Internet Literacy Class
NOTE: LIBR 80 for Spring, 2010 is full.
Contact me at (831) 646-4082
or by email to stetter@mpc.edu
if you want to be on the wait list.
Click HERE to view the orientation video for LIBR 80.
LIBR 80 (Internet Literacy) is a 3-unit online course that satisfies MPC's Information Competency graduation requirement. If you are planning to transfer to CSUMB, this course will satisfy the Information Technology ULR (University Learning Requirement) at CSUMB.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE CLASS, CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT 646-4095 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SEND EMAIL TO library@mpc.edu
General Course Information
This
online laboratory course covers Internet history and access, management and
organization of the Internet, examination of Internet components,
ethical issues, and correct citation of Internet resources. Coursework includes
online discussions, basic web authoring, effective searching, and evaluating
information.
Text:
Explore various Internet resources including email, the World
Wide Web, search directories and search engines, mailing lists, file formats,
multimedia and more.
By the completion of this course
students should develop the following competencies:
1.
Demonstrate the
ability to locate information using at least five different search engines,
directories and metasearch tools to solve information needs.
2.
Formulate a
variety of search strategies, which will locate information relevant to the
research question. Retrieve information using the strategies and evaluate it
using a standard set of criteria.
3.
Produce a
well-designed, aesthetically pleasing formal document on a single scholarly
subject using accepted word processing techniques.
4.
Produce a
well-designed representation and analysis of numerical data using standard
spreadsheet features.
5.
Establish
bibliographically correct citations in a standard format.
6.
Understand
different file formats and their uses on the Internet.
7.
Upload and
download files from the Internet.
8. Examine and discuss ethical issues arising from Internet connectivity, such as censorship, pornography, creation of information haves and have-nots.
9. Understand
the relationship of the Internet to issues of gender and class (who has access
to electronic information?)
10. Identify information sources
for working in a multicultural community
11. Demonstrate a basic
knowledge of HTML coding.
12. Create and publish
well-designed, functional web pages including tables, hypertext links, and
images.
Grading in this course follows a standard percentage scale: 90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D below 59=F Numerical scores will be awarded for all assignments, quizzes, projects, and weekly participation.
Creating Web Pages:
Interested in learning to create web pages? In this class, we will explore both hand coding and using free HTML editors.
Please contact me by email, by phone (646-4082) or in person at the Library Technology Center for more information.