Post your videos!

[jwplayer mediaid="613"]

 

Make sure you post your videos before midnight on Saturday, December 10th!

Post your Scratch Files to the Scratch Website

Today, you'll be sharing your game creations with the rest of the world!

 

First, you'll need to go to http://scratch.mit.edu/ and register for an account.

 

Then, within the Scratch program, choose 'Share' and then 'Share This Project Online'.

 

After that, you'll send me the link to your game and you're done!!

Evaluation Rubric

Make sure you have your entire pdf embedded on your blog by the end of the first class next week!

 

Here's the evaluation rubric:

 

4 Topics to Study

Find some articles on the following topics and analyze them with the ITGS triangle. Try to use as many words from the Vocabulary List as you can!

 

Bank Fraud/Security/Authentication/Online Finance/ATMs

Multimedia in the news and in the classroom

Weather sensors, simulations

Robots in the military and medicine

Photoshop Tutorial

http://mashable.com/2010/08/12/12-beginner-tutorials-for-getting-started-with-photoshop/

Great website for Photoshop Tutorials (and MANY other programs, too!).

 

Also, check out http://pixlr.com/editor/ for another VERY powerful image editor (and it's free!).

Games!

We're getting close to the end of the Semester, folks. This means we need to be aware of the deadlines that are coming up.

 

Games should be ready for kids to play them on December 8th (next Thursday).

All Evaluations should be done and your ENTIRE PDF should be up on your blog by Monday, December 12th!!

You must post your ENTIRE pdf on your blog (using Issuu). See this post for the instructions on using issue if you forget.

Time to think about Time

 

Okay, this is not exactly ITGS-related, but I thought you'd be interested in this article. Have a read:

 

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2011/09/01/ten-things-everyone-should-know-about-time/

 

Also, take a look at this link for an interesting article on Robot Prison Guards!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15893772

 

Logo Timeline

Okay, here is the updated timeline for your Logo Projects.

Creation due next Monday (December 5) [December 6 for 9.2]

Evaluation due the following Monday (December 12th) [December 13 for 9.2[

 

You must post your ENTIRE pdf on your blog (using Issuu). See this post for the instructions on using issue if you forget.

Acronym Test on Monday!

You will be tested on MAGNEZ on Monday!

 

Find the full list here.

Legacy

Check out Mr Gavin's Personal Blog for an interesting post.

Please post a quick comment on his page and then create a post of your own with your thoughts on the subject.

 

Also, if you're feeling bored, head over to my blog and have a read.

ITGS Article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15834476

 

What the heck is the 'DarkNet' anyway? What sort of connections can you make to the ITGS Triangle with this article? Post some ideas on your blog.

 

Also, today we'll be reviewing the Exam Answers, so make sure you have read your copy.

 

Scratch Forum

Hey folks, a lot of you have some very excellent questions about how to do certain things in Scratch.



I'd like you to check around on this website in order to get the answers to what you need. Sometimes it take a little bit of searching on a forum, but it's an important skill to develop.

ITGS Triangle

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15772240

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15791236

Choose either of the above articles (or find your own) and analyze it with the Triangle.

2.1. Business and Employment  Yohanes
2.2. Education and Training Nahyeon
2.3. Science/Environment Darian
2.4. Health George
2.5. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure Yohan
2.6. Politics/Government Nadia

 

Also, take a moment to review Exam Answers. We'll do some peer marking next class.

Logos (continued)

 

There's a new option added to the Logo Project: Intramural Logos!

Mr David needs logos for the following animals: Komodo Dragon, Orangutan, Shark, Tiger, Manta Ray

Original Resolution size: Approximately A4 (this will allow for a range of increased and decreased size)

Colour: 4 colour maximum

 

Do some research on the animals themselves and also try to find some sports team logos as examples.

 

Logo Games!

(taken from: http://www.truekolor.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/olympic.png)

Test your knowledge of the world's most famous logos by clicking on these two links:

Link 1

Link 2

 

A lot of these logos are definitely 'American', so don't be too discouraged if there are some you don't get. I think you'll actually be surprised how many you DO get!

