Designing Solutions Through Programming block 1 Lesson Notes - September 7 2017

Our Big Idea The function of every web application system is to accept data, process data and output information. Effective design of interdependent components results in useful function.
What are we going to learn today? Hello Class! By the end of class you will be able to say: We will look at web-based application and understand what problem it is solving. I can define command line environment I can define a graphical user interface I can describe the difference between a command line a graphical user interface I can describe what the following commands do: ls -ltr cd pwd clear I can describe a remote host I can describe a local host I can describe the difference between a local host and a remote host I can describe how to connect to the school server in Frankfurt, Germany I can use the command line terms to navigate to my web directory I can define PHP I can describe PHP I can outline the basic syntax of PHP	What is our homework?
How am I being assessed today? I will assess you formatively today, and make a professional judgement to what extent you understand our learning material. I will use observation, your written work, answers to questions, and contribution to class discussions as data to make my decisions. I normally record my observations in a "evidence of learning" spreadsheet, which I will happily share with you privately if you so wish. I usually need a day or two notice.
As a computer scientist, you have: Confidence in dealing with complexity Persistence in working with difficult problems Tolerance for ambiguity The ability to deal with open-ended problems The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution
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Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

Give a brief account.

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.