Databases
for Instruction
Course
Syllabus
1)
Introduction (1/2 hour)
a)
Course
objectives and Virginia Standards of Learning
b)
Software
terminology/Hardware terminology
c)
Examples of
Databases
2)
Introduction to Databases (3 hours)
a)
Definition—What is a Database?
b)
The software window—menu bars and tool bars
c)
Creating a New Database
i)
Saving, viewing, and printing
ii)
Creating and saving a table
(1)
Design view
(2)
Datasheet View
iii)
Creating a form
iv)
Entering data
v)
Printing a table
vi)
Setting a Primary Key
3)
Modifying a Database (3 hours)
a)
Filter
i)
Sort Records
ii)
Find Records
b)
Query a Database
i)
Query vs. Filter
ii)
Query a Relational Database
4)
Reports (1 hour)
a)
Creating with Wizard
b)
Design View
5)
Field Types (1 hour)
a)
Calculation
fields
b)
Radio Buttons
c)
Check boxes
d)
Number fields
e)
Others
6)
Expanding a
Database (1 hour)
a)
Cut, Copy,
Paste
b)
Inserting and
deleting
7)
Printing large
Databases (1 hour)
8)
Integrating Databases into other applications (1/2 hour)
a)
Working with multiple files
b)
Copying data between files
c)
Copying text between word documents and databases
9)
Classroom Activities (2 hours)
a)
Creation of
databases for use in specific classroom applications
b)
Discussion of
ideas for introduction of database creation to students
10)
Development of Student Activities (2 hours)
a)
Designing lesson plans that incorporation databases into instruction
Final
Activity—Lesson Plan
Final
Hands-on activity—last thirty minutes of class.
Test is hands-on and will require demonstration of skills learned in the
course.
***This
class meets some of the requirements for the Technology Standards for
Instructional Personnel. Any class
that addresses these standards must include a concluding activity where the
individual must demonstrate the skills taught in the class.
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