Making a Game

(taken from: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRqu4Aj6U5POziWTg2os0Ao-Ppss-tcCdJTVhR8mg0cnkUbxsJ1vU_K-7OxCp36zZP2BCxvUKysLtLVcx5wSl-o07_yehaitcUalKkRFoMX0h0ikfdodykcBxuX9buMS1pQfVutUV0-DN/s1600/tetris.gif)

Hey 7s!!

The next project is to make a game that LS kids would find both educational and entertaining. Make sure you've had a chance to answer the post below to get you thinking about games. Over the weekend, I'd like you to complete your Investigation phase. For this, you'll need:

- Design brief

- Specifications

- Some research on how games are made

- an interview of a friend or a LS student asking them what sort of things they look for in a game

- Work Cited

 

Please see the Unit Brief here.

What's your favorite game? Why?

(taken from: http://gamespics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/super-mario-bros.jpg)

 

The next project we'll be working on in is 'Making a Game'. Check out the Brief here.

 

Before we get to the actual project, I'd like to hear from you about what makes a game enjoyable? We all like to play different kinds of games, like RPGs, FPS, Puzzle-games, RTS, Sports. What's your favorite kind of game? Post it on your blog (and give me some pictures, too).

 

Secondly, I want you to do some research about the good and the bad things about games and gaming. We know that there are some people who say games are completely evil and should never be used. There are also some people who say games can actually be a useful tool for education and even science (remember FoldIt?!). Find me two articles related to gaming: one that says gaming is good, one that says gaming is bad. Tell me which one you agree with and why (post the links on your blog).

 

Finally, before I see you on Thursday, make sure you have gone to this website and downloaded Scratch 1.4 for Mac. (It's about 35MB, so do it from home.) Feel free to play around with it if you have time. We'll be learning how to use it in class on Thursday.

 

For your INVESTIGATION STAGE, you'll need the following:

- Design brief

- Specifications

- Some research on how games are made

- an interview of a friend or a LS student asking them what sort of things they look for in a game

- Work Cited

Please embed it just the Investigation on your blog now.

Animate!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sQgY_UCiH58ywm42yJGDdq7PP28zDU8FvwBGbJGR3FE/edit

We all loved (or STILL love) cartoons and other forms of animation. Check out the following movies for some great examples of what's possible with a bit of clay, a camera, and a LOT of patience.



 



You can choose to work alone or with one partner for this assignment.

The work will go as follows:
Week 1: Investigation

- Design brief

- Specifications

- Some research on how animations are made

- an interview of a friend or a LS student asking them what sort of things they look for in animation

- Work Cited
Week 2: Design and Plan
Week 3-4: Create
Week 5: Evaluate

You must come up with two separate storyboards and then justify your choice during the Design stage. Make sure to take plenty of pictures and screenshots during the Create stage to show your evidence of creation.

We'll try to show the completed products to some LS kids in the last week of school before Christmas.

For the interview process, try to find a LS student and ask them what sorts of things they'd like to see in an animated film.

Logos

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XfFPiF_oq28UcN2WIDKqZ8DG7u-UVoIx7VHzCxwNbmE/edit

 





 

How important are the logos of a company?

Of course we all recognize these logos. Take a look at this webpage to see some of the more famous logos of all time.

Your second project for IT is to design a new set of logos for 2 out of the following 3 separate topics:

 

- the Design Cycle (5 logos)

- the Areas of Interaction (5 logos)

- The IB Learner Profile (10 logos) You MUST do this one.

 

For example, you could design logos for the IB Learner Profile and the Areas of Interaction or the IB Learner Profile and the Design Cycle. Then, during the Design stage, you will justify which one you have decided to choose to Create.

Week 1: Investigation

Week 2: Design and Plan

Week 3 and 4: Create

Week 5: Evaluate

 

At the end, we will try to find the best logos and they will become the official Logos for SWA and will be posted all around the school!

 

ADDITION!



 

There's a new option added to the Logo Project: Intramural Logos!

Mr David needs logos for the following animals: Komodo Dragon, Orangutan, Shark, Tiger, Manta Ray

Original Resolution size: Approximately A4 (this will allow for a range of increased and decreased size)

Colour: 4 colour maximum

 

Do some research on the animals themselves and also try to find some sports team logos as examples.

 

Presentation Grid

Here's the way you'll be marked on the presentations today.

