Welcome to FIT100

Welcome to FIT100 Fluency with Information Technology

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Katherine Deibel

INFO100 and CSE100

Katherine Deibel

Instructor: Kate Deibel PhD in CSE (2011),

University of Washington Research:

Digital literaciesAssistive technolgoies

Office: CSE 210 Hours: TBD or drop-by E-mail: [email protected]


Not me but my cute calico Susie

D-E-I-B-E-L Pronunciation:

DIE-BULL

Spelling:Decibel minus the ‘c’


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Announcements 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

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AnnouncementsWhen do labs start?

Wednesday! Thursday!


INFO100/CSE100FIT100 is offered by

Computer Science & Engineering Dept. (CSE 100)

The Information School (INFO100)


What is this class all about? 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



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Information Technology“The use of computers and “telecommunications to retrieve , “store, and transmit information”—Princeton Univ.




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Fluency Multiple Definitions

Communicating and thinking in another language

“Fluid” ability to communicate Speed, accuracy, and adaptability with a

set of related tasks


Examples of Fluency Reading Driving Operating a television Using a cell phone Using information technology


Fluency with IT?

FIT100 teaches you to be Fluent with ITWhat 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


IT Constantly Evolves!


4 gigabytes of data stored on punch cards

IT Constantly Evolves!



Becoming Fluent isno small feat!

The Content 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


About This Class FIT goes beyond

computer literacy FITness concept from

NSF/NRC study FITness teaches how to

use IT today learn IT throughout life


UW was the first in the

US to offer a FIT class

Lifetime of LearningWhy 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?”


Lifetime of Learning What did the class of 1961 learn about

technology?1964. The word “byte” was thought up1969. First packet sent on the “Internet”1980. PC as the personal computer was used1994. WWW was developed


Looking for a reason as to why your your grandparents and parents might not be very “computer savvy”?

Is FIT100 for You? 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


Five credits is….3 hours/week in lecture

2 hours/week in lab10 hours/week outside of class15 hours total per week!


Actual Time Commitment 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



Additional WarningsDo 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

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Taking FIT100 Is Worth It 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


Class MechanicsIt is dangerous to go alone… take this knowledge with you


Course Website 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!



Important Site Sections 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)

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Class Mechanics

Required Materials Fluency with Information

Technology, 4th editionLarry 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


Readings 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


For Wednesday, read Chapter 1

Course Mailing List [email protected] You can also add yourself at:

https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/info100a_sp12

You will learn more about the mailing list in Lab 1 on Wednesday/Thursday


Course Components Lectures:

Teach the concepts Labs:

Practice your skills Clicker Quizzes:

Demonstrate your knowledge GoPosts:

Discuss the implications Extra Credit:

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Labs 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


Projects 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



Clicker Quizzes 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)

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No Clicker? 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


GoPosts There will be weekly discussions on the

GoPost message board More details discussed on Wednesday


Miscellaneous There will be additional assignments

throughout the course Meant to be done outside of section Usually all-or-none grading


Extra Credit 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


Participation 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


Being a Student with Professor KateHow brave are you?


Momma's angry look is even more scarier…

Rule 1: You will work hard 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


Rule 2: When in Doubt, Ask 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


http://courses.washington.edu/fit100/sp12/syllabusAccommodations.html

Rule 3: It's about Respect 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


Rule 4: Don't Cheat 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:


http://courses.washington.edu/fit100/sp12/syllabusConduct.html

Rule 5: Have Fun Get used to my bad jokes Yes, they really are that bad If you don't laugh, they just get worse


Rule 6: Embrace the Diversity You are many. You have multiple majors. You have multiple backgrounds. Together, we are a barnyard.

Yes, I said a barnyard.


Summary

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


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