THE STORY

    You are a new student in the computer technology lab.  You are in a class with students that come from 7 different schools, and you have realized that each have various computer talents and experiences!  You want to succeed, BUT HOW?

            You are worried about:

• How will I fit in?
  • Will my fellow students like me?
  • Will they understand me?
  • Will they be "nice"?
• What are the rules I must follow?
  • Are they rules I can follow?
  • Do they make sense to me?
• What will we learn, and how will we learn them?
• What are the BOCES rules?
• What about getting here?
• What about lunch?
• What about when I'm tired?
• What about my pet hamster? (just checking to see if your awake)

    You decide to start things off right, without delay. 

THE ASSIGNMENT (If you are having problems getting to the CTWEB page see resources below or ask your instructor for help)

Open MS Word and copy the questions below into Word. Answer each question, put your name at the top of the document, print it and turn it in.

1. Under BOCES Rules, read the general AUP.   In your own words explain how the AUP affect you.
2. Under BOCES Rules, what are the Consequences for:
           Installing unauthorized software
           Lecture interruptions or delays
           "PLAYING" with the back of PCs', or components.
           Roaming on breaks
           Stay seated until dismissed
3. Under LAB SAFETY: 
           Why do think there is a rule about "horseplay"?
           Why is there a rule about NOT wearing headphone when entering the building?
           Why is there a rule about "low music" or "no music" in the lab?
           Why is there a rule about being polite?
4. Under the Daily Check list: Why is it important to make sure your area is clean BEFORE & AFTER you sit down to work?
5. Why are games not allowed?
6. What is the difference between: lecture Notes & Manuals (your notebook).
7. What can you do in the lecture room to help your understanding of the topic? 
8. What can you do in the LAB to help your understanding of the topic?
9. What can you use to be better prepare in the lab and lecture room?
10. If you have not already reviewed the "How to succeed in this class" presentation with Mr. D. please do so now.
    In one or two paragraphs, please write down how you would like your fellow students to treat you.  In you paragraphs answer some of the following:
            Do you like to tease, do you like to be teased?
            Are you soft spoken or do you SPEAK -OUT!
            Are you shy?

RESOURCES

    The CTWEB (http://www.onboces.org/ctweb)   Navigate to the curriculum page and then to the Policies,  Computer ethics, Resumes & More