| CGS 1000 e-Learning Schedule (formerly CGS 1100) |
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| Week | Date |
Tenative Fall 2005 Assignments |
| 0 | E-Learning: 8/22-8/28 |
Distance Learning Orientation-Baca 214 2:00-4:30 p.m. a.m.
register current email with John Taylor or obtain free email account
with no ads from John Taylor Your WebCT ID will be the first initial of your first name and the first initial of your last name, combined with your seven digit Student ID number (NOT Your SS#) for example: Your password is your six digit birthday. For example if you were born on July 7, 1977, your password would be 070777 review syllabus online(hard copy provided at orientation) send first e-mail to: jtaylor@hccfl.edu; jttaylor00e@hccbrandon.net; subject : 00e: first email content: describe your computer background, your major/degree (AA or AS), what school you plan to attend after HCC, why you are taking this course, if you have a web site, include the URL. (Please note all email subject must begin with 00e or the email will be deleted.) |
| 1.0 | 8/29 thru 9/4 |
1. read Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers Pull the plug on adware and spyware with the latest version of this free tool. Ad-aware scans your system--including removable drives--for the most common types of advertising spyware and safely removes offending software. The program works through intuitively designed wizards. Currently, the utility detects small ad programs from Adware, Aureate/Radiate, OnFlow, Comet-Cursor, Cydoor, Doubleclick, EverAd, Flyswat, OnFlow, TimeSink 5.0, and others. As many of us know, "spyware" refers to small, hidden programs that are embedded in larger applications to report information to advertisers. These programs are included in some shareware and freeware programs because, unfortunately, that's the only way some software developers can pay their bills. If you don't want any part of this--and feel that these hidden programs invade your privacy--you should definitely consider downloading Ad-aware. (Optional) Spybot Search and Destroy v1.2There are many programs available for you to protect your computer from intuders. Spybot Search and Destroy is a favorite with many of the techie students at HCC. Once you see what Ad-Aware cleans from your machine, this program could clean things the first missed. Search your hard disk for so-called spybots or adbots, the modules that are responsible for showing ads and transmitting information back to vendors. If Spybot Search and Destroy finds such modules, it will remove them or replace them with empty dummies. In most cases, the host software still runs after removing the bot. Among the adbots Spybot targets: Aureate, CLPRS, Comet Cursors, eZula HotText, Gator, GoHip, Radiate, WebHancer, and WildTangent. The program allows you to update by subscribing to the author's mailing list. Finally, Spybot removes your usage tracks (last visited Web sites, opened files, started programs, and cookies), so even spybots that are unknown can't transmit this private information. The program supports all three major browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and Opera. Download Spybot and Destroy from PCWorld Magazine(Optional) ZoneAlarm v3.7.202Another program that you may want to consider to protect your computer from unwanted intrusion is Zone Alarm. If you have DSL or a cable modem, your IP address is permanent. Although this has benefits, it also carries the serious shortcoming of rendering your PC vulnerable to attacks. A firewall, in this respect, becomes not just desirable but a necessity. ZoneAlarm is a top choice, and best of all, the basic version is free. You can block uninitiated and unwanted traffic, even while your PC is unattended or while you're not using your connection. You can also limit your exposure to attack by specifying which applications can access the Internet. The program also lets you stop e-mail-borne Visual Basic Script worms. Free Zone Alarm Download from PCWorld Magazine 4. Sign up for access to Shelly Cashman DC 2006 website. All the links that follow are for DC 2005 last year's book. Direct links can not be made without the student's sign in. The link to sign is is and |
| 2 | 9/5 thru 9/11 |
continue Chapter 2 and read Chapter 3:
Application Software
2. Use MicroSoft Word (or other word processor) to complete a resume page. Save the document (xxxxxx.doc) and send it to the instructor as an Email attachment. subject: 00e: resume Also do a save as web page...(xxxxxx.htm file plus image folder) and save to post on your web site.
