Thursday, 14 December 2017

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Aims and Objectives 14/12/17

Aim: To understand the fundamental principles of HCI design

Objectives:
Explain how perception, behaviour models and processing can be used in interface design
Explain at least one way that an interface can be adapted for specialist use e.g. input or output for the visually, orally, aurally or physically challenged
Complete any unfinished submissions and resubmissions


Today a strength has been finishing 2 of my assignments that are due in tomorrow. Another strength has been working well in a team to accomplish a task.

Today a weakness has been being distracted my Youtube. Another weakness has been not being able to use a formula to work out the sum of some series, so each term has to be found first.

Today I have been working on outstanding assignments. I also now understand how to find the sum to infinite.

Today has been ok as I have been able to work effectively and have been able to understand the maths lesson.

Due dates: U20 A4T1 01/12/2017, U14 A4T1 15/12/2017.

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

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Aims and Objectives 13/12/17
Aims: To understand the fundamental principles of HCI design

Objectives:
Explain how perception can be used in interface design
State at least one predictive and one descriptive model
Explain the role of humans in interface design
State at least one way to design for specialist need

Today I have learnt that a Key-Action Model has 3 groups of keys that do different things.

Today has been good as I have been able to complete the work that was set today.

A strength has been finishing one piece of work, this means that I can focus on other pieces.

Today a weakness has been forgetting my glasses.

Due dates: U14 A4T2 15/12/2017, U20 A3T2 - 15/12/2017, U20 A4T1 01/12/2017, U14 A4T1 15/12/2017.

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

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Lesson Aim: 
Understand how numbering systems are used in different elements of computing

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Understand the structure of IPv4 and IPv6
Identify key items on their network and the IP address of them
Understand the role of the router and DHCP
Understand the purpose of the two different parts of the IP address
Identify the class of your home network
Identify the range of your home network

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Find your IP address
Find your gateway
Work on outstanding work

I have learnt that sometimes being risky can pay off big time but it also pays to be careful as being risky could mean the loss of everything.

Today has been good as I got to have fun playing a game, as well as doing my work effectively.

A strength today has been having fun with the game that we played in the tutorial. Another strength has been understanding why money management is important.

Today a weaknesses has been not finishing U23 A1T2 at college so I will have to continue it at home after work.

Due dates U23 A1T2 - 12/12/2017, U14 A4T2 15/12/2017, U20 A3T2 - 15/12/2017, U20 A4T1 05/122017

Thursday, 7 December 2017

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Lesson Aim:
To establish what is necessary to resubmit A2T1
To work on the A4T1 assignment for U14
To work on the resubmission of A1T2/T3 (due today)
To work on the resubmission of A2T1 (due 04/01/18)

Learning Outcomes:
Work on advisories and resubmit A1T2/T3
Work on completion of A4T1
Work on resubmission of A2T1

Learning Objectives:
Rework A1T2 and A1T2
Further completion of A2T1

Today a strength has been handing in the resub for U14 that is due in today. Another strength today has been understand how to find the sum of a sequence.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted so I did not do as much work as I could have. Another weakness has been being ill as it has meant I can not work as well.

Today I have been working on U14 A1T3, U23 A1T1 and U23 A1T2. 

Today I have learnt how to find the sum of a sequence.

Today has been ok because I have handed in some work so there is less to do and I have been able to follow along in the maths lesson.

Due Dates: Resub:U23 A1T2 12/12/2017, U14 A4T2 15/12/2017.

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

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Aims and Objectives 06/12/17
Aim: 
To understand the developments in HCI and how it has impacted on society, economy and culture
To evaluate the impact of a potential future development in HCI

Objectives:
Understand and state what is meant by HCI
Explain in detail how HCI has impacted on society, economy and culture
Predict and describe a future development in HCi and state how it's impact on society, economy and culture

Today a strength has been finishing U23 A1T1 this means that I can now start on U23 A1T2.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by other assignments.

I have learnt that Pesi made a bus stop that included AR.

Today has been good as I have been ale to mainly stay on task.

Due Dates: Resub: U14 A1T2 07/12/2017, U14 A1T3 07/12/2017, U23 A1T2 12/12/2017, U14 A4T2 15/12/2017.

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

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Understand that human rights belong to everybody.
Understand that every human right is important for human beings to live and grow.

Lesson Aim: 
Understand how numbering systems are used in different elements of computing


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Understand the structure of IPv4 and IPv6
Identify key items on their network and the IP address of them
Understand the role of the router and DHCP
Understand the purpose of the two different parts of the IP address
Identify the class of your home network
Identify the range of your home network


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Find your IP address
Find your gateway
Change your IP
Know the difference between MAC and IP

Today one of my strengths has been understanding more how IP addresses work.

