Hardware Pop Quiz!

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ITGS Project: Criterion B

Finishing Criterion A.
Go through this checklist to determine if you've gotten everything done.

Criterion A: Initial investigation
Initial investigation
A client has been identified.
A problem that requires an IT solution has been identified from the consultation with the client.
The inadequacies of the current system have been explained from the consultation with the client.
The word count for the initial investigation is approximately 250.
The initial investigation is linked to the cover page.
Initial consultation with client
Evidence of the consultation with the client has been included.
The evidence of consultation has been linked to the cover page.

 

Now, let's take a look at Criterion B.
Take a look at this link for examples of finished reports and information on the requirements for Criterion B.

This is where you are going to describe what your proposed solution is, and you will describe all of the Hardware requirements (remember to include terms from our vocabulary list). You'll also describe how you plan to keep the product secure and how you will test whether or not the product has achieved success.

Lion OS Migration

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First of all, open up your Finder:



Usually, your computer log-in name will appear on the left-hand side of the window, if it doesn't, press the following key shortcut:

Command + Shift + H

The Command keys are located on either side of your spacebar and look like this:



 

Right-click (secondary-click) on your log-in name and choose 'Get Info'.



A new window will open and you will see your Home Directory size (it might take a few seconds to calculate).



 

Please fill that number into the Google form.

When in doubt, ask a Coach!

Can we trust anyone anymore?

photo by sasastro

We've become a society that has almost forgotten about privacy. As much as we try to educate ourselves and each other about the importance of keeping our personal data safe, it seems like hacking and identity theft are becoming more and more common. Take a look at the following article and think about a personal experience you have (or someone you know has) experienced. Post about it on your blog.

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/13/the-scary-consequences-of-a-lo.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+boingboing/iBag+(Boing+Boing)

 

Introducing TedEd!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation

 

Take a look at the new YouTube Channel created by the wizards at TED.com

 

You'll find a number of interesting videos that directly relate to you as a student. Go through the Channel and post a video with a summary in the comments box.

How early is too early?

Take a look at this TED Talk to see one perspective on how babies acquire language and how giving a baby a computer might actually slow down their development.

http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_kuhl_the_linguistic_genius_of_babies.html

 

When do you think kids should start using technology? Create a post on your blog examining the pros and cons of starting early. Then, come to a conclusion.

ITGS Chapter 3.1 - Hardware

Here I've embedded the Hardware information that is required for IT. Please open it up in a new window and download a copy for yourself. (Don't worry, I'm getting a better scan of it soon).

Please read page 29-36 for tomorrow's class and we'll talk more about the specifics then.

Embedding Google Docs in your Blog

Today we're going to learn how to embed Google Docs into your Wordpress blog. Our final result will look something like what you see below (using our Collaborative Vocabulary document as an example).

I'd like you to practice by embedding your Criterion A report on your blog (it's okay if it's not quite finished yet, just get something up there)



 

1) Publish your Google Doc to the Web

2) Copy the Embed Code

3) Make a new post and paste the Embed Code into the HTML tab

4) Click on Visual once and then back to HTML if you want to adjust the Width and Height.

5) Tag and Categorize your post and Publish!

More TED!

Here's one you guys can analyze with the Triangle quite easily. Post a response on your blog (include the link to this video, so people know what you're responding to).

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/avi_rubin_all_your_devices_can_be_hacked.html

 

Secondly, I realize that a lot of 'predicting' we do about the future seems to be cynical, negative, and sort of depressing. Let's look at the other side. In the same post on your blog, tell me if you think the future will more more utopian ('good') or dystopian ('bad').

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/peter_diamandis_abundance_is_our_future.html