complete the assignments, you will need the following programs:

Citation: Shelton, B., admin. (2005, November 21). Computer Applications for Instruction and Training. Retrieved August 29, 2008, from Free Online Course Materials — USU OpenCourseWare Web site: http://ocw.usu.edu/Instructional_Technology/Computer_Applications_for_Instruction_and_Training.
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