Please grab a seat anywhere for now. Welcome to the IT 510 Class!!! Please grab a seat anywhere for now. Mr. Lupoli slupoli@cs.umbc.edu

Introduction of Myself Ex High/Middle school teacher Taught at: Radford University Virginia Tech University New River Community College (VA) Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Frederick Community College Anne Arundel Community College

Introduction of Myself Sense of humor Strict On due dates Labs Projects Etc… Being in class (don’t be late) Turn cell phones OFF. Period. They can be used during breaks.

Class Website BlackBoard has EVERYTHING notes labs homeworks Office hours

Class setup Lecture (1 day) Lab/”Homework” (same day) Lecture and Active Learning (in-class exercises) Lab/”Homework” (same day) In Lab

Syllabus Located on class website Class Textbook Academic Integrity Let’s go over quickly Class Textbook no problems from textbook have to use as a reference ok, but there will be differences but you lecture notes as authority Academic Integrity Individual work on ALL assignments

Syllabus Cheating we use software on Project and 1 letter grade lower happens again you fail you are reported

Class Schedule class website

Where is my TA/Instructor Office Hours class website

Use of computers (in class) While use laptops only for notes and exercises No social networking like: AOL MySpace Texting You are NOT to be on the internet unless instructed

What do I need for this class Computer (on or off campus)

What do I need to bring to class Paper will be adding A LOT to the note will have class exercises Notes (printed) Pen AND pencil Computer is optional!! don’t bring it if your just gonna facebook!

Instructor Pet Peeves Talking (not about the class) while I am presenting material Disrespect to other students Begging

Past experiences Submitting assignments at the last minute What if your internet blows up??!! Waiting until the last minute for help Don’t expect an email back over the weekend!! No TA hours during the weekend!! Emails with no name or section!!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!! First day we may seem intimidating BUT: We are here to have you learn!! Do not hesitate to ask for help from us!!

Now after all that!! If you want to make ANY changes, please see me FIRST!!

Questions??