CGS1060Introduction to Microcomputer

Usage

A Life Changing ExperienceProfessor Walton

http://faculty.mdc.edu/mwalton/

Opportunityto Learn

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OverviewHardwareSoftware

Operating SystemInternet ExplorerMS Office 2013

Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation Manager

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IntroductionFull Name (First and

Last)

Birth Place

Major, Semester

Level of Computer Expertise

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The instructor disseminates the knowledge, what the

student does with it determines their grade

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What do you want from this course?

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Excellence is never an accident: it is

always the result of high intentions,

sincere effort, intelligent direction,

skillful execution and the vision to see

obstacles as opportunities.

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Course InformationWeb Site – http://faculty.mdc.edu/mwalton

Computer Courtyard/3109MyMDC account

Journeyed.com

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Prescription for success

AttendanceReviewing chapter objectives before classDoing the practice examsDoing and understanding the Project

TutorialsDoing the homeworkAsking questions when confused/lost

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MYITLab.COMUsed to administer Exams

Provides Practice Exams, Support Material

Contains Drop Box for homework

Must Register before able to use

Registration Kit in the package of new textbook

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HOMEWORKAll Assignments will be submitted using

MYITLab’s Drop Box for the assignment

Results returned via MDC e-mail account

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Reasons for NOT taking Professor Walton’s class

I want an easy grade

I do not want to work

I do not want to study for exams

I want a gift grade

I have better things to do

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Reasons for taking Professor Walton’s classI want to learn more about computers and MS

Office 2010

I am willing to spend the time to complete my homework

I am willing to spend the time doing the practice exams in order to obtain a better exam grade

I want to understand how MS Office will help me in my other classes

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Statistics

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Fall 2012A, B 73

(51%)

C 18

(13%)

D, F, W 51 (36%)

Spring 2011A, B 72

(54%)

C14

(11%)

D, F, W 47 (35%)

Spring 2012A, B 67

(50%)

C 15 (11%)

D, F, W 56 (41%)*

*two classes had 53%

Time Spent on courseA-B student

6-7 hours per homework

8-10 hours for practice exams

Obtains textbook within the first week

D, F, W student1 hour per homework

0-1 hour for practice exams

Obtains textbook sometime in the course (maybe)

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Summary

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The outcome of the course depends on your Commitment!

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Your Commitment is your time and effort.

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Remember:There are no Gifts, only Rewards in this class.

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Read and Do04/22/2023 M J Walton 21