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1 GOALS
2 Problems with the Traditional Learning Methods Applied to Learning About Computers
3 Characteristics of Skilled Computer Users
4 Organized Problem-solving Strategy
5 The Stair Steps

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CSCI N241 Web Design: The STAIR Steps to Solving Problems
1. GOALS
  • Learn general problem-solving strategy that can be applied to problems.
  • Learn basic keyboard and mouse usage skills.
  • Learn to identify key problem-solving tools in modern software applications.
  • Apply problem solving strategies by learning how to play unfamiliar computer games.



































CSCI N241 Web Design: The STAIR Steps to Solving Problems
2. Problems with the Traditional Learning Methods Applied to Learning About Computers
  • The universality of computers.
  • The pace of changing technology.
  • The variety of programs available in any one category.



































CSCI N241 Web Design: The STAIR Steps to Solving Problems
3. Characteristics of Skilled Computer Users
  • Generally not super-intelligent.
  • Do not spend their whole life with computers.
  • Strong general knowledge about how computers work and what they can do.
  • Little fear of technology.



































CSCI N241 Web Design: The STAIR Steps to Solving Problems
4. Organized Problem-solving Strategy
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CSCI N241 Web Design: The STAIR Steps to Solving Problems
5. The Stair Steps
  • S TATE the problem in ENGLISH
  • T OOLS for the job
  • A LGORITHM development
  • I MPLEMENTATION of the algorithm
  • R EFINEMENT



































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GOALS

Problems with the Traditional Learning Methods Applied to Learning About Computers

Characteristics of Skilled Computer Users

Organized Problem-solving Strategy

The Stair Steps