General Information and Rules
General Information about Dave Briccetti's programming classes at DVC College for Kids
Welcome! I am Dave Briccetti (bri-chet'-ee). Please call me Mr. B, or Mr. Briccetti. My assistant is Ethan Kuefner (keef-ner).
Class Procedures
Our one-hour class sessions typically consist of several lectures and demonstrations from me or the TAs, followed by plenty of time on the computers where you explore what you just learned.
What to Bring to Class Every Day
- A system for taking notes
- A floppy diskette or USB external drive, if you want to save your work
- Headphones, if you want to hear sounds from your computer
- A microphone, if you want to record sounds
Class Rules
- No gum, food, or drink (except water)
- Personal electronic devices (phones, audio players, computers) OK, but must not interfere with class
- Internet access to approved destinations only
- Respect each other, the teacher and teaching assistants, and the college students around you in the lab
How to Start Our Software
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen is a manilla folder icon. Click that and you will find all of our software (Scratch, Alice, Python, etc.)
Getting Help
The teacher and assistant(s) will be in the lab to help you with your questions. If you are trying to do something very complex, we may not be able to help you, as it would take too much time and we need to help other students. You may be able to get help from other students. Feel free to walk around the lab.
Helpful Links
I maintain a set of links for College for Kids.
