Introduction

Tom Kelliher, CS 102

Sept. 5, 1997

Assignment

Write an essay comparing the relative pace of advancement of society and technology, considering how they inter-relate.

Introduction

1. Answering machines, caller-id, cell phones, pagers, e-mail, the Web, spam, voice mail, flames, discount cards. Where are we going?

2. The changing face of computer literacy:
   1. 15 years ago: programming.

   2. 5 years ago: personal productivity software.

   3. Today: cyber-fluency.

3. What can you already do?

4. What do you want out of this course?

Tell Me about Yourself

1. What do I need to know about you?

2. What do you find interesting?

3. What do you fear?

4. Why are you here?

5. Do you have any questions you'd like me to address?