1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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 if moodle does accept your assignment.

4. 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.

5. 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, (ISBN: ) LC CALL: QA76 .P
Shelly, Gary B. Microsoft Office 2003 : Introductory Concepts and Techniques : course one. Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, 2006 (ISBN ) LC CALL: HF M525 S
Shaffer, Ann. New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition. . Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, (ISBN ) LC CALL: HF M525 N
�Beskeen, David W. Microsoft Office 2007 : illustrated, Windows vista edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, 2008 (ISBN: ) LC CALL: HF M525 M
See course syllabus
Available in Library soon
Older versions fine

6. 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

7. 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

8. Time Management
Review the assignment at the beginning of the week  (allow 1 hour) 
Check your 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 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

9. 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

10. Introduction to Adelphi Course
My Contact Info
Best way to contact me:
General Course Discussion Questions if not a private question
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
My phone:
My Web:
Moodle: ecampus.adelphi.edu

11. Introduction to Adelphi Course
Trouble?
Technical - Call Help
An Assignment - Ask for help on General Course Discussion Questions forum
private help discussion board
Volunteer to be a helper me
ask for me to meet to see your screen
Call me