CIS-110-BD1

Spring 2026

Week 1 Day 1

Agenda

• Introductions
• Syllabus Overview
• Expectations and Requirements
• Moodle / MindTap Setup

Introduction

• Will Aftring
• Email: williameaftring@abtech.ebu

Introductions

About Me

• Education:
  • B.S. Management Information Systems -- Boston University
  • M.S. Software Development -- Boston University
• Career:
  • Windows Developer
  • Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of E-Learning Startup
  • IT Support

Introductions

Attendence

Syllabus Overview

Class Overview

• Meeting Times
  • Tuesday and Thursday 08:30 to 10:00
  • This will be a combination of lecture and lab time
• Every week there will be:
  • Reading / Video
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Discussions
  • These will be due on Monday at 11:59PM eastern time

Syllabus Overview

Urgent

On the course site, there is the "START HERE" section.
This section MUST be completed in the next week or you will be
automatically dropped from the course.

Syllabus Overview

Grade Breakdown

• 10% MindTap training
• 20% Quizzes
• 40% Assignments
• 10% Discussions
• 20% Final Project

Syllabus Overview

Education Outcomes

1. Understand the impact of computers on society in relation to work and personal use.
2. Describe the basic components, operational capabilities, and uses of a computer system.
3. Understand and use a file management system.
4. Use a variety of software (word-processing, presentation, graphic, spreadsheet, and web browser) to render information for different purposes.
5. Use a computer to identify and solve problems.

Expectations and Requirements

Expectations

• What I will expect from you all:
  • Critically evaluate information
  • Solve problems
  • Communicate effectively
• What you can expect from me:
  • Response via email in no greater than 2 business days
  • Grades to be completed prior to the next assignment due date

Expectations and Requirements

Requirements

• A Desktop or Laptop
• Office 365
• Access to the internet

Questions?

Moodle / MindTap Setup

Reference Slides

Breakdown

Weeks 1-5

• Week 1: Class Orientation
• Week 2: The World of Technology
• Week 3: The Internet
• Week 4: Computer Hardware
• Week 5: Operating Systems & Apps

Breakdown

Weeks 6-12

• Week 6: File Management
• Week 7: Cybersecurity
• Week 8: Cloud Computing and AI
• Week 9: Word Part 1
• Week 10: Word Part 2
• Week 11: Word Part 3
• Week 12: Excel Part 1

Breakdown

Weeks 13-17

• Week 13: Excel Part 2
• Week 14: Spring break
• Week 15: PowerPoint 1
• Week 16: PowerPoint 2
• Week 17: Final Project