1. Fluency with Information Technology 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 1 Katherine Deibel INFO100 and CSE100 Katherine Deibel

2.  PhD in CSE (2011), University of Washington  Research: Digital literacies Assistive technolgoies  Office: CSE 210  Hours: TBD or drop-by  E-mail: deibel@uw.edu 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology2 Not me but my cute calico Susie

3.  Pronunciation: DIE-BULL  Spelling: Decibel minus the ‘c’ 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology3

4.  If you are hoping for a spot in the class  Some decide it’s not for them and drop  Contact me to be put on the list  Attend lectures and lab  Ask the TA to add you to the Catalyst tools  Do the work 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology4

5.  When do labs start?  Wednesday!  Thursday! 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology5

6. FIT100 is offered by  Computer Science & Engineering Dept. (CSE 100)  The Information School (INFO100) 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 6

7.  FIT100 has no prerequisites except being a student at UW  Expected previous experience:  Most students use computers for email, word processing, etc. and that’s enough experience  If you truly have not touched a computer before, see me after class 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 7

8. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology8 Information Technology in Fluency

9. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology9 Information Technology in Fluency

10. “The use of computers and “telecommunications to retrieve, “store, and transmit information” —Princeton Univ. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology10

11. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology11 Information Technology in Fluency

12.  Multiple Definitions  Communicating and thinking in another language  “Fluid” ability to communicate  Speed, accuracy, and adaptability with a set of related tasks 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology12

13.  Reading  Driving  Operating a television  Using a cell phone  Using information technology 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology13

14. FIT100 teaches you to be Fluent with IT What does that mean for you?  Using IT freely and easily  Making technology your friend  Recovering from bugs, errors, or unexpected situations  Being in control and confident… now and in the future 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 14

15. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology15 4 gigabytes of data stored on punch cards

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17. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology17 Becoming Fluent is no small feat!

18.  FIT100 helps you to become Fluent by learning  Skills, like spreadsheets, databases, …  Concepts, like how networks work, building Web pages with HTML …  Capabilities, like how to find accurate information on the WWW, debugging, …  Integrates content by doing projects 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 18

19.  FIT goes beyond computer literacy  FITness concept from NSF/NRC study  FITness teaches how to  use IT today  learn IT throughout life 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 19 UW was the first in the US to offer a FIT class

20. Why is lifelong learning emphasized? Consider a college education as a “product” with a 50-year “useful life” Then ask, “What should the Class of 1961 have been taught to know about technology for that knowledge to be useful still today?” 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 20

21.  What did the class of 1961 learn about technology? 1964. The word “byte” was thought up 1969. First packet sent on the “Internet” 1980. PC as the personal computer was used 1994. WWW was developed 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 21 Looking for a reason as to why your your grandparents and parents might not be very “computer savvy”?

22.  Take FIT100 if you want to…  learn applications & the science of IT  prepare for a lifetime of expanding your use of IT  and if you are willing to …  think and study intensively  attend all lectures and labs  devote “5 credits” of study time this term 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 22

23. 3 hours/week in lecture 2 hours/week in lab 10 hours/week outside of class 15 hours total per week! 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology23

24.  Some students spend more time, others less  Time depends on your background and experience with IT  Remember, a 100-level class is not necessarily easy or low work  It covers multiple topics broadly  The amount of work is relative to the credit hours 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology24

25. Do not take FIT100 if you  want to learn only a few skills like word processing, email, Web, etc.  Expect to become an expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Databases, etc.  don’t have time to attend class, lab  want a good grade with little work… FIT100 doesn’t repeat classes you’ve had  expect someone else to do the work 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology25

26.  Previous students said … “FIT100 was very valuable, even though it involved a lot of work (and I do mean a LOT)” “FIT100 expanded and brought precision to my thinking.”  If you can commit to FIT – great!  If this isn’t the quarter, withdraw so some other student can have a chance 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 26

27. It is dangerous to go alone… take this knowledge with you 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology27

28.  Class Web site … memorize it! http://courses.washington.edu/fit100/sp12/  Everything you need to know will be on the site, especially announcements  Always check the Web page first!  Digital copes of slides will be on the website before lecture!  By 12 noon Promise! 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 28