How to Embed a PDF on your Blog

1) You need to be logged into your Issuu.com account.



2) Click on 'Upload'.



 

 

 

 

 

 

3) Browse for your PDF and fill out Title, Description, Keywords, and Document Type.

4) Click on Upload File at the bottom.

5) After it's uploaded, you will be brought to your Library as your file is converting. After conversion, Open your document.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6) After opening, choose the option to 'Get Embed Code' under the file. (Looks like this: <>)



 

 

 

 

 

 

7) Copy the code. (Command-C)



 

 

 

 

 

8 ) Create a New Post in your Blog (title it 'Yourname's Presentation' ie. Brian's Presentation), and click the HTML button.



 

 

 

 

9 ) Paste the code (Command-V), choose your categories and tags, and then hit publish!

Issuu

Hey folks, today you'll be setting up an account at issuu.com

 

The idea is that you'll be posting your PDF presentations to your blogs so they look something like this:

 

Open publication - Free publishing - More descriptions

 

Or like this (thanks Monica!):

 

Open publication - Free publishing - More band promotion

 

Pretty cool, hey?

Make sure you have an account before you leave class today and that you post your PDFs on your blog over the weekend.

Influential People Presentations

(taken from: http://tech100.t3.com/1/Steve-Jobs.html)

Choose one of the following influential people and prepare a presentation for the rest of the class on Thursday and Friday (can be Keynote, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc). Two students cannot cover the same person, so let me know who you're presenting ASAP! As a rough guideline, your presentations should be about 10 minutes long.

1. Sergey Brin and Larry Page – Google


2. Evan Williams – Twitter NADIA


3. Daniel Ek – Spotify


4. Stephen Fry – Celebrity (Twitter)


5. Sir Howard Stringer – Sony


6. Richard Branson - Virgin Airlines


7. Yong Nam – LG NAHYEON


8. Gottfrid Svartholm and Fredrik Neij - Bit Torrent/The Pirate Bay


9. Bill Gates - Microsoft DARIAN


10. Mark Zuckerberg – Facebook GEORGE


11. Steve Ballmer – Microsoft


12. James Cameron - Director (Avatar, Titanic, Terminator, etc)


13. Sam Houser - Rockstar Games YOHAN


14. Radiohead - Music Distribution


15. Satoru Iwata - Nintendo YOHANES

Focus your research with the following questions:

1) Brief background (how they started).

2) What did they do to develop technology?

3) What impact has it had on society?

4) Who else has made a similar impact?

5) Are there any controversies connected with your subject? As in, has your person been criticized by any groups for what they have done during their life?

Also, find an article about your subject (or their specific company) and lead the class in an analysis using the ITGS Triangle.

Investigate, Design, Plan Keynotes Due

Hello grade 7, 8, 9s!

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR SOURCES LISTED AT THE END OF YOUR INVESTIGATION STAGE!!!!

Look at this document to learn how to do it properly: How_To_Cite_A_Site

(Sorry for the all capital letters, but this is VERY IMPORTANT!) If you do not have a Sources Cited slide at the end of your Investigate Stage, you cannot get anything higher than a 1.

After that, please submit your Investigate, Design, and Plan slides as soon as possible. If you need to, copy your slides into a new Keynote and email it to me at brian_duffy@swa-jkt.com. Or you can just email everything you have so far.

I will send out emails to the classes I don't see today.

ITGS Triangle

Today, we'll go back to the ITGS Triangle rotation. Find an article related to your topic and connect it to the other strands. Pay special attention to incorporating IT terms into your post.

2.1. Business and Employment  Nahyeon
2.2. Education and Training Darian
2.3. Science/Environment George
2.4. Health Yohan
2.5. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure Nadia
2.6. Politics/Government Yohanes

Future of Cellphones?

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/30-futuristic-phones-we-wish-were-real/

Networks explained

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-network-topologies.html
There are several types of networks that each have their own specific functions. Take a moment to get familiar with each of these different topologies and prepare yourself for a test on Wednesday.

