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CIS105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems:

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This presentation is filled with links which lead to different sections of the Open Educational Resource for the required entry level Survey of Computer Information Systems. I have been working on it, with students, since 2009, when Google Sites became available for free.

If you see a topic that interests you, there are usually several links in each slide which will lead you to relevant areas of the resource. The functionality of the links survived PDF conversion. All images and titles also function as links.

A key points of this portfolio model, is that it is modular, and easily modifiable to introduce basic competencies of relevant college programs. e.g. we spend a week on networking.

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CIS105 - Portfolio Model

Session Description:➔ CIS 105, the basic required Survey of Computer Information Systems,

1. agile modular approach enables “hooks” to other college programs

2. is optimal for learning and teaching without a textbook, and3. continuous improvement.

➔ The students’ portfolios create bodies of work, which a students are proud of, and which can be used to further enhance their academic and professional opportunities.

➔ Nanotechnology is introduced by crowdsourcing a database from students, each semester, related to nano or disruptive technology and their intended field.

➔ The latest iteration of the portfolio model resulted in significant increase in retention ~85%. July 2015 slide 2

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Session Outline:

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1. Introduction of the student centered portfolio modela. Instructor portfolio b. Student portfolios

2. Modules and competencies, Student Outcomes 3. Personalization of content - Career Development

a. Resumesb. Advisement/Degree Requirements

4. Headshots5. Strengths6. Nano and disruptive technology

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Canvas

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The faculty and student portfolios are open and on the web, if you have the link.

No contact information for students in their portfolios, for their protection. Canvas is used for confidential information, grades, etc.

Students have total ownership of their portfolio and can share with potential employers.

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Competencies

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My sections have never been and will never be the “Microsoft” course.

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Instructor portfolio

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➔ I teach 4-5 sessions of just CIS105, 80-100 students➔ Never used a book➔ Open Educational Resource➔ Administrator in a previous life,

always a mentor➔ Triage role to other programs within

division and college

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Agile System

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The portfolio model follows all the principles of Agile System Development, including countless opportunities for iteration and continuous improvement.

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Student portfolios

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Functional Resumes

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➔ Objective statement➔ Anticipated degrees➔ Experience and strengths➔ Chronology

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Headshots

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➔ Second week icebreaker➔ Covers many competencies➔ Provides professional picture for other

uses, e.g. Canvas, applications

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History of Computing

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➔ Went from 5+ to 20+ events/people covered ➔ change inspired by: Plyojump - Computer History➔ Much to cover,

students could not identify events to remove➔ Will go back to using Tiki-Toki this semester

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Gallup Strengths

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➔ Part of our college culture, started by President Shari Olson

➔ All employees and students participate➔ Most students find it accurate➔ Helps students get to know themselves,

their strengths

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Nano and disruptive technology

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➔ Search Strategies➔ Students choose aspect of future

technology related to their field➔ Crowdsourced Access database➔ All articles must be less than a year old➔ Produces a report every semester

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Operating Systems; Devices; Ecosystems; Mindmapping; The Brain; Search Strategies

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I use this assignment to cover hardware and operating system competencies. Results in 500-1000 unique links about the State of the Art.

It is another crowdsourced student compilation, using The Brain mindmapping.

All articles must be less than a month old

Will replace or supplement with hands on kits.

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Final Project Prezi

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➔ Summarizes the semester➔ Tell, Tell, Tell them what you told them➔ Students express their feeling about the class➔ Students seem to either love or hate Prezis➔ Everyone is bored out of their minds with PowerPoint

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Anticipated imminent changes: Kits

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Raspberry Pi

Nanotechnology

Any help and suggestions are welcome!