DigiTools

44-245-01 - Fall 2006

Instructor: Dr. Nancy Zeliff Office Hours: Mon 1-2:30 pm

Office: Colden Hall 2310 Tues 10 am-2 pm

Phone: 660-562-1292 (office) Thurs 10-11:30 am

660-442-5897 (home) Others by appointment

E-Mail: nzeliff@nwmissouri.edu

Graduate Assistant: Nathan Uthe - office hours in Colden Hall 1900 –

Monday – 3-8 pm Tues 1-2 pm

Wed 2-6 pm Thurs 11 am-2 pm

Catalog Description

Emphasis on proficient use of varied input technologies. Students enter and manipulate text and data and prepare documents with handheld and tablet computers, speech recognition software, scanning, handwriting recognition, and keyboarding.

Rationale

The changing business environment requires individuals who can enter and manipulate text and data through varied input technologies. High quality output is critical. Individuals will be called upon to make decisions regarding business procedures and policies.

Disability Accommodations

Students in this course who need disability accommodations/modifications should present a copy of their official Northwest accommodation letter from the LAPS Committee to the instructor during private office hours as early in the term as possible. Additional information can be found in the “Services for Students with Disabilities” brochure available at the Student Services Center in the Administration Building or online at: http://www.nwmissouri.edu/swd/index.htm.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will

1. Key accurately from machine dictation, written copy, and original sources

2. Enter and edit text by speech recognition

3. Enter text and data via handwriting recognition

4. Gain proficiency with 10-key data entry

5. Scan documents for OCR input and graphics

6. Create and edit .pdf files

7. Format a variety of business documents effectively

8. Demonstrate basic document production skills

9. Perform word processing functions on a microcomputer

10. Employ sound ergonomic applications to protect one’s health and well being

Methods of Instruction

Demonstration, timed writings, guided practice, independent practice and web-based instruction are the primary means of instruction.

Materials Required/Optional

1. Required – Headset/mic.

2. Required – Flash Drive (suggested 256K minimum using USB port). Available in Bearcat Bookstore and other vendors. Approximate cost is $35.

3. Required - Two pocket folders in which you will hand in weekly assignments.

4. Required – CD’s or floppy HD diskettes on which you can burn/save your electronic portfolio.

Texts

1. Integrated Computer Applications, with Multimedia & Input Technologies, (2006) by Van Huss, Forde, Woo, and Hefferin. Files that accompany text are under the course folder on the COLDEN server on My Network Places at colden/users/public/44-245 Zeliff (Textbook Services)

2. Nifty Fifty-Eight for Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) 8.0. (loaned to you)

3. Nifty Fifty for Wacom Handwriting Tablets. (loaned to you)

4. Nifty Fifty for Microsoft OneNote. (loaned to you)

5. Nifty Fifty for Tablet PC. (loaned to you)

6. Machine Transcription. (loaned to you)

Software/Hardware Used

1. Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0. In CH 1150 only. Use the same pc in 1150 for DNS.

2. All word processing assignments will be completed with Word 2003.

3. Gateway M275 Tablet PC – loaned to you for days assigned.

4. Tungsten 3 Palm Pilot and keyboard(s) – loaned to your for days assigned.

5. Zire 72 Palm Pilot and keyboard(s) – loaned to you for days assigned.

6. Microsoft OneNote – available on all campus pc’s

7. 10-Key Software – available in CH 1900 and 1150; program given to you as well

8. Omni Page – for OCR scanning – available on one pc in CH 1900

9. Omni Form and Omni Filler – available in CH 1900

10. Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional – create and edit .pdf files – available in CH 1900, 1200, 1350, and 1150

11. Handwriting Pad – available with Pad on any Windows XP pc

12. Boomerang – available in CH 1150

Attendance: - If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check with the instructor on what was missed.

Evaluation

Components: Scale:
Folders, Machine Transcription, Blog  - 25% 90-100% A Superior
Prod Tests, Midterm, Final, and Portfolio - 20% 80-89% B Above Average
Speech Recognition - 15% 70-79% C Average
OneNote - 10-% 60-69% D Below Average
10-Key  - 5% below 60% F Unsatisfactory
Handhelds/Palms - 10%
Handwriting/Wacom - 5%
Tablet PC - 5%
Scanning and Adobe Acrobat - 5%

Assignments:

1. Assignments include weekly work of preparing business and personal documents with varied input technologies. Late work will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor before the due date. Weekly folders are Due on Wednesday’s by the end of class at 9:50 am.

2. Mastery of inputting skills with accuracy and correct formatting is important. Of course, an employee could only retain his/her job if work was completed at 100% accuracy. Each student should strive for 100% accuracy. If a student's work falls below 80% on all or part of the folder assignment it will be redone. A higher grade of no more than a cumulative 80% will then replace the student's original score. These redo’s must be completed by the assigned date. Failure to complete the redo's by the assigned date will result in a 0 for that folder assignment.

