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IS 220 Databases Fundamentals

This lab introduces the students to the rules, objectives, and principles of teamwork in the Information Systems Department. The lab covers assessment, required software, contact information, and submission guidelines.

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IS 220 Databases Fundamentals

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  1. Information Systems Department IS 220 Databases Fundamentals LAB1: Introduction

  2. LAB Objectives • Understand the following: • Lab rules. • Teamwork principles. • Assessment. • Required software. • Contact Information. Information Systems Department

  3. LAB Rules Information Systems Department

  4. Respect • Talking during the lectures is not allowed. • Not allowed to take picture AT ALL. • No Food or drinks inside the lab. Information Systems Department

  5. Communication • Use Email if you want to ask any question • BUT you have to include your name, ID, and section No and should be sent from your PNU emailto get a reply • Questions are encouraged during lectures • Raising hands • Discussion/collaboration (not copying) among students are encouraged • Group study Information Systems Department

  6. Attendance • Attendance will be taken by the end of the class. If you are absent for a reason it is your responsibility to submit your sick leave by the next class. Information Systems Department

  7. Submission • Use the basic cover page in submitting all of your assignments. • Write the following information on the first page of your Homework ( name, ID number, homework#, and the section number). • Assignment must be on A4 papers. • Handwritten assignments will NOT be accepted. Information Systems Department

  8. Submission • Submissions by email will not be accepted. • No late submissions will be accepted without prior consultation with me. • - (lose 1 mark per day of delay) • Please staple together your sheets. • All assignments are weighted equally. Information Systems Department

  9. Submission • Cheating on homework/project is a serious violation of our religion and university policy, so if we caught any identical assignments both will take zero. Information Systems Department

  10. Project • Make sure you participate in all project phases ( Discussion). • Submission on the assigned due date. • - lose 1 mark per day of delay. • You can discuss the project phase and get feed back from your instructor during lab hour on the same week you submit the phase Information Systems Department

  11. During Lab time Always sit in the same seat / use the same laptop Information Systems Department

  12. Clean This is your lab please keep it clean Information Systems Department

  13. Principles of the effective teamwork Information Systems Department

  14. At First… • In this course , you will be working in a group-project. • Each group consists of 5incompatible students , works collaboratively to develop a complete , high quality project within a specific time frame. (The Goal) • Why incompatible? • Different skills • Different interests. • Different personalities. • Different opinions. • Different schedules. • Different responsibilities….etc. Information Systems Department

  15. Open discussion • To complete your project effectively , you should work with your group as a team. HOW? • What are the Common problems and fears in teamwork? and how to deal with them. Information Systems Department

  16. Principles of effective teamwork • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. • Listen Actively. • Supporting and Building on Ideas. • Involving the Entire Team. • Make a commitment to excellence for the team and with yourself. Information Systems Department

  17. 1. Communicate • Determine: • Contact information (email, mobiles…), • Meeting schedule by knowing students schedule, Exams Schedule. • For each meeting: • Write down the meeting agenda before the meeting. • Estimate meeting time. • Record the meeting summary after the meeting. Information Systems Department

  18. 2. Active listening • Pay attention to the speaker. • Looking at the speaker. • If you're unclear about something that's been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. • Reviewing and summarizing the discussion. Information Systems Department

  19. 3. Supporting and building on ideas • Support group member's ideas. • Encouraging others to express conflicting views. • Respect other opinions in the team. • Pointing out positive aspects of ideas. • Redirecting attention to ideas and information that have been discarded. Information Systems Department

  20. 3. Supporting and building on ideas “ALWAYS REMEMBER” It’s all about OUR project, OUR Ideas NOT MY project , MY Idea. Information Systems Department

  21. 4. Involving the entire team • Avoid being dominated by one or two people. • Encouraging quieter members to speak. • Giving all members equal time and attention. • Distribute workload fairly between team members according to their preferences and assign a sample role for each member. • To enhance learning, assign strong member with weak member. • Avoid disabling students, and write “Kick Out Rules”. Information Systems Department

  22. 5. Commitment Make a commitment to excellence for the team and with yourself. Information Systems Department

  23. Common teamwork problems Information Systems Department

  24. Finally , always remember When Your Team Goal Comes First When Your individual Goal Comes First Complete High Qualityon time In Complete Low Quality Information Systems Department

  25. Assessment Information Systems Department

  26. Assessment Information Systems Department

  27. Lab Plan Information Systems Department

  28. Important Note • Please be informed the due dates may change later, so always check the announcement page for any updates. Information Systems Department

  29. Required software Information Systems Department Information Systems Department

  30. software you may have for this course • Oracle 10g • Notepad++ • Visio • - The open-source (Free) Dia tool; a Microsoft Visio like tool. • Easy Entity Relationship Diagram Software from Smart draw. • Microsoft office. Information Systems Department

  31. Contact information Information Systems Department

  32. Course contact information • Email: raalsehaim@pnu.edu.sa • Office No.:1.505.01 • Make an appointment by email to see me except during consultation time Information Systems Department

  33. Course Website You will find on Blackboard : • Announcements • Lectures • Homework • Assignments and projects • Grades • You have to check the Blackboard daily Information Systems Department

  34. Information Systems Department GOOD LUCK

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