COURSE SYLLABUS

GE ELECT 1 – LIVING IN THE IT ERA

COURSE

Philosophy

As a Catholic institution, we are entrusted to holistically mold human persons sensitive to the call to protect our common home.

Vision

A leading Private Catholic Educational Institution producing a well-integrated persons responsive to the society by 2025.

Mission

We commit ourselves to:

1. Build Basic Ecclesial Community modeled after Mary alive in faith in Jesus.
2. Witness kingdom values of truth, justice, peace and love.
3. Uphold academic excellence through comprehensive, dynamic, relevant, scientific and technical instruction.
4. Mold upright individuals responsive to the needs of the society.
5. Equip graduates with knowledge and skills for the needs of the country and immediate community.

Core Values

Spirituality Competence Commitment Human Person

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

After graduating from SAIT, the students will have:

1. Lived-up with Christian values modeled after Mary in communion with the Blessed Trinity. (CV 1 & 2)
2. Demonstrated effective communication skills, numeracy, innovativeness, critical and analytical thinking skills. (CV 3)
3. Applied social, obstetrics, office, pedagogical management and technical-vocational skills. (CV 3)
4. Practiced personal responsibility, civic consciousness, corporate and social responsibility. (CV 4)

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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (TEACHER EDUCATION)

The teacher education program equipped its graduates to be:

1. Persons of integrity and commitment in the performance of their roles and responsibilities in teaching.
2. Efficient promoters and facilitators of learning to develop the confidence, leadership, and fullest potentials of the learners.
3. Effective researchers and innovators for the enhancement of teaching-learning process.
4. Career- individuals who meet the standards for professional teachers in elementary and secondary.

MAPPING THE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (PEO) AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IO)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

1. Persons of integrity and commitment in the performance of their roles and IO1, IO3, IO4
responsibilities in teaching.
2. Efficient promoters and facilitators of learning to develop the confidence, leadership, IO2, IO3
and fullest potentials of the learners.
3. Effective researchers and innovators for the enhancement of teaching-learning IO2, IO3
process.
4. Career-given individuals who meet the standards for professional teachers in IO1, IO4
elementary and secondary.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Common to All Programs in All Types of School
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both Filipino and English.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility.
5. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

Teacher Education Program Outcomes

6. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political contexts.
7. Demonstrate mastery of subject-matter/discipline.
8. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environment.
9. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches and resources for diverse learners.
10. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices.
11. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing and reporting learning processes and outcomes.

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 12. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national and global realities.
13. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities.

School’s Teacher Education Programs

14. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas.
15. Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
16. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional.

MAPPING THE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (PEO) AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16
OUTCOMES
1. Persons of integrity and O L L P P O L L P L P P P P P P
commitment in the performance of
their roles and responsibilities in
teaching.
2. Efficient promoters and facilitators O L L L P O L L P P P P P P P P
of learning to develop the
confidence, leadership, and fullest
potentials of the learners.
3. Effective researchers and L L O L L O L L L P P P P P P P
innovators for the enhancement of
teaching-learning process.
4. Career-given individuals who L L P P P O P L P P P P P P P P
meet the standards for professional
teachers in elementary and
secondary.
LEGEND: O – Opportunity to learn (not formally taught but there is an opportunity to learn)
L – Learned (formally taught, learned, and evaluated)
P – Practiced (formally taught, competency displayed, skills practiced, and evaluated)

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COURSE/SUBJECT TITLE : LIVING IN THE IT ERA
COURSE CREDIT : 3 units
PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION : GE (Living in the IT Era) This course explains how the influence of Information Technology defines the way we
live today. Identify the different discoveries and inventions on computers that help mold Information Technology
as we know it. It talks about the science, culture, and ethics of information technology, its influence on modern
living and human relationships, and its uses for personal, professional, and social advancement through MS
Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

At the end of the course, the students will:

1. Exhibit general knowledge of Information Technology that includes an understanding of ICT, computer literacy, netiquette, computer ethics,
and graphics design.
2. Apply their computer skills through MS Word and PowerPoint outputs.
3. Integrate the use of spreadsheets in calculating student grades through MS Excel demonstration.
MAPPING THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Exhibit general knowledge of Information Technology that includes an PO1, PO4, PO7, PO9, PO10, PO16
understanding of ICT, computer literacy, netiquette, computer ethics, and
graphics design through portfolio compilation.
2. Apply their computer skills through MS Word and PowerPoint outputs. PO9, PO10
3. Integrate the use of spreadsheets in calculating student grades through MS PO1, PO7, PO9, PO10, PO16
Excel demonstration

