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Basic Course: $25.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $50.00
At the conclusion of the course, students will acquire a general understanding and fundamental knowledge of: * information technology (computer technology + communication technology), the Internet, the World Wide Web, and the E-world and Cyberspace-- * how computers work, types of computers, major components of a computer system, types of hardware and software-- * networks and communications: from the analog to the digital age, cyber- ethics in communications-- * future of information technology: promises of the digital age as well as concerns and issues. Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions. This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

This is an introductory technology course on using and understanding information technology for people who use computers as everyday tools both at home and at workplace, not for individuals aiming to learn programming and designing computer systems. This course focuses on communications using computer technology, the digital revolution, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. It covers the fundamental computing concepts surrounding the digital age including software, hardware, data, people, communications, and procedures. It also examines ethical issues in the information age and investigates emerging technologies that could impact individuals as well as businesses and organizations in the future.

This course is designed in a logical sequence and format to help the average user to better understand and utilize information technology. If you are also interested in how computers work, I encourage you to take my "Understanding Computers" class as well. If you would like to become well versed in general computing or Internet related concepts and terminology, check out my "Understanding Computer & Internet Terminology" class. If you use online communication a lot or are just starting to use various online communcations tools such as email, chat, instant messaging (IM), and etc, I strongly recommand my "Netiquette, Emoticons, and Abbreviations for Online Communications" class, a fun class that introduces and explains the proper use of netiquette, emoticons, abbreviations, and concepts and terminology for online communications, such as email, discussion forums, chat, and instant messaging.


We live in a connected world that enables us to communicate globally and to access enormous quantities of information. Computers linked to networks, and networks in turn linked to communications media provide us with access to businesses, libraries, universities, and individuals worldwide through the Internet. Our economy is increasingly driven by information. The development of the Internet has proven to be among the most important developments in history. Knowledge about the Internet and how to use it effectively is considered a basic survival skill. Information technology, or "Infotech," merges computer technology and high-speed communications technology, and has become commonplace. Cell phones have become multi-purpose machines, with e-mail, web browsing, and other capabilities. E-mail is well on its way to replacing traditional mail. The computer and communications have merged into the online phenomenon.

Understanding Technology will provide students with a general understanding and fundamental knowledge of: * information technology (computer technology + communication technology), the Internet, the World Wide Web, and the E-world and Cyberspace, * how computers work, types of computers, major components of a computer system, types of hardware and software, * networks and communications: from the analog to the digital age, cyber- ethics in communications, * future of information technology: promises of the digital age as well as concerns and issues. The only requirement for this class is a computer with Internet access. If you are reading this, you are all set and ready to go.


This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Information Technology - Lesson 1 introduces Information Technology and its various aspects. It also gives an overview of the major components of a computer system and the basic operations all computer systems follow. Also discussed is the future trend of information technology.
  2. Lesson 2: Internet & World Wide Web - Lesson 2 introduces the Internet and the World Wide Web. It explores different types of internet services and resources available, different ways of physical connections to the Internet, and more.
  3. Lesson 3: Computer Software - Lesson 3 introduces the two major categories of computer software: application software and system software. It explores different types and functions of application software as well the major components of system software.
  4. Lesson 4: Computer Hardware - Lesson 4 introduces computer hardware. It discusses and explores data representation - the binary system, different components of a computer system including the system unit, motherboard, memory, processor, input and output devices and more.
  5. Lesson 5: Telecommunications - Lesson 5 introduces telecommunications and network. It discusses and explores new telecommunications technology, benefits of networks, cyberethics, and more.
  6. Lesson 6: Files, Databases, & E-Commerce - Lesson 6 introduces files, databases, and e-commerce. It discusses and explores types, functions, benefits and issues relating to files, databases, and e-commerce.
  7. Lesson 7: Challenges & Promises of the Digital Age - Lesson 7 discusses various issues related to the challenges of the digital age. It also introduces and explores the promises of the digital age and what they imply for our society and individuals as well.
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Additional Information

Course Title : Understanding Technology
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 10609
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL : http://technology101.onlineclasses.com
Course Review :
Instructor : Dr Yaping Gao
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $25.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $50.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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