Class Calendar

Assignments are due at 11:55 PM Pacific Time unless otherwise specified.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Watch the Orientation Video

Read the initial Announcements for this class in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu

Configure/verify your email forwarding options for your Los Rios Gmail at apps.losrios.edu

Introduce yourself to your fellow students in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Read the Syllabus

Take the Syllabus Quiz in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu

Monday, January 26, 2026

Work on Module 01: Digital Content

Take the Module 01 Review Quiz - Digital Content

Post in Online Class Discussion 1 - Search Engine Privacy

Monday, February 02, 2026

Work on Module 02: Digital Devices

Take the Module 02 Review Quiz - Digital Devices

Monday, February 09, 2026

Work on Module 03: Networks

Take the Module 03 Review Quiz - Networks

Post in Online Class Discussion 2 - Technology Purchasing Strategies

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Submit Hands-On Assignment 1 - Computer Specifications and Styles

Start reviewing Modules 01-03 for Exam 1

Monday, February 23, 2026

Review Modules 01-03 for Exam 1

Take Exam 1 (Modules 01-03) as a class (via Zoom) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Monday, March 02, 2026

Work on Module 04: The Web

Submit Hands-On Assignment 2 - Network Configuration

Take the Module 04 Review Quiz - The Web

Post in Online Class Discussion 3 - Ethical Dilemmas in Technology

Monday, March 09, 2026

Work on Module 05: Social Media

Take the Module 05 Review Quiz - Social Media

Monday, March 16, 2026

Spring Break: No assignments due.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Work on Module 06: Software

Take the Module 06 Review Quiz - Software

Submit Hands-On Assignment 3 - Creating a Web Page and a Google Site

Post in Online Class Discussion 4 - Personal Information on the Internet

Monday, March 30, 2026

Work on Module 07: Security and Privacy

Take the Module 07 Review Quiz - Digital Security

Post in Online Class Discussion 5 - Cloud Computing

Review Modules 04-07 for Exam 2

Monday, April 06, 2026

Review Modules 04-07 for Exam 2

Take Exam 2 (Modules 04-07) as a class (via Zoom) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Monday, April 13, 2026

Submit Hands-On Assignment 4 - Ethics in Computing

Post in Online Class Discussion 6 - High-Speed Internet Access

Monday, April 20, 2026

Work on Module 08: The ICT Industry

Take the Module 08 Review Quiz - The ICT Industry

Submit Hands-On Assignment 5 - File Management and Reflection

Submit the Web Search Project - Item Group Selection (Extra Credit)

Post in Online Class Discussion 7 - Future Technologies

Monday, April 27, 2026

Work on Module 09: Information Systems

Take the Module 09 Review Quiz - Information Systems

Post in Online Class Discussion 8 - Data Security

Submit the Web Search Project - Search Results (Extra Credit)

Monday, May 04, 2026

Work on Module 10: Databases

Take the Module 10 Review Quiz - Databases

Submit Hands-On Assignment 6 - Database Management and Mail Merge

Submit the Hour of Code Assignment

Monday, May 11, 2026

Review Modules 08-10 for Exam 3

Take Exam 3 (Modules 08-10) as a class (via Zoom) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Monday, May 18, 2026

Review Modules 01-10 for the Comprehensive Final Exam

Take the Comprehensive Final Exam (Modules 01-10) as a class (via Zoom) - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

If you have questions, contact Prof. Geissler via Canvas Message or via email to markus.geissler@crc.losrios.edu.

Copyright © 1998-2026 by Professor Markus Geissler, PhD. All rights reserved.

Last updated: November 22, 2025