1. FCPS Introduction
Prof. S. Lupoli
“Mr. L”

2. Introduction of Myself
Computer Science Teacher/Professor/Lecturer
10+ years
classes sizes from 12 to 155
Teaching style
rigid disciple
organized
active learning/flexible in teaching
like having fun, fun class decorum

3. Introduction of your TA

4. Typical FCPS Day 9am – 12 noon 1pm – 3pm 7pm – 9pm (TA time)
Computer Science Topic
Break somewhere
Programming Topic
1pm – 3pm
Finish Programming Topic
Begin Lab Assignment
7pm – 9pm (TA time)
Q/A (15 minutes)
Finish Lab Assignment

5. Lab Assignments Not graded But measured on completeness
Will compile all answers onto Word Doc (lab header)
screen captures (s.c.)
code
Print
when completed
or end of lab session
no matter what you have!!

6. Some things about the classroom
Computers shut off automatically at night
When computer reboots ALL SAVED work is gone!!
The door is locked when leaving!!
you can leave your stuff here
YOU ARE NOT TO BRING ANY CLASSWORK TO YOUR ROOM!!
Username/Password to log into computers
posted around room

7. Course setup Computer Science Topics in short Programming Topics
digital logic
truth tables
number systems
many, many more...
Programming Topics
GUI
Decisions
Databases
Website
shown around classroom, let’s look at now!!

8. Course setup Computer Science is NOT flashy!!! Help me make this fun!!
This is not your typical “FUN” course
But we try
Active learning
In-class exercises
Neat topics
Games
Labs
Fun final project (game)
Help me make this fun!!

9. During Class Do’s Don’t There will be PLENTY of time to talk!!
Raise you hand
Work together on in-class exercises (not labs)
Don’t
Be disrespectful to anyone (humor yes)
Facebook
Instant Messaging
Cell Phones (put away, really away)
Talk to others while I am presenting
Trust me, glad to move to exercises
There will be PLENTY of time to talk!!

10. Bathrooms and Break?
Let’s take a walk

11. Questions??