Lab web site:

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Welcome to EME 2040 Computer Labs

• Lab web site
• http//www.coe.ufl.edu/courses/EME2040/eme2040intr
  o/labpagehm.html

Jennifer Handley GatorJLH_at_ufl.edu Office hours
Mon. and Wed. 1130-1230
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Introduction to Lab

• For this class, you will be meeting with me once
  a week for lab and with George Hack twice a week
  for class. When you go to class today, you will
  get a broad overview of the course (web site,
  grading scale, assignments, etc.)
• You will need a zip disk (MAC 100) and a
  Gatorlink account by next week!!!
• Why was this class created and what will you gain
  from it?
• Need to teach children skills that will prepare
  them for the twenty-first century.
• Integrating technology into education promotes
  collaboration, critical thinking, multiple
  intelligences, and student ownership of learning.
• Useful skills for your own life and your
  classroom

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My Expectations for You

• Lab Attendance You are expected to be here for
  each lab. Since this lab is project-based, it
  will be very difficult for you to complete your
  work if you do not attend labs. I do allow you
  to come to another lab if you notify me in
  advance.
• Tutorials These introduce you to the key terms
  for the project and have you complete a 10-15
  minute introduction-type activity. They need to
  be completed before each lab.
• Assignments The requirements for each
  assignment are posted on the web.
• Email Protocol Be explicit in your subject so
  that I can scan emails to see if you need help or
  have a question. Realize that it may take a day
  or two for me to get back to you.

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Tips for Success

• Ask questions (in class or email)
• Think!! My job is not only to help you learn how
  to use technology, but how also to be able to
  think your way through it (without me) down the
  road.
• Dont wait until the last minute to start working
  on your projects
• Dont be afraid to ask your peers for help
• Save your work frequently
• Use the Help menus if you get stuck
• Always think about how projects are relevant
• Dont take your anger and frustration out on the
  Macs! )

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Basic Lab Procedures

• Log in and have program open when class begins
• Bring zip disk to every class to save work
• Format of lab direct instruction, guided
  practice, independent work
• Pace of class Ask me to slow down if Im going
  to quickly for you.
• Quizzes I may give pop quizzes, which will come
  from the tutorials or lecture material.
• Grading I use a checklist developed directly
  from the requirements for each assignment to
  grade your work.

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Introduction to Macintosh

• Differences between PCs and Macs
• Mac Basics Checklist
• Logging in
• Using the Finder
• Opening Programs
• Making/Renaming Folders
• Closing Windows/Quitting a Program
• Printing

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WebCT

• We will be using WebCT, a course management
  system, as a way to privately access your lab and
  quiz grades.
• www.webct.ufl.edu
• You will use the same username and password that
  you do to access your Gatorlink account.

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What to do for next week

• Get familiar with the Mac
• Complete tutorial for Lab 2 on
• Netscape Composer!. This time next week, you
  will have your own web page.
• You may log out now

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Have a great week!