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 TEACHING
ASSESSMENT TIME
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC OUTLINE LEARNING SCORING TOOL
TASK FRAME
ACTIVITIES
1. Get to know each other • Self-introduction • Graded Quiz • Individual self- Week 1-2 • Quiz
2. Differentiate IT and ICT. • ICT Overview • Assignment introduction
3. Trace the evolution of • IT vs. ICT • Class discussion
technology and computers. • Evolution of Technology • Debate
• History of Computer (Computer vs.
Smartphone)
• Group Activity
(Latest
Technology)
1. Identify the parts of the • Components of Computer • Graded Quiz • Class Discussion Week 3-4 • See attached
computer system o Input, Output, and Devices • Pinoy Henyo- ICT scoring rubric
2. Demonstrate the process of • Setting up a desktop computer Graded Individual Version for practical
setting up a desktop Practical quiz • Class quiz
computer • The students Demonstration
will be assessed
in setting up a
desktop
computer.
1. Explore the evolution of the • The Internet and World Wide Web • Quiz • Complete and Week 5 • Quiz
internet. o Web and the Internet guess the picture • See attached
2. Identify the different ▪ Browsers Graded • Class Discussion scoring rubric
browsers used, to surf the ▪ Downloading Comparative • Group Activity for
internet ▪ File Conversions Analysis (Group of Comparative
3. Execute the process of ▪ Google Site 3) Analysis
downloading and conversion o Netiquette and computer ethics • The students
of files ▪ Internet Threats will be given an
4. Discuss the importance of ▪ Cybercrimes activity to make
being a responsible netizen a comparative
by following the rules of analysis on
common Google Chrome
5. courtesy online and the and Microsoft
informal “rules of the road” Edge browsers
of cyberspace. (Layout, Design
6. Explain various risks to and functions)
internet privacy.

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 7. Discuss the difference
between privacy and
security.
1. Understand basic concepts • Imaging and Design • Quiz • Class discussion Week 6 • See attached
like colors, typography, and o Graphic Design Fundamentals • Group Activity scoring rubric
images. o Layout and Composition Graded Group for graphic
2. Discuss the importance of o Color and Typography Activity design
having a good design to o Image • The students will
communicate visually. be grouped to
create and
design a
personalize
Google Site
PRELIMINARY EXAM (WRITTEN EXAM)
1. Enumerate the different • Introduction to Microsoft Office • Quiz: Identify the • Class Discussion Week 7 • Quiz
applications in Microsoft o Microsoft Office Applications parts of • Class • See attached
Office • Word Processing Microsoft Word Demonstration scoring rubric
2. Identify the parts of o Introduction to Word Processing Graded Individual for practical
Microsoft Word. o The Microsoft Word Window: Parts, Practical quiz Quiz
3. Demonstrate the functions of Buttons, and commands • The students will
buttons and ribbon o Ribbon: Tabs, Groups, Commands be assessed to
commands in MS Word. perform the
functions of
buttons and
commands.
1. Demonstrate how to format Continuation of MS Word Graded Individual • Class Discussion Week 8 • See attached
a text using the ribbon • Creating a new Document: Setting Document Activity • Class scoring rubric
commands. properties (Page size, Margins, columns, • The students will Demonstration for word
2. Demonstrate how to convert header, and footer) be given an processing
word file to PDF • Working with text: Formatting activity to apply activities
3. Compose a professional • Working with Paragraphs: Columns, Alignment, the topic
business letter and Bullets, Indent, Sorting, Line Spacing) discussed in
resume/CV. • Word to PDF formatting text,
• Business letter and Resume/CV making
• Resume/CV resumes/CVs,
• Full Block Letter format and making
• Semi-Block Letter Format business

