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Creative Computing Exploration by Serita B. Scott

Join Serita B. Scott on an educational journey through the realm of creative computing. Dive into the exploration of human creativity, cognition, and technology while delving into personal experiences and interests.

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Creative Computing Exploration by Serita B. Scott

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  1. Honors 280 Creative Computing Serita B. Scott

  2. Who I am…. • BA in Elementary Education • MA in Educational Psychology, evaluated research using a main frame with punched cards, Ugh! • MA + 15: Certified in Mathematics and Supervision, first Computer Science courses • MA + 30: Mostly C++ courses

  3. Who I am…. • Teacher of elementary school for 18 years. • Teacher of Math and Computer Science at Steinert High School, Hamilton, NJ for 18 years • Teacher of various versions of BASIC for 17 of the years at Steinert • Teacher of AP Computer Science for 5 years • Assistant Professor of Computer Science at TCNJ • since the Fall 2002 semester.

  4. Who I am….outside of the academic world… • Hiking • Cross Country Ski • Biking • Camping and Hosteling • Swimming in Ocean • Nature Study • Reading and/or Listening to Audio Books • Irish Dance and Contra Dance

  5. Contact Information: • Holman Hall : 241 • Scott@tcnj.edu • On web at tcnj.edu/~scott

  6. Contact Information: • Office Hours • Mondays and Thursdays: 3:30 PM - 4:30PM • or • Make appointment for some other time.

  7. Course Information • Textbook: • Web Wizzards Guide to Dreamweaver, james G. Lengel • Learning to Program in Alice Wanda Dann, Stephen Cooper, Randy Pausch There will be numerous documents and slides on SOCS Resources.

  8. Grading: Approximate distribution: • 40% Labs: Individual and small group programming assignments along with interaction on SOCS Assessments. • 20% Self-evaluation and Peer Ratings, Class Participation (based on class discussion, collaborative group work, and attendance) • 40% One Objective Exam and Final Alice Showcase Presentation

  9. Summary • I am assuming no previous programming experience, but a background in math. • Explore the relationships between human creativity and cognition and computing. • Have a feeling of accomplishment and have fun!

  10. .Tell Me About You • This will be one of your first page or pages on your website. Label it About Me or something as easily identifiable. You will have a link to this on your home page. • Write your technology autobiography, your journey through life with computers, etc., your various experiences: excitement, frustration, confusion, joyful, etc. • Write examples of human creativity, especially your own. • Explore the meaning of human creativity, human cognition and how these are related and how they both might relate to computing. • Tell about your interests outside of these areas.

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