1. Welcome! TGJ normally would start with fun things about the course
- game or something
do think you will enjoy this course
- get to learn about a lot of interesting things: electronics, digital logic, robotics, motors, microprocessors, Arduino, Linux, etc.
- get to build things hands on
- gain a better understanding of how computers work - beyond programming, and right down to the level of chips and transistors

2. Course Overview, Procedures and Rules
Day 0
Course Overview, Procedures and Rules

3. Class Rules!
Welcome!

4. On time, prepared and ready to learn.

5. Agenda, GAPPS, Pencil, Headphones.

6. Class time is learning time
Class time is learning time. No phones, no social media, no other websites.

7. Own your learning. Ask questions. Submit your work. Take notes. Review.

8. Using someone else’s work is plagiarism.

9. I must see you working on assignments during class time or I won’t accept them.

10. Do not touch someone else computer (unless working as a group)
Do not touch someone else computer (unless working as a group). Do not disconnect anything.

11. No winter coats. No backpacks
No winter coats. No backpacks. Items must be left in the hallway if you bring them.

12. Class ends when the bell rings. Leave your desk area clean and tidy
Class ends when the bell rings. Leave your desk area clean and tidy. Last period stacks chairs.

13. Class Modes!
Welcome!

14. Modes: Class Instruction
Attention and quiet is needed during presentations at front of class.

15. Modes: Instruction
Focus is on learning new ideas, asking questions and taking some notes.

16. Modes: Individual Work
Focus is on working on projects, practice problems etc.

17. Mode: Individual Work
Computers and devices are only for classroom learning. Discuss quietly.

18. Mode: Group Work
Building. Researching. Walking around, checking out other work, sharing ideas. Conversations at reasonable level.

19. Why Computers?!
Welcome!

20. how to Learn about tech?
Learning through the process of creating. Building prototypes. Experimenting. Designing.

21. how to Learn about tech?
Also called STEM, 21C Learning

22. how to Learn about tech?
Also requires scaffolded “passive learning”. Reading, videos, lectures.

23. Welcome!
Stratgies for Sucess

24. Strategies for Success
Don't Miss Classes
Be On Time
Use Class Time Wisely

25. Strategies for Success
Come Prepared
Have what you need for class
Completed any readings, research or homework
Have questions written down to take up in class
Bring headphones for videos

26. Strategies for Success
Use Class Time Wisely
Focus on the day's assigned work
Ask questions during the lesson
Work with partners to solve problems
Bring headphones for music during work periods if you wish

27. Strategies for Success
Take Notes
Have a Google Drive (GAPPS) account for this class
Review your work/notes after class and at the end of the unit.

28. Strategies for Success
Know What's Expected
Check rubrics and assignment requirements
Review for quizzes and tests
Know how to access resources
Check if work is being completed properly

29. Strategies for Success
Due Dates and Tests
All due dates will be in the calendar on classroom.
All work is due at the start of class
Always inform your teacher if expect to miss a deadline or an evaluation

30. Strategies for Success
Computer Use
Know how to “Upload" work properly
Save all work in your H drive
Bring any work done at home back to school

31. Strategies for Success
Seek Extra Help If Needed
Attend scheduled extra help sessions
Ask for a peer tutor
Improve your note taking and study skills

32. Welcome!
TThanks for Listening