1. CMSC 314
Prof. Lupoli

2. Introduction “Prof. L” Proper email Teaching for 15+ years
Lou – poll – e (it’s Italian)
Proper
Teaching for 15+ years
Not a perfectionist, but nearly OCD
Very organized, not happy when not

3. How I run class Sense of Humor
Gonna need it
Will have group exercises during “lecture”
Active learning
Will ask you to come to the board

4. My Pet Peeves Student that is lost, but doesn’t tell me
Student that asks (begs) to turn something in late
Showing up late
First 15 minutes is usually the most important
Excuses

5. Participation Be active in class
Come to board
Raise your hand
Answer questions
volunteer
For those of you who want to get a letter of recommendation, do not have me ask twice for volunteers

6. Those you want a letter of recommendation
I get 50+ requests each year
I do not grant all
Those that:
Participate in class
Answer questions
Come to the board to solve problems
Etc…
Are proactive
see me or the TA
Show for class (not matter an A or not)

7. Active Learning What I strive for, but not always accomplish
Keeps you wake and interested
Exercises during a lecture
On laptop
On paper
10 – 15 minutes

8. Using BB Everything (almost) will be on BB
Notes
Syllabus
Homework (listed)
Most will be submitted through GL
Etc…
Do not contact me through BB
Please use my

9. Why I love this class Basics and New stuff!!!
Theory you learn
Syntax/Semantics
New Stuff you learn
Scheme and Java
At the end, you really appreciate how easy it is for us now, compared to those who starting in computing 40 years ago!!

10. Book, PPTs, and my Notes The book and PPTs do not match!!
Weird
The PPTs are more in a logical sequence (breakdown)
But book is more details and better examples
My notes are both, plus my own thoughts, plus some research

11. Homework Given every week EXCEPT FLIPPING WEEK
There will be different versions
Except first homework
Always due Tuesday 11:59:59 PM EST
Submitted through BB (Ecampus)

12. Flipping (What is it?)
In class time is replaced with a graded lab with exercises
“Lectures” are broken up into smaller “videos” that contain graphics, demonstrations, etc…
You watch the videos on your own time
before class that is
You take a quiz BEFORE class on the material

13. What Flipping is not It is not a replacement for me!
I am still your main resource
you are more than welcome to see me if anything comes up
the course watered down
matter of fact, I get MORE in since I edit how much I talk!!
easy for me to do!
I personally created and continue to add the videos

14. Why are we using Flipping?
For me
can focus on those who need help or just don’t understand
If I get common questions I answer them immediately, but also go over it in class
For you
Many (but not all) learn just as much
View videos on your own time (there is a time span)
still have the same support (Instructor/TA)
graphics and “lecturers” are much cleaner and faster than in class, getting to the point

15. What happens during Flipping
OUT OF CLASS (HOMEWORK)
You review details and short videos of the SAME material you have in class
My notes are still there!!
Take a quiz
IN-CLASS
Have a group “lab” or exercise on what you learned
Ask any questions you have
I’m walking around helping instead of teaching to those that already know it

16. Advantages to Flipped Classes
SOME of you will get the same learning as if I lectured to you
You view the videos on your OWN time
Videos are short (5 minutes max) for your short attention span
Videos have examples
Videos use graphics and are smoother than what I can do in the classroom
YOU CAN STILL ASK QUESTIONS!!!

17. After a Flipped Class PLEASE give me your feedback Will take a survey
This only helps you and everyone else
Even if you think it’s stupid
Will take a survey
Tell me if I missed something, or something SHOULD be there!!

18. How do I know when we have a FLIPPED topic?
look at BB Calendar

19. Laptops in Class I am for, but to an extent
Will ask you to close at times
But also will ask you to use at times as well
Exercises
Tests
Communication
In-Class labs

20. Making this class work for you
Learning PHP
(instead of Python)
Then you get to pick for Project 2!!
Group project
Anything you can add to your resume

21. Dispelling some rumors
Class is easy
Added much more work
Work is more tedious
Like Scheme!! Just wait!!
Class is boring
Adding active Learning exercises
More exercises
More projects
One you get to pick your own!!

22. Common Complaints of the class
We go over many programming languages, but we really don’t dig very deep into any
Too much work
Did not give everything needed for homework

23. Common Accolades about the class
We cover many different languages that are currently useful and resume builders
Group work help me better understand material
Class was not boring

24. Teams You will be placed into teams of 3
Will pick a letter from the cup
Join up after selection
This will be your group for a while
Adjustments are only made in extreme circumstances

25. Questions?
If not, we’re getting to work!!