1. Click To Close: A Fluency Summary
Chapter 24
Click To Close:
A Fluency Summary

2. Two Big IT Ideas Information Structuring
Specifying structure is as essential as specifying content
Value of information depends on how effectively we can use it
All powerful applications rely on computer's knowing the structure
Strategies for Nonalgorithmic Tasks
Reasoning is the key
Precision and directed application of logical reasoning can solve problems great and small, algorithmic and non-algorithmic
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3. Fluency: Less is More
Spectrum of detail we need to remember, from skills (most detailed) through concepts, to capabilities
We remember less detail because we remember the basic ideas instead
Adaptive approach to learning
We don't memorize a tools details; we learn them as we need them
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4. Lifelong IT Learning Pursuing New Uses: Asking for Help
Be confident that you can learn new applications, and take the time to do so
Apply IT only if it can help
Asking for Help
After applying all reasonable efforts to solve problems, ask for help
Noticing New Technology
Be attentive, and skeptical
Be willing to learn about fundamental advancements
Adopt new technology as soon as there is a high probability that it will assist you, but expect it to continue to improve
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5. Shifting For Yourself
Fluency gives us ability to control IT to extract its full power, to be in command, and to reach our destination
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