3. conduct Internet Search #1: one word-one search engine Submission of Search ResultsEach major search will be worth 50 points toward
the final grade. It must be submitted with up to a one page summary. If a
hard copy is submitted attach lists of the most important article(s) found
plus one or two pages of the search engine HIT List. Otherwise send the
file as an attachment to an email (subject: 00e: Search #1)
with a summary as follows: Reference Chapter 2
(2.12-2.14) plus Chapter 2's
special feature: “Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques”
pages 2.50-2.63. Students may reference the CGS 1555 web site for
additional information on conducting on-line searching and links to search
engines: 4. complete Internet Search #2: two or more groups of words with Boolean Operator: "and" The Second search is at least three words or more words in at least two groups on at least two or more search engines using the Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, then you may compare your individual results with a meta search engine: Goggle. For example: " Hillsborough Community College" and "John Taylor" gives you all web sites that has both phrases in the web page, but the phrase is not five words in a row. Submit the three paragraphs in an email (subject: 00e: serach#2 ) 5. Complete online activities: Discovery Wheel Interactive Time Chart (select exercise from menu) Create Your Lifeline (select exercise from Menu) 6. Learning Styles Web Page: http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty/john_taylor/learnstyle/menu.html a. Meyers Briggs Type Inventory MBTI b. Beta Test LSI (deleted for Spring term 2005) URL will be sent via group email. This LSI must be completed within a 4 day period as the URL will be removed on May 30 To complete the online activities, there is a problem on how to submit some of the results. Print hard copies for your portfolio and send confirmation emails. You will be emailed separate instructions on how to complete the these activites. Also you can use a screen capture program to verify your results for those not printable Send confirmation emails when you do the following:
complete Chapter 2 Quiz or Online Chapter 2 Practice Quiz |
| 3.0 | 9/12 thru 9/18 |
read Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Components of the System Unit
Obtain web space from John Taylor/private ISP
Use Front Page, Dreamweaver, or HomeSite to: Optional: create a photo page
complete Chapter 3 Quiz or Online Chapter 3 Practice Quiz |
| 4 | 9/19 thru 9/25 |
read chapter 5: Input Also there is a power point to accompany the MSAGent cd distributed to the student: http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty/john_taylor/course05/powerpoint/AgentsConference05_files/frame.htm
complete Chapter 4 Quiz or Online Chapter 4 Practice Quiz |
| 5 | 9/26 thru 10/2 |
read chapter 7: Storage Vector and Raster Graphics Projects complete Chapter 5 Quiz or Online Chapter 5 Practice Quiz complete Chapter 5 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #5 complete Chapter 6 Quiz or Online Chapter 6 Practice Quiz complete Chapter 6 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #6 |
| 6 | 10/3 thru 10/9 |
read chapter 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs complete Chapter 7 Quiz or Online Chapter 7 Practice Quiz complete Chapter 7 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #7 |
| 7 | 10/10 thru 10/16 |
read chapter 9: Communications and Networks |
| 8 | 10/17 thru 10/23 |
read chapter 10: Database Management My Vacation Project via the Internet Begin Database Project: Microsoft Access or Corel Paradox: Your project should have at least 25 records, with at least 5 fields. For your portfolio print two sorts on your database. Suggestions: Address book, your CD library, your video collection, or some database useful at your work. complete Chapter 9 Quiz or Online Chapter 9 Practice Quizcomplete Chapter 9 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #9 |
| 9 | 10/24 thru 10/30 |
read chapter 11: Computers and Society: Security, Privacy and Ethics
Spreadsheet Project Due: My Vacation Budget On your web site provide five links to frequently used E-Commerce web sites. (I use Southwest Airlines the most, my wife Norstroms Department Stores, my son: Ebay junkie. Part 1: Actually shop for an airline ticket (my vacation project) and explore 21 day, 14, day, 7 day advance purchase. Check different airlines: Jet Blue, Southwest versus Delta, Continential, US Air, etc. Shop for a hotel and car rental. Compare lowest online prices. Part 2: Shop for a Computer, electronic items (mp3 player, dvd recorded), or something beside clothing which can be purchased in a store locally and what it would cost you to purchase online. Make certain you note the shipping charges, then compare retail, lost leader, vs online in your shopping report. Part 3: Shop for your textbooks comparing: HCC Brandon's bookstore, The off campus store, versus Amazon.com and the new cutrate online book retailer being heavily advertised. Part 4: Watch an auction on E-bay or other online auction site for an item of interest to you (You do not have to bid). Watch how the auction progresses daily, then watch it the last two hours.
complete Chapter 10 Quiz or Online Chapter 10 Practice Quiz |
| 10 | 10/31 thru 11/6 |
read chapter 13: Programming Languages and Program Development
complete Chapter 14 Quiz or Online Chapter 14
Practice Quiz |
| 11 | 11/7 thru 11/13 |
read chapter 12 Research Paper Due (MS Word):Cyber Security in Community Colleges complete Chapter 13 Quiz or Online Chapter 13 Practice Quiz |
| 12 | 11/14 thru 11/20 |
read chapter 14 and chapter 15 Complete and Submit Database Project complete Chapter 12 Quiz or Online Chapter 12 Practice Quiz |
| 13 | 11/21 thru 11/27 |
complete Chapter 14 Quiz or Online Chapter 14 Practice Quiz complete Chapter 15 Quiz or Online Chapter 15 Practice Quiz |
| 14 | 11/28 thru 12/4 |
Complete all work that you have not done by Monday 7/12 11pm..instructor must give you permission for late work on Sunday July 11 or Monday July 12 |
| 15 | 12/5 thru 12/11 |
complete in class final on 7/10 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm or possibly online Final Exam online [or Computer literacy By Pass Exam (in testing center)--Photo ID required--plus disk must be purchased]. This may be moved to online if no final class meeting is deterimined to be necessary by your instructor. Grades Submitted no Later than noon December 13 |
| End | 7/10-7/12 | End of Term |