Fluency with Information Technology Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 1 Katherine Deibel INFO100 and CSE100 Katherine Deibel

 PhD in CSE (2011), University of Washington  Research: Digital literacies Assistive technolgoies  Office: CSE 210  Hours: TBD or drop-by  Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology2 Not me but my cute calico Susie

 Pronunciation: DIE-BULL  Spelling: Decibel minus the ‘c’ Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology3

 If you are hoping for a spot in the class  Some decide it’s not for them and drop  Contact me to be put on the list  Attend lectures and lab  Ask the TA to add you to the Catalyst tools  Do the work Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology4

 When do labs start?  Wednesday!  Thursday! Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology5

FIT100 is offered by  Computer Science & Engineering Dept. (CSE 100)  The Information School (INFO100) Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 6

 FIT100 has no prerequisites except being a student at UW  Expected previous experience:  Most students use computers for , word processing, etc. and that’s enough experience  If you truly have not touched a computer before, see me after class Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 7

Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology8 Information Technology in Fluency

Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology9 Information Technology in Fluency

“The use of computers and “telecommunications to retrieve, “store, and transmit information” —Princeton Univ Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology10

Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology11 Information Technology in Fluency

 Multiple Definitions  Communicating and thinking in another language  “Fluid” ability to communicate  Speed, accuracy, and adaptability with a set of related tasks Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology12

 Reading  Driving  Operating a television  Using a cell phone  Using information technology Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology13

FIT100 teaches you to be Fluent with IT What does that mean for you?  Using IT freely and easily  Making technology your friend  Recovering from bugs, errors, or unexpected situations  Being in control and confident… now and in the future Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 14

Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology15 4 gigabytes of data stored on punch cards

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Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology17 Becoming Fluent is no small feat!

 FIT100 helps you to become Fluent by learning  Skills, like spreadsheets, databases, …  Concepts, like how networks work, building Web pages with HTML …  Capabilities, like how to find accurate information on the WWW, debugging, …  Integrates content by doing projects Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 18

 FIT goes beyond computer literacy  FITness concept from NSF/NRC study  FITness teaches how to  use IT today  learn IT throughout life Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 19 UW was the first in the US to offer a FIT class

Why is lifelong learning emphasized? Consider a college education as a “product” with a 50-year “useful life” Then ask, “What should the Class of 1961 have been taught to know about technology for that knowledge to be useful still today?” Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 20

 What did the class of 1961 learn about technology? The word “byte” was thought up First packet sent on the “Internet” PC as the personal computer was used WWW was developed Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 21 Looking for a reason as to why your your grandparents and parents might not be very “computer savvy”?

 Take FIT100 if you want to…  learn applications & the science of IT  prepare for a lifetime of expanding your use of IT  and if you are willing to …  think and study intensively  attend all lectures and labs  devote “5 credits” of study time this term Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 22

3 hours/week in lecture 2 hours/week in lab 10 hours/week outside of class 15 hours total per week! Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology23

 Some students spend more time, others less  Time depends on your background and experience with IT  Remember, a 100-level class is not necessarily easy or low work  It covers multiple topics broadly  The amount of work is relative to the credit hours Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology24

Do not take FIT100 if you  want to learn only a few skills like word processing, , Web, etc.  Expect to become an expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Databases, etc.  don’t have time to attend class, lab  want a good grade with little work… FIT100 doesn’t repeat classes you’ve had  expect someone else to do the work Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology25

 Previous students said … “FIT100 was very valuable, even though it involved a lot of work (and I do mean a LOT)” “FIT100 expanded and brought precision to my thinking.”  If you can commit to FIT – great!  If this isn’t the quarter, withdraw so some other student can have a chance Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 26

It is dangerous to go alone… take this knowledge with you Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology27

 Class Web site … memorize it!  Everything you need to know will be on the site, especially announcements  Always check the Web page first!  Digital copes of slides will be on the website before lecture!  By 12 noon Promise! Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 28

