The computer skills course aims to give students all the knowledge of computer science they need to get their own clear and sufficiently thorough idea (even if on some technical details approximate) of what is this science that goes by the name computer science and how and with what effects it develops in favor of man and the education sciences. The objectives of the IT skills course for the Bachelor of Science in Education Sciences are: 1) explain and make students understand what a computer is and how it works, with particular regard to algorithms and the ptogramming activity (coding); 2) acquire adequate skills for the creation and format of professional text documents with word processing software; 3) the search for information on the web and in the evaluation of information; 4)  the graphic representation of information; 5)  sharing of information. The course will allow students to acquire the mastery of all the most common Italian and English linguistic expressions, abbreviations and acronyms of the computer world..

- Basic concepts of computer science (8 hours)

• The computer: nature, denomination and functions
• The computer performer general of algorithms
• What an algorithm is
• From the algorithm to the computer program: introduction to coding
• Intelligent machines and artificial intelligence
• Computer networks.
• Client-server architectures Internet and basic services 
• The application of information technology to the human sciences

Applications (16 hours)

-Text processing programs

• Text editor
• Based on WYSIWG graphic interface (Word, Write, etc.)
• Based on Symbolic languages ??(WYSIWYM paradigm)

- Search for information in the word wide web

• Use the brower
• Doing research online
• Search engine
• Navigate safely
• Evaluation of information
• Online services

- Softwares for the graphic representation of information, concepts and ideas

• Tools for presentations tools for creating cognitive maps (conceptual, mental)

-Tools for sharing information on the net

• On-line collaboration applications (groupware)

No specific prerequisites are needed. We still need a basic familiarity with the computer (use of keyboard, monitor and mouse, opening and closing of the working session, etc.)

In relation to the teaching of computer science students must demonstrate possession of:

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Any supplementary lessons and / or seminars.  

Teaching

Lectures, practical demonstrations on the use of the software listed in the study program with the help of multimedia tools (PC and projector), structured exercises on the use of spreadsheets.

Attendance

Attendance is recommended as it is a course on the use of word processing software and for the graphic representation of concepts and ideas. The presence of the students will be recorded and each week will be assigned an exercise which must be handed in to the teacher the following week.

Course books

-On the basic concepts of computer science, see:

• Materiali didattici a cura del docente disponibili  sulla piattaforma blended learning.
• Mauro Mezzini, Informatica di base, Maggioli editore,2016. Cap. 2 (Rappresentazione dell'informazione), Cap. 4 (Sistemi operativi e reti).

- On algorithms and coding, see:

•  P. Crescenzi e L. Pagli, Problemi, algoritmi e coding, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2017. Capp. 1-2-5 (solo pp.143-150). 
• Mauro Mezzini, Informatica di base, Maggioli editore,2016. Cap. 1 (pp. 5-20),

- For practical contents, see:

• Mauro Mezzini, Informatica di base, Maggioli editore,2016. Cap. 6 (Elaborazione dei testi), cap. 7 (Presentazioni), cap. 8 (Collaborazione on-line).

Assessment

The exam consists of a suitability test. This means that no grades are assigned, but only the qualification of "eligible". The suitability test consists of:

Written test by means of a multiple choice question type, multiple answer, true or false statement, open answer, word association, personalized question  total 35 questions) and / or any exercises. The test will focus on the theoretical topics and on the use of the software tools indicated in the program of the course to ascertain the possession of basic knowledge. The time for the test is thirty minutes. The written test will be passed by answering exactly 75% of the questions.

Elaborate written (theme) to be sent by e-mail to the teacher one week before the examination for the coorection. The study will have to choose a track for the theme among those published on the blended learning platform. The elaborated essay must strictly respect the editorial indications provided on the blended learning platform.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Individual study on texts and reported specific materials.

Autonomous exercises on the topics of the application part.
 

Attendance

No obligation.

Course books

In addition to the same texts indicated for frequentant students, reading the text is recommended:

-Carlo Bianchini, Come imparare a riconoscere il falso in rete, Editrice bibliografica, 2017. Disponibile anche come e-book.

Assessment

Same manner as for the attending students.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

For non-attending students it is recommended to practice sguendo the examples proposedin to course books.