29.  Calendar: Always look here for due dates, readings, and instructions  Syllabus  Grading: Information about grading policy, late policy, etc.  Syllabus  Academic Conduct: What happens if you get on my bad side (and what it takes to get there) 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology29

30. Required Materials  Fluency with Information Technology, 4 th edition Larry Snyder  A TurningPoint Clicker: standard UW RF clicker  You can borrow a friend’s clicker but only if they are NOT also in this class 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 30

31.  We will follow the textbook closely  Readings are assigned for each class  Read the material before class…  makes the lectures much more useful  prepares you for clicker quizzes and online quizzes in lab 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 31 For Wednesday, read Chapter 1

32.  info100a_sp12@u.washington.edu  You can also add yourself at: https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailma n/listinfo/info100a_sp12  You will learn more about the mailing list in Lab 1 on Wednesday/Thursday 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology32

33.  Lectures: Teach the concepts  Labs: Practice your skills  Clicker Quizzes: Demonstrate your knowledge  GoPosts: Discuss the implications  Extra Credit: Show your enthusiasm 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology33

34.  There will be 10 labs total  Each is worth 25 points  Your lowest lab score will be dropped  You must attend lab sections  If you miss a section, the associated assignment will have a 5 point penalty  Attend a different section if possible  Labs are generally due  By 10pm Thursday for Monday/Tuesday labs  By 10pm Monday for Wednesday/Thursday labs 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology34

35.  There are three projects  Each has two parts: A and B  Part A is worth 50 points  Part B is worth 100 points  You will need to work outside of lab section on these  Get started early on part B  Instructions for part B will be up within one day of part A being assigned 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology35

36.  Clicker quizzes are worth 8 points each  Approximately 25 total quizzes  Only your top 20 scores will be considered  Starting Monday, bring your clicker every day!  Clicker registration will go up soon (earn an easy 5 points) 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology36

37.  You can always write down answers on a piece of paper  Include your name, NetID, and date  This comes with some consequences  Might be lost  absent-minded professor  2 point penalty  one waive for first time 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology37

38.  There will be weekly discussions on the GoPost message board  More details discussed on Wednesday 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology38

39.  There will be additional assignments throughout the course  Meant to be done outside of section  Usually all-or-none grading 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology39

40.  There are multiple opportunities for extra credit in this course  Examples:  Extra points on assignments  Late slide posting award  Finding a significant error on a lab, project, etc. earns the class 0.5 points 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology40

41.  Lab attendance  GoPost participation  Bonus points for giving help on the HelpDesk board  Class attendance (measured by clickers)  Course participation  Asking questions in lecture or lab  Suggesting discussion topics  Not cheating 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology41

42. How brave are you? 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology42 Momma's angry look is even more scarier…

43.  I do not expect students to get perfect scores on assignments  Course work should challenge you and help you identify weaknesses  That being said  I offer plenty of extra credit  Will adjust final grades up if necessary 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology43

44.  My goal is for you to learn productively  If you have problems, ask me or a TA  Accommodations:  We are not mean  We can make accommodations for individual students  This offer is open for everyone 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology44 http://courses.washington.edu/fit100/sp12/syllabusAccommodations.html

45.  If you respect me, I will respect you  I am here to teach you and help you learn about IT fluency  I make a promise to have good lectures, polished assignments, etc. on time and in good humor  In return, you should be  Respectful in lab and lecture  Do not cheat 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology45

46.  Do not copy from your classmates  Do not commit plagiarism  We will be talking about this more as it relates to IT and intellectual property  For now, read: 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology46 http://courses.washington.edu/fit100/sp12/syllabusConduct.html

47.  Get used to my bad jokes  Yes, they really are that bad  If you don't laugh, they just get worse 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology47

48.  You are many.  You have multiple majors.  You have multiple backgrounds.  Together, we are a barnyard.  Yes, I said a barnyard. 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology48

49. FIT100 is a serious class that requires effort, but it delivers knowledge you can use now and throughout your life  FIT100 is Skills, Concepts, Capabilities  Good study habits are key to success  Have no time? Want an easy class? This is not the class for you!  Teaching staff is here to help you learn 2012-03-26Katherine Deibel, Fluency in Information Technology 49