Topics to be covered:

Input/Output

IT Acronyms

Types of data storage (hard drives, etc)

Analog-Digital Conversion

Networks

Operating Systems

Spreadsheets

ITGS Test October 26

Please be prepared for a written test on October 26th. We will cover the following topics:

Input-output systems

Sensors

Spreadsheets

Operating Systems

Databases

 

Spend a little bit of time over the break completing the worksheet from Monday's class, and review what we have discussed regarding the first two topics.

Have a fantastic break!

Mr. B

Work over the break

Hi kids,

I hope you have an excellent October Break; you have definitely earned it!

Please make sure you have SEVEN reflection posts done by the time you come back to school on October 24th. We'll then have one more week to complete the Creation stage (giving you a total of TEN reflection posts needed to be considered for full marks).

See you in a while!

Mr. B

ITGS Software Practice Test

Every year, the ITGS exam will cover a number of different topics and we often don't know what they are until we actually see the test. However, they always have a section on Software, and here is a good introduction what the kinds of questions you will be asked.

Download the following PDF and find the answers to all questions. You have today and Wednesday to complete the worksheet. We'll go over the test on Thursday, and then you'll be tested on it Friday.

Software

ITGS Triangle

Today, we'll go back to the ITGS Triangle rotation. Find an article related to your topic and connect it to the other strands. Pay special attention to incorporating IT terms into your post.

2.1. Business and Employment Darian
2.2. Education and Training George
2.3. Science/Environment Yohan
2.4. Health Nadia
2.5. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure Yohanes
2.6. Politics/Government Nahyeon

Remember to post your journals!

Remember to make a post on your blog EVERY DAY while you're creating your product!

Click here for a great example from Elaine in 7.2.

Also, make sure you're putting your posts into a Word document (or directly in your Keynote), so you can hand them to me in one form.

Sensory Overload!

Computers might not have emotions, but can they measure them? http://itgsonline.com/?p=134 Read the article linked.

There are many types of sensors. They are used to measure and/or detect a huge variety of conditions including: temperature, pressure, level, humidity, speed, motion, distance, light or the presence/absence of an object and many other types. There are many versions of each type which may use a different sensing principle or may be designed to operate within different ranges.

What are the five senses?

How many technological devices can you think of that measure these senses? When might they be used? Why would we used them rather than our own bodies? What are some things that machines can measure that we can't?

What about a Sixth Sense?

Take a look at this link for a picture of what the future of mobile phone sensors might hold. Analyze it with the ITGS Triangle and post it on your blog.

Quick Quiz

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=itgs-abbreviations-quiz-1630#

Printers, printers, printers!

Today, you're going to do some research on the three types of printers: Dot Matrix, Inkjet, and Laser.

 

(Taken From http://obsoleteblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dot_matrix_obsoleteblog.jpg)

(Taken from http://www.epagini.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Canon_S520_ink_jet_printer.jpg)

(Taken from http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4WuHCBVDWIENVgoHWBtJk_spnWcHKObfyFAhHViHWGl0RnIXrow&t=1)

 

Please create a table in Excel listing the major characteristics, the pros and cons of each, and 3-5 examples of the best place each should be used. When you're done the table, take a screenshot and post it to your blog.

Example:



Acronyms from Monday:

OCR - Optical Character Recognition

MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

OMR - Optical Mark Recognition

EPOS - Electronic Point of Sale

EFTPOS - Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale

ATM - Automated Teller Machine

 

How is cooking a pizza the same as a computer?

Think about what you have to do (or your maid has to do) when it comes time to prepare a meal. Let's assume you already have all the ingredients for a pizza. What are the steps required to turn those ingredients into a mouthwatering, delicious meal?

Think of it in these terms:

data > input > processing > output

What is the 'data'? What do we use to 'input'? How is it 'processed' and what is the final 'output'?

Then try to relate it to this drawing:



How is creating a pizza similar to what you see in the diagram? What are all the types of Input Devices and Output devices you can think of? Post them on your blog. Ie:

Input Devices: mouse, keyboard,...


Output Devices: monitor, speakers,...

Go HERE for some ideas, but there are many many more.

 

Finally, your homework is to research the following acronyms and be prepared to explain what their meaning is for Wednesday:

OCR
MICR
OMR
EPOS
EFTPOS
ATM

Creation Stage

Okay, today we formally begin the Creation Stage of the project.

