1. W2D1 Fluency with IT = to learn / figure out quickly to use the computer for whatever purpose skills (lab) concepts (lectures)

2. W2D1 Fluency with IT = to learn / figure out quickly to use the computer for whatever purpose skills (lab) concepts (lectures) We don’t teach: o statistical analysis functions in spreadsheets o mail merge in Word o setup a computer network @ home We’ll hopefully enable you to learn these quickly on your own if you need to.

3. W2D1 The tools

4. W2D1 The tools = any of a class of devices capable of solving problems by processing information in discrete form. (Encl. Brit.)

5. W2D1 Inside the computer case Printed circuit board that connects the components

6. W2D1 Displaying images on the monitor

7. W2D1 Colors on monitors 3 types of colored pixels

8. W2D1 Graphical user interfaces (GUI) The way humans interact with the computer Designed (desired) to be  Intuitive  Universal (Analogy = a book)

9. W2D1 Metaphors in GUI Buttons (ask to be pushed / clicked)

10. W2D1 Metaphors in GUI Edit & check boxes (resemble paper forms)

11. W2D1 Metaphors in GUI Drop down boxes (arrows = hidden information)

12. W2D1 Metaphors in GUI Sliders (input a value between a max and a min)

13. W2D1 Metaphors in GUI Tabs (visualize different screens of info)

14. W2D1 Users and the information We interact with info on hard disc (HDD) RAM not really “visible”

15. W2D1 Users and the information We interact with info on hard disc (HDD) RAM not really “visible” Metaphor  Files and folders on a desk  File system: organizing data on HDD  Other storage devices = part of file system  Operations: select/copy/paste, dragging