1. MyITLab and Web There are two things you MUST have for this class:
A web-enabled device (smartphone, tablet, laptop)
MyITLab access, which includes two ebooks ($70, link from our class page)
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2. MyITLab and Web Now we will cover three things: More class specifics
How to buy and get into MyITLab
How to begin your Web page (PTP0)
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3. MyITLab and Web 2. How to buy and get into MyITLab
Click on “Get stuff you need for the course” link on class web page
Use credit card to purchase four-year access code and ebooks for $70
Get access code at book store if you’re on financial aid
Click on “Use MyITLab” link on class web page to use the software
If you’re using your own computer, click on the link on our “Get Stuff” page to “tune up” your browser. If you cannot get your own computer to run MyITLab, you will need to use the Barsema Hall computer labs to complete your MyITLab assignments.
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4. Make sure you have a valid MyITLab account and can get into MyITLab (first assignment is due soon!– see schedule)

5. Assignments start soon and are given almost EVERY class day the remainder of the semester. SEE SCHEDULE ONLINE!
There are four types of assignments for each chapter:
Simulation Training (“ST”), 10%
Simulation Exam (“SE”), 40%
Grader Project Homework (“GPHW”), 10%
Grader Project Assessment (“GPA”), 40%
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6. Simulation Training (ST): You can go through this UNLIMITED times, 5 tries per question. Basically, it’s a free “A”. It’s trying to teach you something.
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7. Simulation Training (ST): They’re pretty obvious if you know the material already. WANT TO BLOW THEM OFF? You may. Then that 10% goes to the Skill-Based Exam (which then counts 50%) for that chapter.
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8. Simulation Exam (SE): You can go through these TWO times, 5 tries per question. Your best score will be saved.
Computer crashed? Family emergency? That’s why we’re giving you two tries… pretend your first try is your ONLY try.
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9. Grader-Project Homework (GPHW): You can go through UNLIMITED times
Grader-Project Homework (GPHW): You can go through UNLIMITED times. You should view these as training for the Grader-Project Assessment. These count 10%, and they’re pretty obvious if you know the material already. WANT TO BLOW THEM OFF? You may. Then that 10% goes to the Grader-Project Assessment (which then counts 50%) for that chapter.
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10. Grader-Project Assessment (GPA): You can go through these TWO times with no time limit. Your best score will be saved.
Computer crashed? Family emergency? That’s why we’re giving you two tries… pretend your first try is your ONLY try.
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11. We’re covering Chapters 1-6 in Excel and 1-4 in Access, so you have TEN (10) of each of these (except SBE which is not in Excel Chs 5 & 6), meaning 38 MyITLab assignments total. You need to read the ebook for each Chapter to supplement what we do in class.
Simulation Training: Ch. 1-6 Excel, 1-4 Access
Simulation Exam: Ch. 1-5 Excel, 1-4 Access
Grader Project Homework: Ch. 1-5 Excel, 1-4 Access
Grader Project Assessment: Ch. 1-5 Excel, 1-4 Access
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12. OPTIONALLY, you can listen to the Audio PowerPoint presentations
OPTIONALLY, you can listen to the Audio PowerPoint presentations. These are there to give you extra support if you would like.
Additionally, you can optionally view/complete Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other Office training/exercises. These will not be graded.
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13. MyITLab and Web 3. How to start your web page
Watch the videos on the online schedule to see how to create your Google Sites web page.
Click on the PTP0 link on the class schedule to see the assignment requirements.
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