It's extremely important that you keep a log or journal of the entire process, as this is a major portion of your final mark.

Take a look at an excellent example of this here: LOG EXEMPLAR.

The main difference is that you will have a document of your Journal AND you will be posting it on your blog every class.

Be sure to take many screenshots or actual photos of your Creation Stage and write down any thoughts or questions you have as you are creating! Click HERE for instructions for taking screenshots.

Can Videogames Cure AIDS?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14986013

 

Click here to download the game the used! (You'll need to register, but it only takes a second.)

ITGS

Today you get to choose whichever articles you want to write about. Click the following link and read the articles from BBC and the Sydney Herald. Choose two articles and post about them on your page (remember to follow the ITGS Triangle):

http://www.ruthtrumpold.id.au/itgswiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.HomePage

For those of you missing class tomorrow (this is your homework for Friday).

ITGS Triangle

Find current articles online to relate to the Triangle.

2.1. Business and Employment Yohanes
2.2. Education and Training Yohan
2.3. Science/Environment Nadia
2.4. Health George
2.5. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure Nahyeon
2.6. Politics/Government Darian

 

Also, be prepared for the Data Protection Act debate (coming soon!).

Planning Stage

Use the following checklist for the Planning Stage:

- I have included a time line with Gantt chart ( Gantt chart should show planning and scheduling tasks over time )

- I have included a step by step plan ( How the project will be carried out )

- I have included evidence for my planning about material/tools and resources usage.

- I have critically evaluated my time plan. I have tried to answer the following questions:

- Was the plan was detailed enough and why?
- Could it be followed by someone else ?
- Have I used all the resources available to me?


I have justified any modifications that seem necessary at this stage to my original design.

The Dangers of Social Networking

http://www.switched.com/2009/02/27/teen-calls-job-boring-on-facebook-gets-fired/

http://itgsonline.com/?p=979

Read both articles above. Notice how the second writer links information from the first article to the ITGS Triangle. Use this as a technique going forward.

You next task is to find your own article about Social Networking and create another link to the ITGS Triangle. You can use Twitter, Facebook, QZone, or any of the other websites we examined yesterday. Try to find an article about how Social Networking can have a negative effect on the lives of its users.

Remember, we've already talked about Facebook in a general way, now I need you to find a specific incident and link it to the Triangle.

Post it on your blog.

Social Networking

http://lithosphere.lithium.com/t5/Building-Community-the-Platform/Community-vs-Social-Network/ba-p/5283

Click on the above link and read the article about Social Networks vs Community.

Afterward, write down as many forms of social networks as you can (many are listed in the article, but there are so many more you can think of). After that, do a compare and contrast between the different forms ("this one is mainly for ______, but this one is designed to ______, etc").

Finally, relate both Facebook and Twitter to the ITGS Triangle and post about it on your blog (remember, you need to relate it to all three strands, and as many topics within the strands as you can).

You are all criminals! (Or are you?)

Alright folks, today we're starting an new interesting roleplay. You will take the position of the Defense in a criminal trial. Mr. Gavin's ITGS class will play the prosecution. Our first step is to read this article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14760650

Your job is to take on the role of the people who have been arrested in the article. You will need to defend yourself against Mr Gavin's kids as they try to make sure you are thrown in jail! To get your brain working in legal-mode, answer the following questions (post them on your blog):

1. What are the 8 Principles of the Data Protection Act?


2. Who is the Information Commissioner and what does he do?


3. What does the Data Controller do?


4. Who are the Data Subjects?


5. What are Exemptions (and who gets them)?


6. Are there different Data Laws in different countries? Do you think this is fair?

After answering the questions, please just think about the following statement:

"One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter"

To what extent is this a true statement?

We will have the trial on Wednesday, September 14th, so make sure you're prepared to defend yourself!

ITGS Triangle

Hi folks, I hope you had an excellent Idul Fitri break!

Today we're going to take a closer look at the ITGS Triangle:During the exams for ITGS, you'll be required to show how a real-life situation relates to the topics that are covered on our syllabus. Today, we'll use the new articles that you find to practice.

