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CSCE 314

Prof. L has been teaching for over 15 years with a focus on active learning and class participation. His structured and organized approach keeps students engaged and facilitates effective learning. He uses a flipped class format, providing videos and notes for pre-class preparation, and focuses on group exercises and discussions during class time. Prof. L encourages active participation and provides prompt grading and feedback to help students succeed.

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CSCE 314

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  1. CSCE 314 Prof. Lupoli

  2. Introduction • “Prof. L” • Lou – poll – e (it’s Italian) • Proper email • slupoli@cse.tamu.edu • Teaching for 15+ years • Not a perfectionist, but nearly OCD • Very organized, not happy when not • Not perfect • Can be sarcastic (working on it) • Can be considered “abrasive” • But I’m being straight with you!! (not trying to be mean or rude)

  3. How I run class • Sense of Humor • Gonna need it • Will have group exercises during “lecture” • Active learning • Will ask you to come to the board

  4. My Pet Peeves • Student that is lost, but doesn’t tell me • Student that asks (begs) to turn something in late • Showing up late • First 15 minutes is usually the most important • I know there might be circumstances • It’s the repeat offenders that bother me • Hurts your team if doing flipped • Finds something wrong/needed editing, but doesn’t tell me until the end • Excuses

  5. Participation • Be active in class • Come to board • Raise your hand • Answer questions • volunteer

  6. Class Preparation • Everything is already prepared for you in Blackboard • Notes/Videos • Word Doc/YouTube • Let me know if something needs to be fixed/improved • Schedule • Syllabus (cover later) • Where can I find help?

  7. Assignments • Exams • Usually tell you what’s on it!! • (I don’t like surprised either, unless good) • Used to determine what areas we can improve • Flipped Lab • Cover more later • Help achieve class objectives, enforce new material • Projects • Help achieve class objectives, enforce new material

  8. Grading • Let’s look at the syllabus • On Blackboard too • Consistency • Every week (almost), expect the same setup • Lecture, then watch some videos, then Flipped (graded) • Grades returned quickly (usually a week) • Exams • (already covered)

  9. Learning Environment • Welcoming, Intense, but Active as possible • What I strive for, but not always accomplish • Keeps you wake and interested • Exercises during a lecture • On laptop • On paper • 10 – 15 minutes

  10. Why I love this class • Basics and New stuff!!! • Theory you learn • Syntax/Semantics • New Stuff you learn • Scheme and Java • At the end, you really appreciate how easy it is for us now, compared to those who starting in computing 40 years ago!!

  11. Book, PPTs, and my Notes • The book and PPTs do not match!! • Weird • The PPTs are more in a logical sequence (breakdown) • But book is more details and better examples • My notes are both, plus my own thoughts, plus some research

  12. Homework • There really is none but…. • Review notes and videos for the Flipped Class • Flipped class is basically your homework! • Be prepared!!

  13. Flipping (What is it?) • In class time is replaced with a graded lab with exercises • “Lectures” are broken up into smaller “videos” that contain graphics, demonstrations, etc… • You watch the videos on your own time • before class that is

  14. What Flipping is not • It is not • a replacement for me! • I am still your main resource • you are more than welcome to see me if anything comes up • the course watered down • matter of fact, I get MORE in since I edit how much I talk!! • easy for me to do! • I personally created and continue to add the videos

  15. Why are we using Flipping? • For me • can focus on those who need help or just don’t understand • If I get common questions I answer them immediately, but also go over it in class • For you • Many (but not all) learn just as much • View videos on your own time (there is a time span) • still have the same support (Instructor/TA) • graphics and “lecturers” are much cleaner and faster than in class, getting to the point

  16. What happens during Flipping • OUT OF CLASS (HOMEWORK) • You review details and short videos of the SAME material you have in class • My notes are still there!! • IN-CLASS • Have a group “lab” or exercise on what you learned • Ask any questions you have • I’m walking around helping instead of teaching to those that already know it

  17. Advantages to Flipped Classes • SOME of you will get the same learning as if I lectured to you • You view the videos on your OWN time • Videos are short (5 minutes max) for your short attention span • Videos have examples • Videos use graphics and are smoother than what I can do in the classroom • YOU CAN STILL ASK QUESTIONS!!!

  18. After a Flipped Class • PLEASE give me your feedback • This only helps you and everyone else • Even if you think it’s stupid • Will take a survey • Tell me if I missed something, or something SHOULD be there!!

  19. How do I know when we have a FLIPPED topic? • look at BB Calendar

  20. Laptops in Class • I am for, but to an extent • Will ask you to close at times • But also will ask you to use at times as well • Exercises • Tests • Communication • In-Class labs

  21. Dispelling some rumors • Class is easy • Added much more work • Work is more tedious • Like Scheme!! Just wait!! • Class is boring • Adding active Learning exercises • More exercises • More projects • One you get to pick your own!!

  22. Common Accolades about the class • Group work help me better understand material • Class was not boring

  23. Teams • You will be placed into teams of 2 • Will pick a letter from the cup • Join up after selection • This will be your group for a while • Adjustments are only made in extreme circumstances

  24. Responsiveness • Do not contact me through BB • Please use my slupoli@cse.tamu.edu email • Yes, there is another account, that is used for spam • Usually answer within 24 hours • Except weekend • Questions in class • Absolutely!! • There many be times that I will say, let's talk after class • Don’t take offense, may need a lot of time to explain, can show you a better example, etc…

  25. Availability • In class • questions, or strolling around during flipped labs • Email (covered) • Office hours • Outside of office hours • Fine, let’s set something up • Zachary (and the University) have some great resources for us to meet!

  26. Grading

  27. Questions? • If not, we’re getting to work!!

  28. Those you want a letter of recommendation • I get 50+ requests each year • I do not grant all • Those that: • Participate in class • Answer questions • Come to the board to solve problems • Etc… • Are proactive • see me or the TA • Show for class (not matter an A or not)

  29. Making this class work for you • Learning PHP • (instead of Python) • Then you get to pick for Project 2!! • Group project • Anything you can add to your resume

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