Exams:

Two written exams will be administered as a midterm and a final exam. The midterm will be given in early October and the final exam will be given on Monday, December 11, at 4:10-6:10 pm. Production exams will be completed in Word. Format, accuracy, and productivity are reflected in points given for these production exams.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE EXAMS AT THE SCHEDULED TIME. If an exam cannot be taken at the scheduled time, the instructor must be notified prior to the exam. Please feel free to use voice mail or e-mail to leave messages. Failure to do this may result in a grade of zero on the exam. Written documentation is required for any missed exam. The instructor has the right to approve any excuse for missed exams.

Final exam is scheduled for Monday, December 11, 4:10-6:10 pm.

Portfolio:

Each student will compile a portfolio in electronic format to illustrate his/her mastery of keyboarding and inputting skills. The purpose of your portfolio is to present a composite of your work and show evidence of your improvement through the semester. A discussion of the portfolio concept will be held. Student/instructor input will establish the requirements and optional items for the portfolio. The portfolio is worth 100 points and will be evaluated by a rubric.

Blog:

Each student will compile a Blog, updating it about three times in the trimester. It will be posted on the Internet for the instructor and peers to read each week A Blog serves as a journal of experiences and learning. Students will post comment(s) to blogs of peers.

Tentative Weekly Schedule

Mondays Production exams given

Wednesdays FOLDERS WITH ASSIGNMENTS DUE. New material discussed and new folder assignment given. Some free time at end of class to begin working on assignments.

Fridays Lab work days and varied topics

Academic Honesty

Access and complete the Academic Integrity Policy no later than Wed, August 30 - see course web site.

The CS/IS Department follows the procedures provided in detail in the Policies and Procedures – Academic Dishonesty section of the University catalog. It is the policy of this department to file a report with the Provost or graduate school for every incident of academic dishonesty. Students enrolled in all courses of the CS/IS Department are held accountable to the departmental policy on Academic Integrity, as outlined in the written or electronic copy of the policy.

GUIDELINES FOR GRADING FOLDERS

A 5 pts Superior - perfect/near perfect - NO typos

B 4 pts Above Average - 1 or 2 minor errors

Maximum of 1 correctable error

C 3 pts Average - major errors, not following directions

Maximum of 2 correctable errors

NOTE:To earn 3 pts or above, the document must be mailable (usable) or mailable-correctable. Remember, every document you turn in is a reflection of you personally.

D 2 pts Below Average - several things wrong

Maximum of 3 typos

F 1 pt Totally unmailable

More than 3 typos or other major errors

Improper or inconsistent format

Failed to follow directions

Text/data omitted

0 pts Not turned in

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� Proper horizontal centering

� Proper margins overall, horizontally and vertically

� Proper vertical spacing - single, double, and triple spacing in proper places

� Proper underlining

� Proper punctuation, capitalization, etc

� Technical points depending upon specific job

OBJECTIVES

1. Apply keyboarding specifics of paper measurements and vertical and horizontal spacing.

2. Identify and apply proofreader's marks.

3. Apply proper formatting rules using Word 2003 format settings

4. Identify parts of simplified and standard office memos.

5. Describe differences in the standard memo and simplified memo styles.

6. Discuss differences in modified block, block, and simplified letters.

7. Cite how a personal and business letter differ.

8. Discuss the difference between open and mixed punctuation styles in letters.

9. Identify and correctly place parts of a business letter.

10. Prepare an envelope with the Post Office preferred style of addressing.

11. Discuss left/right margins and top margins for unbound and leftbound reports.

12. Discuss pagination rules for unbound and leftbound reports.

13. Paginate documents properly and efficiently with Word 2003 features.

14. Identify the purpose of report sections: title page, citations, references, and side headings.

15. Exhibit proper file management techniques with files and subdirectories saved on diskettes.

16. Prepare tables in Word 2003.

17. Utilize the spell check feature of Word 2003.

18. Format headings, both block and horizontal on the second and succeeding pages of letters and memos.

19. Differentiate among the types of tabs that can be used within Word 2003.

20. Use special characters for international documents or emphasis according to Word 2003 features.

21. Use Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0 effectively as an input method.

22. Use scanning software and hardware as input devices.

23. Use tablet pc and graphics pad for handwriting recognition, journaling, and inking.

24. Use handheld pc and handheld keyboard.

25. Use digital pen skills to perform a variety of functions (signature, formatting text,

converting handwriting to typed text)

26. Create and edit .pdf files.

27. Use OneNote as organizational tool.

28. Enter data with 10-key touch system.

29. Describe the purpose of a student portfolio.

30. Describe the purpose of a blog.

31. Transcribe business documents from machine transcription.

32. Use critical thinking to determine the appropriate digital tool to perform a task productively.

33. Explain the uses of current and emerging input devices.

34. Discuss the health and safety issues of digital communication tools.