2.1. Business and Employment Yohanes
2.2. Education and Training Nadia
2.3. Science/Environment George 
2.4. Health Nahyeon
2.5. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure Darian
2.6. Politics/Government Yohan

After you have found your article, use the ITGS Triangle Template 2012 - 2 sides template to practice.

Let's try to finally establish some sort of routine; I know it's been difficult with all the breaks in the first month, but now we have a chance to get into a groove.

Welcome Back!

Hi folks, I hope you had an excellent Idul Fitri break!

We're going to continue on with the Design Stage of the Cycle today, so make sure you have all six of your designs done by Wednesday morning, and then we'll go over how to evaluate them. Remember to look at the Links on the sidebar and the example on your class page for ideas.

For the next few classes, you'll be working on your Designs. Remember that you need the following to be included in your six designs:

- 2 Websites

- 2 Newsletters/Print media

- 2 Video/Broadcast Storyboards (find the Storyboard template here)

Let's try to finally establish some sort of routine; I know it's been difficult with all the breaks in the first month, but now we have a chance to get into a groove.

ITGS Sample Exam Question

Below, you will find an example of what to expect on the the Essay Questions in ITGS. Please answer the following question on your blog.

SWA News

Grade 7s, today we begin the SWA News unit. Make sure you look through the documents on the IT 7 page (at the top of my blog) to see the examples and how you'll be assessed. Also, check out the 'Design Cycle Explained' link in the sidebar for step-by-step instructions on how to get through each stage.

News can be delivered in a number of different ways. Can you think of three different methods for delivering the news? Check out a few very popular news websites to see how they are different.

http://www.bbc.com/

http://www.foxnews.com/

http://www.bangkokpost.com/

Remember, the internet is only one way to deliver the news; don't limit yourself!

ITGS August 22

Today, your task is to find a news article that relates to one of the Areas of Impact that are outlined in Section 3 of the ITGS syllabus. The idea is to find real-life, current situations that show how the world is constantly being affected by IT. You will need to post the article on your blog and ask two questions (designed to start discussions with your classmates). Finally, you must go to two other blogs and answer the questions that have been asked there.

3. Areas of Impact
3.1. Business and Employment Nadia
3.2. Education Nahyeon
3.3. Health Darian
3.4. Arts, Entertainment, Leisure George
3.5. Science/Environment Yohan
3.6. Politics/Government Yohanes

This will be an assignment that we do throughout the year and you will rotate through each of the the Areas of Impact.

Advertising SWA

Okay, grade 8s! We begin the Advertising SWA unit today.

On our class page, you’ll find the assignment and the assessment criteria. Go through it thoroughly in order to find out how you’re going to be marked. Make sure to take a look at the example by Sun Young Choo as well, if you’re unsure of how you should be following the Design Cycle.

Additionally, here are some links to help you get an idea of how bands actually promote themselves:

http://angiegentry.suite101.com/types-of-advertising-a183934.html

http://annalaura.searchwarp.com/swa33450.htm


Obviously, websites and other online promotions are one way of doing it, but don’t limit yourself to just that way. Explore other options!

Make sure your 6 designs include the following:

- 2 Website designs

- 2 Newsletter or Print designs

- 2 video/broadcast designs *Must include a Storyboard*

Band Promotion

Okay, grade 9s! We begin the Band Promotion unit today.

On our class page, you'll find the assignment and the assessment criteria. Go through it thoroughly in order to find out how you're going to be marked. Make sure to take a look at the example by Sun Young Choo as well, if you're unsure of how you should be following the Design Cycle.

Additionally, here are some links to help you get an idea of how bands actually promote themselves:

http://www.sean.co.uk/a/musicjournalism/var/success.shtm

http://askearache.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-should-bands-promote-themselves.html

Obviously, websites and other online promotions are one way of doing it, but don't limit yourself to just that way. Explore other options!

Grade 7.2 Custom Header Contest!

Here's what you need to do:

Click on each of the Links in our Class pages and decide which header you think is the best one. Post your vote as a Reply to this post.

 

No, you can't vote for yourself!!!!

Custom Header Contest!

It's time to see who has the best computer-art skills in 8.3! Click on the 8.3 page in the Sidebar and go through your classmates pages. Reply to this post and cast your vote.

No, you may not vote for yourself!!

Custom Header Contest!

