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EDA842Education2 Unitsintermediate

Appl. Of Management Infor. Systems In Educ.

This course introduces the application of Management Information Systems (MIS) in Education. It explores the basic concepts of information systems and their relevance to educational administration. Students will learn about computer systems, operating systems, and electronic word processing using Microsoft Office suite. The course also covers spreadsheet management with Microsoft Excel, database concepts, and networking. It aims to equip educational administrators with the skills to apply information technology to daily school activities and decision-making.

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221h
Study Time
13
Weeks
17h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
MISEducationInformation TechnologyManagementComputers

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Information Systems

2

Information Technology

3

Computer Appreciation

4

Windows Operating System

5

Microsoft Word

6

Microsoft Excel

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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School Administrator

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Education Planner

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Data Analyst

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Education Manager

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IT Support

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education ManagementEducational TechnologyData AnalysisInformation ManagementSchool Administration

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Overview of Management Information Systems in Education

8h

Unit 1: Overview of Management Information Systems in Education

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to management, information, and systems.
  • •Define management, information, and systems.
  • •Distinguish between data and information.
  • •Identify the characteristics of good information.

Unit 2: Meaning of Management Information Systems (MIS)

4 study hours
  • •Define Management Information Systems (MIS).
  • •Mention the characteristics of MIS.
  • •Highlight the objectives of MIS.
  • •List the factors to be considered when designing MIS.
Week
2

Module 1: Overview of Management Information Systems in Education

8h

Unit 3: Information Technology (IT) and MIS in Education

4 study hours
  • •Explain Technology for management reforms.
  • •Know institutional goals of MIS.
  • •Understand the role of MIS on the behaviour of educational managers.

Unit 4: IT and MIS in Education: Computer Appreciation

4 study hours
  • •Define a computer.
  • •Classify computers based on type, size/capacity, and nature of location.
  • •Learn what the computer system is.
  • •Understand the structure or layout of a computer.
Week
3

Module 1: Overview of Management Information Systems in Education

4h

Unit 5: Computer Appreciation Continued: Hardware and Software

4 study hours
  • •Explain the components and configuration of a computer both Hardware and Software.
  • •Understand the meaning of Computer Virus.
  • •Understand what is meant by Booting.
  • •Understand how to shut down the computer.
Week
4

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 1: IT and MIS in Education: Windows Operating System

4 study hours
  • •Define Window Operating system.
  • •Recognize windows environment and its features.
  • •Understand the basic techniques on how to use the mouse.
  • •Distinguish between menu and menu conventions.
Week
5

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 2: Windows Operating System Continued: Windows Screen Layout

4 study hours
  • •Explain what is shortcut and how to create it.
  • •Understand how to open an icon and differentiate between selecting and choosing an icon.
  • •Identify a dialog box.
  • •Define windows, label its different parts, and practice how to minimize, restore, maximize, close and resize a window.
Week
6

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 2: Windows Operating System Continued: Windows Screen Layout

4 study hours
  • •Learn how to use the scroll arrow and scroll box to scroll both horizontal and vertical scrollbars of a window.
  • •Know how to change the background or wallpaper and screen saver of a window.
  • •Set the date and time of the computer.
Week
7

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 3: IT and MIS in Education Computer Electronic Word Processing using MS-Word: MS-Word Screen Layout and Features

4 study hours
  • •Explain what Microsoft word is and how to load it.
  • •Recognize the screen layout and the features.
  • •Identify toolbar and how to arrange them.
  • •Differentiate between active and inactive commands.
Week
8

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 4: Microsoft Word (MS-Word) Continued: Text Formatting and Editing

4 study hours
  • •Set up a page before creating a new document.
  • •Identify keyboard keys and use them.
  • •Create a new document, save and open it.
  • •Save and open file in Removable disks.
Week
9

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 4: Microsoft Word (MS-Word) Continued: Text Formatting and Editing

4 study hours
  • •Use mouse to select text.
  • •Format text in terms of font type, size, style, alignment etc.
  • •Spell check a document.
  • •Find and replace text and find synonyms of words.
Week
10

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 5: Microsoft Word Continued: Tables in MS-Word

4 study hours
  • •Space lines of text.
  • •Copy, cut, and paste text.
  • •Redo and undo commands.
  • •Insert page Number and create header and footer.
Week
11

Module 2: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 6: Microsoft Word Continued: More Formatting, Editing and Printing

4 study hours
  • •Apply colours shading colour to text in order to create distinctive emphasis.
  • •Apply page boarder to make the document look attractive.
  • •Create a file in word pad.
  • •Define Recycle Bin.
Week
12

Module 3: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 1: IT and MIS in Education Computer Spreadsheet Management using MS-Excel Welcome Screen and Features

4 study hours
  • •Rename and delete file or folder.
  • •Print a document.
  • •Define what is spread sheet management and the definition of MS –Excel.
  • •Load Excel and recognize the Welcome screen environment and features.
Week
13

Module 3: IT and MIS in Education

4h

Unit 2: MS-Excel Continued: Formatting and Editing of Worksheet Data

4 study hours
  • •Define columns, rows, work book, worksheet cells and range of cells.
  • •Enter worksheet data to create a document.
  • •Edit the content of a cell.
  • •Adjust columns' width and rows' height.
  • •Select various parts of a worksheet such as columns, rows, cells, range etc.
  • •Delete columns and rows Insert rows and columns and worksheet.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a study schedule and stick to it.

2

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback.

3

Practice using Microsoft Word and Excel.

4

Focus on understanding key concepts and definitions.

5

Attempt all self-assessment exercises in each unit.

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