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WELCOME TO ICS 101 DIGITAL TOOLS FOR THE INFORMATION WORLD
HOLD ALL ADD/CHANGE CARDS UNTIL AFTER CLASS
DANIEL KRUSE
UH MAUI COLLEGE
WELCOME TO ICS-101
DIGITAL TOOLS FOR THE
INFORMATION WORLD
DANIEL KRUSE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, UH MAUI COLLEGE
WHAT IS ICS-101?
•Hands-on computer class with emphasis on
producing professional-level documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and web
pages for problem solving.
• Includes concepts, terminology, and a
contemporary operating system.
WHAT IS ICS-101? (CONTINUED)
•Hands-on experience with practical applications.
The current personal computer applications
covered include:
• Windows
• Office
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Access
• Internet
• Creating web pages
WHAT IS ICS-101? (CONTINUED)
•Also included:
•Conceptual information about computers
•Exposure to terminology necessary to
communicate effectively
•Hands-on exposure to computer components
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
You will need:
•Textbook (see Class Schedule) is available at
the bookstore
•Flash drive
•Blank CD for final project
•Pencils/pens, notebooks, etc.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is your choice. . .
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%% attendance
% final grade
GRADING
•This is a “for credit” class—your work will be
graded as outlined in the Class Schedule and
will be based on the following:
Assignments & exercises
Tests
Projects: presentation and web site
Class participation, etc.
GRADING (CONTINUED)
•Final averages and letter grade equivalencies are
shown in the MCC catalog & on the Class Schedule
•You must petition me if you want the Credit/No-
Credit option
Remember: grades are not
“given”—they are “earned”
ASSIGNMENTS
•Assignments are late if not finshed by when they are due
• Late assignments are penalized 10% first class day + 5% per day for each additional class day late
•Maximum of 30%
•Assignments not done earn 0%
CLASSROOM RULES
•Please be on time
• If you are late come in quietly!
•No eating or drinking
• Exception: Drink in secure containers
•No cell phone use during class – not even texting
•Do not use computers during lectures or class discussions
EXPECTATIONS
Details in the Class Schedule, but In a nutshell—
Common Courtesy
SCHEDULE
•All classes will start/end promptly!
•We will follow the class schedule, but may need to be flexible
• This class builds—so stay focused, and...
• Feedback: Let me know how you are doing & how I can help you
GETTING HELP
From me: Office: Ka’aike #213
•Office hours: See syllabus, or see me before and after
class
• Or by appointment
• Use phone, e-mail or contact me in class to confirm
office meetings.
• Phone: 984-3324
• E-mail: [email protected]
GETTING TLC HELP
The Learning Center (TLC)
•Computers for your use
• Individualized help is available
•Hours:
•See Syllabus
GETTING MORE HELP
•Ka Lama Computer Lab
•Computers for your use
•Individualized help is available
•Hours:
•See Syllabus
GETTING LIBRARY HELP
•Individualized help is available
•Hours:
•See Syllabus
HELP EACH OTHER!
•Buddy up
•Study groups
•Work together
QUESTIONS?
Is there anything that is not clear or that you
would like to know?
YOUR PROFESSOR – SCHOOLING BACKGROUND
•AA in German
•BA in Psychology
•BA in Education
•MA Computer Science
YOUR PROFESSOR – WORK BACKGROUND
Work Background
YOUR PROFESSOR – FAMILY BACKGROUND
Family Background
YOUR PROFESSOR - HOBBIES
Hobbies
YOUR PROFESSOR - PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography
MORE PHOTOS!
Photography
YOUR TURN! INTRODUCTION INTERVIEWS
• Complete your student data form
• Introduction Interviews
(Write neatly - this will be turned in!):
• Required Information:
• Name
• Schooling background
• Major
• Hardware background (PC or Mac)
• Software background (applications)
• Optional, but please consider sharing:
• Family background
• Work background
• Hobbies
• Also include on your interview sheet, but not
to be shared with the class, ask your partner
to rate their level of comfort with the
following topics on a 1-5 scale where 1 is no
knowledge and 5 is you can teach this subject!
•Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Access
• HTML
Questions??