 Calendar: Always look here for due dates, readings, and instructions  Syllabus  Grading: Information about grading policy, late policy, etc.  Syllabus  Academic Conduct: What happens if you get on my bad side (and what it takes to get there) Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology29

Required Materials  Fluency with Information Technology, 4 th edition Larry Snyder  A TurningPoint Clicker: standard UW RF clicker  You can borrow a friend’s clicker but only if they are NOT also in this class Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 30

 We will follow the textbook closely  Readings are assigned for each class  Read the material before class…  makes the lectures much more useful  prepares you for clicker quizzes and online quizzes in lab Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 31 For Wednesday, read Chapter 1

  You can also add yourself at: n/listinfo/info100a_sp12  You will learn more about the mailing list in Lab 1 on Wednesday/Thursday Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology32

 Lectures: Teach the concepts  Labs: Practice your skills  Clicker Quizzes: Demonstrate your knowledge  GoPosts: Discuss the implications  Extra Credit: Show your enthusiasm Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology33

 There will be 10 labs total  Each is worth 25 points  Your lowest lab score will be dropped  You must attend lab sections  If you miss a section, the associated assignment will have a 5 point penalty  Attend a different section if possible  Labs are generally due  By 10pm Thursday for Monday/Tuesday labs  By 10pm Monday for Wednesday/Thursday labs Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology34

 There are three projects  Each has two parts: A and B  Part A is worth 50 points  Part B is worth 100 points  You will need to work outside of lab section on these  Get started early on part B  Instructions for part B will be up within one day of part A being assigned Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology35

 Clicker quizzes are worth 8 points each  Approximately 25 total quizzes  Only your top 20 scores will be considered  Starting Monday, bring your clicker every day!  Clicker registration will go up soon (earn an easy 5 points) Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology36

 You can always write down answers on a piece of paper  Include your name, NetID, and date  This comes with some consequences  Might be lost  absent-minded professor  2 point penalty  one waive for first time Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology37

 There will be weekly discussions on the GoPost message board  More details discussed on Wednesday Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology38

 There will be additional assignments throughout the course  Meant to be done outside of section  Usually all-or-none grading Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology39

 There are multiple opportunities for extra credit in this course  Examples:  Extra points on assignments  Late slide posting award  Finding a significant error on a lab, project, etc. earns the class 0.5 points Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology40

 Lab attendance  GoPost participation  Bonus points for giving help on the HelpDesk board  Class attendance (measured by clickers)  Course participation  Asking questions in lecture or lab  Suggesting discussion topics  Not cheating Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology41

How brave are you? Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology42 Momma's angry look is even more scarier…

 I do not expect students to get perfect scores on assignments  Course work should challenge you and help you identify weaknesses  That being said  I offer plenty of extra credit  Will adjust final grades up if necessary Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology43

 My goal is for you to learn productively  If you have problems, ask me or a TA  Accommodations:  We are not mean  We can make accommodations for individual students  This offer is open for everyone Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology44

 If you respect me, I will respect you  I am here to teach you and help you learn about IT fluency  I make a promise to have good lectures, polished assignments, etc. on time and in good humor  In return, you should be  Respectful in lab and lecture  Do not cheat Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology45

 Do not copy from your classmates  Do not commit plagiarism  We will be talking about this more as it relates to IT and intellectual property  For now, read: Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology46

 Get used to my bad jokes  Yes, they really are that bad  If you don't laugh, they just get worse Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology47

 You are many.  You have multiple majors.  You have multiple backgrounds.  Together, we are a barnyard.  Yes, I said a barnyard Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology48

FIT100 is a serious class that requires effort, but it delivers knowledge you can use now and throughout your life  FIT100 is Skills, Concepts, Capabilities  Good study habits are key to success  Have no time? Want an easy class? This is not the class for you!  Teaching staff is here to help you learn Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 49