Introduction to Computer Applications MIS105 Introductory Session Instructor: Irfan Ilyas

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-2 Agenda Introducing the Instructor Course Introduction [ Part of Course Syllabus ] Objectives Course Composition (Theory + Practice) Text Books Course Relevant Web Sites Exam Dates Course Policies Grading Policy

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-3 …Agenda Teaching Methodology Effective Lecturing Collaborative Learning in Group setups Collaboration Mechanisms ( Theory part/ Lab collaborations ) Group Formation Scheme (Feedback form) Use of Information Technology Practices IT based collaboration with Instructor & class mates Use of WebCT (online course platform) Class Participation Evaluation Criteria

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-4 …Agenda Use of Multimedia Content Make use of Instructor provided Web content (Tim’s Toolbox at Use of online practice Quizzes Use of cross-word puzzles

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Introducing the Instructor Irfan Ahmed Ilyas Lecturer (last 6 years) Master’s Degree from KFUPM (in ICS) Bachelor Degree from NED, Pakistan (in COE) Office Location: Building 24/ Room 223 Office Hours: SUMT 10AM – 11AM

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-6 Course Related Stuff Grading Policy: Exams First Major Exam10% Second Major Exam15% Final Exam20% Lab Exams: Use of Microsoft Excel15% Use of Microsoft Access15% Use of VBA in Microsoft Access8% Quizzes10% Class Performances7%

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-7 ….Course Related Stuff Lecture Textbook: Computing Essentials 2006AuthorO’ Leary, T. J., et al.,PublisherMcGraw Hill Lab Textbook: Microsoft Exploring Office XPAuthorRobert T. Grauer, Maryan Baber PublisherPrintice Hall

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-8 ….Course Related Stuff Course Exam Dates MIS105 Major01 - Tuesday, 10th Oct – Building 24/ Room :30 – 8:00PM MIS105 Major02 - Tuesday, 5th Dec– Building 14/ Room 108 6:30 – 8:00PM FINAL EXAM- 7:00 PM January 22, 2007 Monday

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1-9 Teaching Methodology Effective Lecturing

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Teaching Methodology Collaborative Learning in Group setups Proved to be very effective in reinforcing communication and problem solving skills Enhances the ability of learning independently and helping others Student academic performances & satisfaction are found to be tightly linked with their collaboration with other students [Richard Harvard University-1992]

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Teaching Methodology Class Collaboration Mechanisms All the class will be divided into groups of 4 students each Certain group-based class/ lab activities will be introduced Theory Sessions: Each group is supposed to prepare a class presentation on some IT relevant topic (gradable activity) During the presentation, other groups are supposed to interact actively with questions/ criticisms (gradable activity) Group presentations will be schedule on weekly basis (throughout the semester)

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved … Class Collaboration Mechanisms Lab Sessions Each group will be sitting together, working on the lab problem In the first part, Instructor will be delivering: An exposure to the relevant concepts A brief problem explanation The problem is supposed to be solved collaboratively

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved … Class Collaboration Mechanisms … Lab collaborations Minimal Instructor’s help can be sought by the needy group during the session At the end, the work done will be graded by the instructor on both: Individual basis: Evaluating each student’s understanding about the solution Group basis: By affecting each student’s score with the group average

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Pictorial View of the Lab Setup Instructor

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Teaching Methodology Group Formation Scheme Done by the instructor Student’s computer familiarity / academic performance will be used as a criterion for consistent group distribution Student’s feedback/ earlier quiz performance will be utilized as inputs

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Using Information Technology Practices IT based collaboration Collaboration will be encouraged both with Instructor & class mates Online discussions will be initiated by the instructor/ students on specific topic areas The participation from students will be a part of his grade in the course Initiating a creative discussion will consider as a good measure of student’s control over the course Ideas discussed can be shared on 24/7 basis

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© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Use of WebCT Administered by KFUPM Available at Requires a login name/ password on the first page [s234875/ your password] For every student (Sec01, 06, 07, 08) Course link for MIS105 will appear Discussion groups will be arranged by instructor for topic discussions

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved …Use of WebCT Types of Online Collaboration Support in WebCT Online group discussions Individual s Online Chat/ Conferences (can be adopted during instructor’s office hours or by getting an online appointment) A demo session of WebCT usage will be delivered in the first week’s lab session

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Class Participation Evaluation Class participation score will count all of the following: Student class presentation performance Student’s interactivity during question/ answer sessions of other group’s presentations Student’s participation in the online discussion topics ( Instructor can use face-to-face checks for assessing the credibility of such participation ) Student’s/ group’s lab performance Important: Bonus score up to 5% can be added in the course grade composition

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Multimedia Components Use of Tim’s Toolbox Features included Conceptual Animations

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved … Multimedia Components Use of Tim’s Toolbox Features included Defining IT positions …and many more.

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved … Multimedia Components Use of online practice Quizzes Helpful in class quiz/ exam preparation Test the understandings after finish each chapter

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved … Multimedia Components Use of cross-word puzzles Helpful in class quiz/ exam preparation Test the understandings after finish each chapter

© 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Summary Collaborative learning style will be adopted through out the course Online collaborative component will be highly encouraged to be adopted