OPS235 Short-Term

1. Linux Commands. Try to bridge the gap of Linux commands throughout the OPS235 / OPS335 / OPS435 / OPS535 stream. Recommended for Winter 2015 semester to allow students to add previous reference sheets and/or lab log-books to existing material.
   (For example, allow ULI101 reference sheet to be added to OPS235 lab logbook, OPS335 contains OPS235 lab logbook notes plus ULI101 reference sheet, etc). Would it be worthwhile to print empty ULI101 reference sheet with already created section headers so they can place commands in required area (students associate the type of tool to refer to get the job done). Action taken: Murray Saul notified Mark Fernandes of idea, Mark had a discussion with some of ULI101 faculty. The decision to not have reference sheets for ULI101 course was due to prevention of students cheating if answers to final exam obtained. Suggestion was made that a template Linux command reference sheet will be made to help students study prior to ULI101 final exam, and this standardized sheet can be added to the OPS235 lab log-book. Any prospects of a carry-over sheet from ULI101 aside, it may be of use to start the semester off with a brief quiz on commonly used commands from ULI101 that get used in OPS235 (ex. cp, mv, pwd, ls, cd etc.) I have found that students often struggle with the basics at the beginning of the semester. Perhaps we could integrate these basics with some basic bash scripting quiz questions, things that might help with the first few labs. This could go hand in hand with Murray's long-term suggestion of integrating some bash scripting into the first lab.
   
   
2. YUM Command for Local Installs. The rpm command in lab3 relating to local installs appears to be deprecated (favoring yum local install). OPS235 team to meet to discuss implementation (Status: WIP).
   
   
3. Online Collaboration (OPS235 Instructor Resource). There is a considerable amount of work to do to ensure items are updated for OPS235 prior to semester startup. I think it would be a good idea to have a check-list for all items such as: Covering off with OPS335 for version of CENTOS to use, update lab-book semester info, update instructors and photos, testing and update links for media install, update weekly dates for notes, update professor names and sections in both main WIKI and Weekly Schedule, submit Weekly schedule to Dianna, etc.
   
   
   • OPS235 Instructor's Guide: [ OPS235 Instructor's Guide ] (Currently Under Development)
   • Sample OPS235 Semester Startup Checklist using GoogleDocs Forms: [ OPS235 Semester Startup Checklist ]
   • View Status of OPS235 Semester Startup Checklist: [ OPS235 Semester Startup Status ]
   
   
   
4. AODA Accomodation.
   
   Issue #1:
   
   It is recommended to make available for each lab or classroom a method to safely keep a door open while class is in session without propping the door open with a chair - If door is not opened, door is locked which can be a distraction for professors when delivering course material. It has been noted there is no consistency in the TEL building wrt many of the labs: Some have door stops, many do not. If door stops are not somehow attached to lab, they go missing or are used for other labs. If door is opened with propping chair, can be unsafe for students with special needs (for example blind students) and problems in the event of an emergency (for example: fire). Also, it has been noted challenges in providing Linux drivers to communicate with devices for individuals with special needs. These issues when solved should be shared in a central repository with support and suggestions to allow better access through a student's duration and with different instructors, staff.
   
   

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