== Course Improvement Suggestions ==

::# '''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.<br />(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'''.<br><br>

::#'''AODA Accomodation'''.<br><br>'''Issue #1:'''<br><br> 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'''.<br><br>

::# '''Scripting for Lab1'''. Lab 1 could be modified to have students generate a report regarding the collection of Linux information after an install. Certainly command substitution could be taught and to reinforce redirection &gt;&gt; to add content to a filename (i.e. not over-ride). It would be interesting to expose students to the zenity command to allow a menu to give user choice of report elements to include in the generated report. Perhaps a link to a "fancy" Bash shell script to generate a web-page so students can view the contents in a nice format. This scripting element could easily be added to assignment #1.<br><br>[ [[Scripting Compatibility for Current OPS235 labs: (Week-by-week)]] ]<br><br>

== OPS235 Course Delivery Resources ==