Okay, IT 9.2! Time to vote.

 

Who has made the best Custom Header for their page? Remember, the link is in the sidebar under Student Pages.

 

And no, you can't vote for yourself!

Custom Headers

How to make a Custom Header

1) Picnik (You can change the language

   at the bottom of the page)

1. http://www.picnik.com/

2) Click on ‘Collage’ and choose the

    horizontal layout.

3) Find four photos that represent you

   and insert them into the design.

4) Play around with the Options and

   create a header that shows the world

   who you are!

5) Choose ‘Resize’ and set it to 969 x

   213 (you’ll have to uncheck ‘Keep

   Proportions’).

6) When you’re done, click on ‘Save and

    Share’ and save it to your desktop.

7) The option for adding it to your blog

    is in your Dashboard under

   ‘Appearance’ -> ‘Theme Options’ ->

   ‘General Options’ -> ‘Custom Header’

8) You can also change your background, if you want to.

The Design Cycle re-re-re-visited

Today, I'd like you to do some research on the Design Cycle, in order to remind ourselves about exactly what it is. We'll go through the website here, and take a look at this student example. After that, it is your responsibility to find three links to share in a post on your page and answer the following questions:

1) How is the Design Cycle a useful tool for IT?

2) What part of the process seems to be the most useful and why?

3) If you could eliminate one part of the Design Cycle, which part would it be and why?

(Make sure you TAG and CATEGORIZE your posts with IT 7, 8, or 9, and any other things you think might fit [ie. Design Cycle, MYP, etc])

Finally, find TWO posts on other pages and leave a comment for them (the links will be available to you through my blog).

 

For your reference, here is the Design Cycle:

 

The design Cycle

 

1. 1.    Investigation

1. Situation

• What is the task?


• What AOI


• Who is the client?  -


• Brainstorm what is the client needs?

2. Interview client – photos / Summary

3. Case Study – 3 Existing ideas

4. How it is made ie plywood’s , acrylics

5. Materials – Joints – fixtures- fittings

6. How does this (POSSIBLY) effect our environment and society

7. Design Brief (I am going to design and make ………)

8. Specification – test against specification (suggest ways you are going to test your end product, 3 or more tests)

9. Summary of Investigation.

1. Sources.  Reference to diagrams and text.  Min 10 sources

 

1. 2.    Design

1. Design 6 ideas

2. Evaluate against specification

3. Development à meet specification (improve your chosen design, add notes materials sizes and use colour)

4. Working drawing – (plan front and side view and dimensions)

5. 3D design of Final ideas justified – (3D view of drawing)

 

1. 3.    Plan

1. Step by step - Process for making

2. Gantt chart - Time management

3. Evaluate the plan

 

1. 4.    Create

1. Manufacture

2. Documented evidence (Process journal) à VIP Take photos (lots), Sketches, diagrams and document any modifications in process journal

 

1. 5.    Evaluation

1. Meeting Specifications

2. Carry out tests Product testing.

3. Successful Points and Least Successful Points

4. Modifications/Improvements

5. Peer to Peer

6. What does the client think?

7. Evaluating My Performance at Each Stage of the Design Cycle.

8. The Impact to society.

9. The Impact on the Environment.

Why Blog?

As we start the new school year and begin this new blogging system, I’m interested to know what your thoughts and expectations are. Whether you like it or not, the top schools in the world are starting to adopt this system, so it is here to stay.

What do you think are the good/bad things about this system when compared to the tradition system (ie. teacher gives you a handout, you do it at home and bring it back)? Will this make organization easier or harder? Will you be able to communicate more or less effectively? Is this just another IT tool that we’re making you learn? Tell me your thoughts! (Reply by posting a comment at the bottom of this page...)

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Welcome to IT!

Hey kids, welcome to the IT course for 2011-2012! This blog is where you'll be doing the majority of your reflections and where you'll ask questions (both to me and to your fellow students). Think of it as your own virtual notebook that you can share with the rest of SWA as we do our best to keep up with the crazy digital world.

Your first task is to take a look around my blog. You'll notice there are links up at the top which will bring you to our coursework for the year. There's also an 'About' link, which is something I'd like us all to create today. Go ahead and click on my 'About' page and we'll get started.