Introduction to Computers and their Applications Structure and Grading Introduction to Adelphi Course Introduction to Computers and their Applications Structure and Grading Course Introduction Professor Pepper

Introduction to Adelphi Course Projects / Grading 10% off for late work when allowed late at all I encourage redoing work when I comment to say you can fix it.

Computer Equipment Required Introduction to Adelphi Course Computer Equipment Required NONE No home PC needed – library is fine Use library if home PC not working well MS Office occasionally needed Free Open Office is okay but not tutorials for all No need for Open Office if you have MS Office You can choose to buy the $7 / month online MS Office Mac or PC both okay Submit through moodle first but email if moodle does accept your assignment.

Introduction to Adelphi Course Applications MS Office - Any version OR Open Office Word - Word Processor Excel - Spreadsheet PowerPoint - Presentation Tool SeaMonkey - Web Development Tool or any HTML tool - learn with CodeAcademy FileZilla – FTP manager Windows Explorer or Finder – File management Putty or Terminal - SSH connection Google Drawing or your choice - Graphics Google Hangout - Conferencing tool for us to meet These are the actual applications you will be learning, but remember that they are not the sole goal of the course All using Windows/98 Word processor – to create professional, persuasive documents and proposals Spreadsheet – table with rows and columns and the ability to do powerful calculations and cell manipulations. Has some graphing and database management tools also. Very good financial tool. Database – to handle many different types of information that are related. You can calculate and report. Very good parts or problem management tool. Presentation tool – to state a case graphically; usually to accompany a speech, but can be viewed on its own Web development tool – to create a web site to post on the internet.

Books – all not required Introduction to Adelphi Course Books – all not required Conceptual and web info: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts Office Apps : Application and Oper Sys Parsons, 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

Introduction to Adelphi Course General to the entire Course Announcements General Course Discussion Questions - extra participation for answering Syllabus 15 modules - one per week - approx. 5 hrs Due Friday 5 minutes before Midnight Every solid checkbox checked by Friday Midnight Every dotted checkbox instructions completed First week odd Organize with Moodle

Weekly Structure Week Structure Quick tutorials to learn concepts Assignments often can be done from high level only High Level Movie Written F5 to refresh instructions

Time Management Review the assignment at the beginning of the week  (allow 1 hour)  Check your email for updates and announcements (at least every other day)  Post the first part of any required two step assignment (This only occurs some weeks.)  Do the majority of the reading and activities (allow 3 - 5 hours and preferably break it into a couple days)  If you want to help, subscribe to the general course discussion questions to read updates and to offer help

Introduction to Adelphi Course DANGER Skipping an online week is the same as cutting class. NOT just homework assignments. Brush over in class OR new material SKIPPING  NOT easily done later. Library PCs and Backup  no excuses

Introduction to Adelphi Course My Contact Info Best way to contact me: General Course Discussion Questions if not a private question Email private questions I try to respond within 24 hours My office hours: Office: Science 409 but I am seldom there Office Hours: virtual Thursday 7-9 just click on blue "Enter Hangout" button and then call me at 516-297-5241 Email: pepper@adelphi.edu My phone: 516-297-5241 My Web: www.adelphi.edu/~pe16132 Moodle: ecampus.adelphi.edu

Introduction to Adelphi Course Trouble? Technical - Call Help 877-3340 An Assignment - Ask for help on General Course Discussion Questions forum private help discussion board Volunteer to be a helper E-mail me pepper@adelphi.edu ask for me to meet to see your screen Call me 516-297-5241