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1. Create invitations, programs, Continuation of MS Word Graded Individual • Class Discussion Week 9 • See attached
and folded-type documents. • Working with graphics: Word Art, Text Effects, activity scoring rubric
2. Create Organizational Shapes, Text Box, and Clip art • The students will for word
Charts and tables • Picture Formatting be given an processing
3. Produce printouts of their • SmartArt activity to create activities
outputs. • Watermark a Program,
• Tables and Charts Organizational
• Document Printing Chart, and
Class
Attendance.
1. Identify the parts of the MS Introduction to MS PowerPoint: • Quiz: Parts of • Class Discussion Week 10 • Quiz
PowerPoint • The MS PowerPoint Window MS Window and
2. Perform the functions of • MS PowerPoint Ribbon: Tabs, Groups, its Ribbon
Ribbon Commands and Commands components
buttons.
1. Create a slide presentation. Continuation of MS PowerPoint: Graded Individual • Class Discussion Week 11 • See attached
➢ Creating a Presentation: Themes, activity • Class scoring rubric
Background, Color Schemes, Slide size • The students Demonstration for
➢ Basic Slide Operations: Duplicate, New will be given an PowerPoint
Slide, Delete, Navigation, Saving a File activity to create Presentations
➢ Working with text: Formatting, bullets, Text a 10 slides
Styles/Effects, and Textbox. presentation of
➢ Pictures and Shapes: Inserting, Cropping, their Family.
Formatting, shape merge
➢ Slide Animation and Transition
1. Use Tables and charts on • Tables and charts Graded Group • Class Discussion Week 12- • See attached
PowerPoint Presentation • Slide Notes activity • Class 13 scoring rubric
2. Integrate the use of • Working with Multimedia: Audio and Video • The students will Demonstration for
multimedia in a presentation Clips. be given an PowerPoint
3. Execute printing of slides • Slide Printing activity to create Presentations
a slideshow of
a tourist spot
and a class
presentation
with the
integration of

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 Multimedia
files.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (WRITTEN EXAM)
1. Identify the parts of the MS Introduction to MS Excel: • Graded Quiz: • Class Discussion Week 14- • Quiz
Excel • The MS Excel Window Parts of MS • Class 15
2. Perform the functions of • MS PowerPoint Ribbon: Tabs, Groups, Excel Window Demonstration
Ribbon Commands and Commands and its Ribbon
buttons. components
1. Perform the basic of Continuation of MS Excel: Graded Individual • Class Discussion Week 16- • See attached
operations of MS Excel. • Basic operations in MS Excel Activity • Class 17 Scoring rubric for
2. Apply the use of commands • Working with text, cells, and conditional • The students will Demonstration Excel
in formatting texts and excel formatting. be given an Spreadsheet
cells. activity to make exercises
an attendance
sheet using
excel.
1. Apply the basic arithmetic Continuation of MS Excel: Graded Pair • Class Discussion Week 18- • See attached
formulas and functions in • Basic Formulas and Functions Activity • Class 20 Scoring rubric for
MS Excel. o Basic Arithmetic Operations • The students will Demonstration Excel
o Reference be given an Spreadsheet
o Average activity to create exercises
a grade sheet
using excel
with the
integration of
Formulas and
functions.
FINAL EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL EXAM)

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References:

BOOKS:
1. Caoili-Tayuan, Eleazar (2019). Living in the Information Technology Era
2. Jemma Development Group (2019). Visual Guide: Office Productivity

ONLINE:
3. Luna, Marbella, et al. (2020). https://www.scribd.com/document/483244096/NEW-GEED-20133-LIVING-IN-THE-IT-ERA-MODULE-pdf#
4. Bihar Animal Science University (2020). https://www.basu.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Introduction-to-MS-Office.pdf
5. Thompson Rivers University (2018). https://www.tru.ca/__shared/assets/DesktopComputerSetup49009.pdf

Class Policy:
1. Attendance is a must. Five minutes late is considered absent unless there is a valid reason.
2. Non-compliant with activity deadlines is subject to a demerit of points.
3. All activities will be compiled at the end of the term

Grading System:

Performance Task 50% Term Grade = 30% Previous Term Grade + 70% Current Tentative Term Grade
Term Exam 30%
Quizzes & Assignments 15%
Attendance 5%
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Total 100%

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Prepared by: Reviewed by: References Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Syllabus Review Committee:

ENGR. ANGEL H. LIBRES GLENNE A. RIVERA, LPT, PhD

Instructor Chairman

ANA LEE P. GARCIA, LPT, DM JOYCE D. PARDILLA, LPT, RL, MLIS GLENNE A. RIVERA, LPT, PhD
JOEMAR L. PASOK Member LRC Head VP – Academic Affairs
Instructor
VIRGINIA S. ARCALLANA, LPT, PhD
Member

LORY JEAN B. MONTAJES, RM, PhD

Member

JUANITA A. JAVIER, RSW, MSSW

Member

MARJORIE G. RESULLAR, LPT, MARE Date: _________________ Date: __________________

Member
Date: ______________

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