• Proper use of school and network resources
• Software Copying
• Copyright
• Software Privacy and Vandalism
• Care of Equipment
• Food and Drink Policy
• Internet Usage Guidelines
• Consequences of Policy Violation

Assignment:

1. Today we’re going to take a quiz that will check to see if you were paying attention to the Lab Use Policy Presentation we reviewed yesterday.
2. The good news: If you pass the quiz, I’ll give you access to your Computer Studies student account. This student account only works in the Center for Computer Studies labs, and you’re going to need it to proceed any further in this class.
3. The bad news: If you don’t pass the quiz, you have to retake it until you do. Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science – I’m sure you’ll get it right on the first try. Don’t forget, you can always review the Lab Use Policy Presentation if you’re stuck.
4. As soon as you pass the quiz, I’ll walk you through the process of logging in to the computer for the first time, and I’ll walk you through changing your password so your account is secure.
5. Don’t forget your Plans for Success are due today! Make sure you get those turned in to me before you leave class.
6. On Monday, we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system, so make sure you finish the quiz and get logged in today so you’re ready for next week’s lessons.

Assigned: August 12th, 2016
Due Date: August 12th, 2016

• Proper use of school and network resources
• Software Copying
• Copyright
• Software Privacy and Vandalism
• Care of Equipment
• Food and Drink Policy
• Internet Usage Guidelines
• Consequences of Policy Violation

Assignment:

1. By now, you’ve been using computers in school long enough that you should have a pretty good handle on what is an acceptable use of computer equipment and the Internet, and what isn’t acceptable. Today’s presentation will eliminate any doubt or confusion as to what is and isn’t acceptable here in the lab.
2. Watch the Usage Policy Presentation along with me, and feel free to ask any questions you may have on the policy.
   
3. This policy is also outlined on the Plan for Success that you received earlier this week. The signed Plan for Success is due tomorrow! When you sign it, you’re agreeing to follow this policy.
4. The policies make sure that this room remains a clean and functional place for everyone to live and learn in. We can’t get much accomplished in here unless everyone can agree to abide by them. If you can live with that, then we can move on to learning the good stuff.

Posted: August 11th, 2016

• Networking and Operating Systems 1-2H Plan for Success

Assignment:

1. Hey, you’re back! It’s good to see you again. Today, we’re going to take care of some official business called the Plan for Success.
2. When you get to the college or university level, every class you’re going to take has something called a syllabus. It’s basically a legal document that defines what you can expect from the professor, and what they expect from you. It’s a pretty important thing! The Plan for Success is essentially the same thing for this class.
3. Why is it so important? Well, since it’s a legally binding document, if a professor violates the terms of the published syllabus in a way that a student feels negatively affects them, that student can take the professor to court. Side note: please don’t take me to court. If you see a problem with the Plan for Success, just let me know and I’ll fix it.
4. I’m going to point out the important parts of the Plan for Success for you today, but it’s your responsibility to read it in full and make sure you understand it, because everything we do from here on out is going to be governed by this document. If you have any questions about the document, make sure you take time to ask me so I can explain anything you don’t understand.
5. Once you’ve read it and fully understand it, sign it at the bottom to signify your understanding and agreement to follow the plan.
6. Put it someplace safe, and take it home with you. Show it to your folks tonight, and tell them what we talked about today. Make sure they understand what you’re getting into, and have them sign it to confirm that they understand the details. Bring it back to me by the end of the week (August 12th, 2016).

Assigned: August 10th, 2016
Due Date: August 12th, 2016

• Classroom policies and procedures

Assignment:

1. Welcome back! Today we’re going to go over the class rules, or as I like to call them, the policies and procedures.
2. Society’s based on policies and procedures. Without ’em, we’re no better than poo-flinging monkeys in the jungle. Humans agree to abide by laws so we can all get along and get things accomplished with a minimum of screaming, head-bashing and poo-flinging.
3. The policies and procedures are pretty straightforward, and they’re all posted in the front of the room where you can see them at all times. They’re all really based on one simple thing: respect.
4. I’m going to show you respect at all times in the classroom, and all I ask is that you return the favor.
5. I also ask that you treat everyone else with respect, so that they can do the same for you.
6. Treat my stuff and the school’s stuff with respect, so that it can stay in good shape for you and for everyone else.
7. I’ve got a lot of cool stuff to teach you in this class. Please don’t make it any harder for me than it already is by disrupting my class, or making it harder for the people around you to pay attention.
8. I promise not to come to your room and mess it up; can you do me the same courtesy? I’d appreciate it.
9. Do any of the class policies seem strange? Like something you shouldn’t have to be asked not to do? Guess what: the reason that policy’s in place is because some knucklehead decided to be a creep and had to be asked to stop. Please: Don’t be that guy.
10. If you can agree to abide by these policies and procedures, then we can all get along. If there’s anything you feel like you can’t agree to here, let me know and we can talk it over.

Posted: August 9th, 2016