introduction to computers and their applications course introduction professor pepper
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Introduction to Computers and their Applications
Course Introduction
Professor Pepper
Major Course ObjectivesCreate web sitesKnow some of Office Able to specify your own PC Familiarity with IT terminologyInvestigate IT ethical issuesBecome familiar with Online methods of learningImprove ability to research and evaluate sourcesImprovement from where you start & participationAIM: Fun projects you will use later – alternative
project suggestions welcome
MS OFFICE Applications +MS Office 2010 or below
Word - Word Processor Excel - Spreadsheet PowerPoint - Presentation Tool Access – Database Tool
SeaMonkey - Web Development Tool FileZilla – FTP managerWindows Explorer – File manager Irfanview - GraphicsAdobe Connect – conferencing tool
Books – all not requiredConceptual and web info: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts
Office Apps : Application and Oper SysParsons, June Jamrich and Dan Oja. Computer Concepts, 2010 : Comprehensive Boston, Massachusetts:
Course Technology, 2010. (ISBN: 9780324780840 ) LC CALL: QA76 .P372 2010
Shelly, Gary B. Microsoft Office 2003 : Introductory Concepts and Techniques : course one. Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, 2006 (ISBN 0619254858) LC CALL: HF5548.4.M525 S535 2006
Shaffer, Ann. New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition. . Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, 2008. (ISBN 978-1-4239-0577-6) LC CALL: HF5548.4.M525 N4885 2008
�Beskeen, David W. Microsoft Office 2007 : illustrated, Windows vista edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, 2008 (ISBN: 9781423905592) LC CALL: HF5548.4.M525 M524988 2008
See course syllabus Available in Library soon Older versions fine
My Contact InfoMy office hours:
Office: POST 103 1rst Floor or Post 217 2nd Floor (or in lab Post 102)
Office Hours: Office Hours: Tuesday 12:15 – 1:15 Email: [email protected]
My phone: 516-297-5241My Web: www.adelphi.edu/~pe16132 Moodle: ecampus.adelphi.edu
Adelphi Account Setup
Ecampus Panther – see account when you use Filezilla Moodle E-mail
Signin Sheet
Projects / Grading
Midterm Exam………………………..…..20%Quizzes……………………..………….…10%Assignments ……….……………………..45%
Web Card Excel project Ethics report Minor assignments
Web, PPT and Info Literacy Exam …15%Final web project ........................................ 10%10% dropped for anything 1 week late.
Organize with Moodle NewsAssignments
All assignments – The only place to be sure NOT assignments link on left side Hand in assignments – try out file upload
Course Information Web site / presentations Useful sites Atomic Learning modules
HybridizationPart needs to be done online
All Assignments Syllabus Calendar – can export
Scheduled days online Some days optional
All Assignment instructions runs online daysMost homework on online daysFull Starter Day Tutorial
Start together in class Need Moodle
Online ResponsibilitiesKnow when to come to classKeep track of online assignments
Do all mandatory RED items Finish by Online Day class time Work ahead fine, but might change
Most homework on online day, so more workNo home PC needed – library
Use library if home PC not working wellNo MS Office needed – Openoffice is okay also
No need for Open Office if you have MS Office Instructions all for Windows, but Macintosh OS is
okay
Delivering assignments
Emailftp (filezilla)discussion boardmailbox in math department E-mail me if making a change in delivery
place.
Organization HelpCheck email regularly. Review assignment day description Plan to work BEFORE the online date Keep one directory for all your workWork in groupsUse the Help board Transfer and backup work:
ftp to panther Memory stick Email yourself
When your PC fails, get to the library Email half done work if one portion bad
Backup – don’t work only on your memory stick
DANGERSkipping an online day is the same as
cutting class.
NOT just homework assignments.
Brush over in class OR new material
SKIPPING fall behind in class & quizzes
NOT easily done later.
Library PCs and Backup no excuses
Trouble?Start earlyCall Help 877-3340Ask for help on HELP discussion board
private help discussion board Volunteer to be a helper
Call me 516-297-5241For emergencies: E-mail me
[email protected] Office help
Moodle UseQuizzes and Surveys
See the box quiz
Submit assignments In class try out file upload assignment
Discussion board Help board & First Day Hello discussion
GradebookWikisParticipants
Will add photo later
Adobe Connect
Adelphi Email
Write to me using real EnglishForwarding
How do you find out what is on this?
Windows ExplorerTutorialRight click to start / choose exploreSee network drivesCreate a folder and sub-folderRight click for move, copy, paste, renameC drive wipes in lab; d is temporaryPut up two windows side by sideShow extensions, details, sort
Moodle Participants
Download picture to your new folderOpen picture in IrfanviewBox your face and crop
Word Tables
InsertBorderUpdateFieldsConvert
Social Networking ethics
Questions to answer by end of semester: How is social networking benefitting and
endangering society What can be done to mitigate the dangers
and enhance the benefits?
Social Networking – what is it?Used by all agesSupplement normal social connectionsMake new and reestablish old social connectionsAdvertising toolDirect sales toolPolitical toolHuman resources toolPrivacy settingsContractMany sites
Social Networking – issues Privacy
How clear are the default settings Other privacy dangers
Censorship Libel Protection for underage Ownership of material Free speech Hate speech How to protect kids
Word Table - exercise
PRO CON
One way facebook is helpful to society
One way facebook poses a danger to society
Another helpful Another danger
Review Starter Day & Word Day
Connection to paper / moodle / syllabusFinish by end of online class time Moodle All Assignments tells you what is
dueQuestions?