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Tina Ostrander
 CS/CIS Department
Highline Community College

 Address: MS 29-3
P.O. Box 98000
Des Moines, WA  98198-9800
Office: Bldg 29, Room 336
Phone:  206-878-3710
ext. 6040
Email: tostrand@highline.edu

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Fall 2009 Schedule

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
9:00-9:50          
10:30-11:30 Office Hrs
29-334		 Office Hrs
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29-334		 Office Hrs
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11:30-1:10  
1:20-2:10 CSCI 116
30-301		 CSCI 143
30-301		 CSCI 116
30-301		 CSCI 143
30-301		 CSCI 116
30-301
2:20-3:10 CSCI 143
30-301

 

Welcome to my Web site! I have been an instructor at Highline Community College since 1996. The courses I teach include computer programming -- including Web programming (CSci 115, 116, 215, 216, 142, 143, 242), systems analysis and database design (CIS 180, 218, 220, 230), Intro Unix (CIS 215), Survey of Computing (CSci 100) and Microsoft Office (CSci 105). I also advise CS/CIS Cooperative Education students and manage the Science Scholars Program.

My background prior to Highline includes MIS and technical support, database design and implementation, writing and editing, and desktop publishing. I have a BA from the University of Washington in Cognitive Science (an interdisciplinary degree consisting of Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics and Philosophy), an MA in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and an MS in Computer Information Technology from Regis University.

I am here to help facilitate your learning process, and to help prepare you for either a four-year university or for the workplace. I am committed to helping you succeed!

My philosophy of teaching includes:

1. Treating all students, regardless of background or ability, with dignity and respect, and expecting the same in return.

2. Holding students to high academic and ethical standards, and helping equip students to meet those standards.

3. Innovation in teaching methods, including the use of a wide variety of teaching methods, in order to effectively communicate to students with different learning styles.

4. A project-oriented approach to teaching that encourages critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills, as well as teamwork and communication.

5. Openness and receptivity to feedback and constructive criticism, both from students and faculty, as a means of continually improving my teaching effectiveness.

6. Commitment to continued learning and curriculum development in order to remain on the cutting edge in the rapidly changing world of technology.

Please e-mail me if you have any comments, questions or suggestions.

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Last updated 30 July 2009