CIS101 Introduction to Computing
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Transcript of CIS101 Introduction to Computing
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Agenda
Class Introductions What is CIS101? Using the Pace Portal, Pace e-mail, and
Blackboard Post a message Introduction to Excel Using the digital drop box Next week’s homework and assignments
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Catherine DwyerLecturer IS Dept.
Full time since Fall 2000 Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, IS112 (now),
IS223, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB)
Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 (2002) Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum
(2003) Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming
Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001
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My IS Background
MS in CS (Pace), PhD candidate in IS program at NJIT, research area virtual teams
Two daughters, Sophomore and 8th grade Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at NYC
investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm
Husband journalist with The New York Times Hobbies: reading, bike riding, swimming, cooking You?
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Required Texts
Excel 2003 Introductory Concepts and Techniques
HTML Complete Concepts and Techniques, 3rd ed.
JavaScript 101, Version 3.0 Security Awareness: Applying
practical security in your world
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What is CIS101?
Fulfills core requirement for computing course
Has these components Computer security Learning pod (Computers and Society) Application software (Excel) HTML and Web Development Introduction to Programming (JavaScript)
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What is a learning pod?
Theme that integrates technology with another topic
Technology is a part of all aspects of modern life, and all professions
In this section, we will research and discuss the ethical and legal issues that must be addressed with relation to the impact of technology on society
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Computer Security
Computer security affects individuals and organizations
Do you have spyware on your computer?
How is your computer vulnerable? Do the organizations you work with
protect your information?
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Web assisted classes
Hybrid class structure Combines in class meetings and
online content 2 hours in computer classroom 1 credit delivered online (equivalent to
one classroom hour)
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What is online learning?
Class interaction and learning delivered using technology
Online site combines readings, quizzes, and discussion forums
Pace uses Blackboard course management software to administer online courses
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Pace Portal
First year using the Pace portal Allows you to register, see your
grades, and access other information Go to Pace Web site
http://www.pace.edu/ and try to access Portal
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Your Pace e-mail
Official university communications will be sent to your Pace e-mail
E-mail from Blackboard (this course) will come to your Pace e-mail
Need Pace e-mail to register for personal web space
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Finding your e-mail ID
Find your e-mail ID in Pace Student E-Mail Directory (link to Directory from http://studentit.pace.edu/)
Enter your first name and last name Your e-mail ID and Alias will be displayed You will need e-mail ID to access your
student e-mail and access Blackboard Your Alias is another account name others
can use to e-mail you
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Access your Pace e-mail
Go to http://stmail.pace.edu/ Initial password is social security
number with no dashes and no spaces Enter ID and password (lower case) For further instructions on setting up
Pace e-mail go to http://studentit.pace.edu/
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Using STmail
All e-mail sent to Pace services (doit, etc) must originate from your student account
All Pace communications will be sent to your student account
To forward student account e-mail to another account: Click Options and styles, select forwarding, enter
e-mail you want messages forwarded to
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Sign on to Blackboard
http://blackboard.pace.edu/ Username is Pace e-mail ID Password is the same as the portal
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What if it doesn’t work?
Access class documents at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer
Post message at http://doithelpdesk.pace.edu/
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CIS101 Blackboard Site
Syllabus and course schedule Assignments Course content Discussion Board (post message
under welcome) Student Tools
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Try it out!
Read Course syllabus Class schedule CSIS student rights and responsibilities
Post your introduction in the Discussion Board
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Your grade
Homework/Assignments - 20% Discussion Board - 20% Midterm - 15% Final - 20% Group mid-semester presentation –
10% Group Web Site – 15%
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Excel 2003
Part of Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint
How to start Excel Windows and tools in Excel 2003
interface Saving in Excel
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Practice with Digital Drop Box
Try out the digital drop box Save Excel file with
yourlastname_yourfirstinitial_test01.xls Example:
dwyer_c_test01.xlsjones_j_test01.xls
Go to student tools, digital drop box, select send file
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How to participate in the online portion of CIS101
Read your Pace student e-mail or have it forwarded
Participate in to Discussion Board each week
Keep up with assignments Assignments – description of each
week’s homework, class, and readings Syllabus – course schedule
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Week 1 Assignments
Complete Excel Project One and submit to digital dropbox (must use Excel, not Works!!) use naming convention
lastName_FirstInit_excel01.xls Discussion board assignment for
Computer and Society, and Security