Today one of my weaknesses has been not finishing the resub for U14 A1T2

Today I have learnt about subnet masking and other aspects of networks.

Today has been good as I have been able to listen and work effectively.

Due Dates: Resub: U14 A1T2 07/12/2017, U14 A1T3 07/12/2017, U23 A1T1 08/12/2017, U14 A4T2 15/12/2017.


30/11/2017I want to spend more time proof reading my work before handing it in?I will re read my work at least 1 time before handing it in.19/12/2017I have started reading my work more before handing it in.
05/12/2017Complete a draft of my UNI personal statement and get feedback and improve personal statement.I will do this by using online help at first to create the base of the personal statement then I will have my brother and other people read it and improve on their suggestions08/12/2017 for first draft 15/12/2017 for improvements

Thursday, 30 November 2017

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Aims and Objectives 30/11/17
Aim: 
To understand the developments in HCI and how it has impacted on society, economy and culture

Objectives:
Understand and state what is meant by HCI
To be able to state briefly some developments in HCI
State at least one example of how HCI has impacted on society, economy and culture
Explain in detail how HCI has impacted on society, economy and culture


Today a strength has been finding out how I can make my UNI personal statement better.

Today a weakness has been being distracted by watching YouTube videos.

Today I have learnt that I need to make a draft of my personal statement by the end of next week.

Today has been good as I have been able to do work whilst listening to YouTube.


21/11/2017I want to put content on each page of my website.I will type up an outline of the content then spell check and implement changing what I need to.28/11/201728/11/2017It was easy to spell check as I could copy and paste the code into a spell checker.There was not a lot wrong.
30/11/2017I want to spend more time proof reading my work before handing it in?I will re read my work at least 1 time before handing it in.06/12/2017

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

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Aims and Objectives 29/11/17
Aim: 
To understand the developments in HCI and how it has impacted on society, economy and culture

Objectives:
Understand and state what is meant by HCI
To be able to state briefly some developments in HCI
State at least one example of how HCI has impacted on society, economy and culture
Explain in detail how HCI has impacted on society, economy and culture


Today a strength as been that I have been able to complete the development and nearly the society section of U23 A1T1.


Today a weakness has been that I have been tired so I have not been working as hard as normal.


Today has been good as I have been able to do my work to an OK degree.


Today I have learnt that the first GUI was called Xerox Alto PARC.


Due dates Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017.

Thursday, 23 November 2017

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  • Lesson Aims & Objectives
Lesson Aim:
To establish what is necessary to resubmit A1T2 and A1T3
To work on the A4T1 assignment for U14
To work on the A3T1 assignment for U24

Learning Outcomes:
Work on advisories and resubmit A1T1
Revise feedback on returned A1T2/T3 and work on resubmission
Revise feedback on returned A1T2/T3 and resubmit
Work on completion of A4T1
Work on completion of A3T1 for U24 (Linked to A2T1)

Learning Objectives:
Rework A1T2
Further completion of A4T1

Today a strength has been being able to work on U20_A3T2. Another strength has been passing P7 & 8 in maths.

Today a weakness has been that I have not finished U20_A3T2 meaning that I will have to work on it hard tonight to hand it in on time. Today a weakness has been getting the lowest score on P7 & 8.

Today has been good as I have been able to focus and I have done well in passing my maths tests.

Due dates Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017,
U14A4T1 28/11/2017,  U26 A3T1 30/11/2017.

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

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Aims and Objectives 22/11/17

Aims: To test interactive web pages
to evaluate the web pages and suggest improvements

Learning Objectives:
State the importance of testing interactive web pages
Understand and state the importance of reviewing a website before it goes live
Understand the importance of the user experience
Test an interactive web page
Evaluate the good and bad parts of your website
Describe in detail any improvements


Today a strength has been making lots of progress on my testing document for my website.

Today a weakness has been having to redo my website designs for the 4th time.

Today has been good because I have been able to focus on my work.

Today I have learnt how to do a wait function in JavaScript.

Due dates Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017,

U14A4T1 28/11/2017,  U26 A3T1 30/11/2017.

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

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Lesson Aims:

Update a piece of software to offer a better HCI
OR
Create clear and effective technical documentation


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Identify basic process of signal conversion
Explain how signal conversion takes place
Identify how quantisation can affect a signal
Explain how sampling can affect a signals quality
Identify the benefits of signal conversion
Explain the benefits of signal conversion
Work towards completing outstanding work
Identify and justify specific UI elements could be improved and the benefit this would provide.
Create basic technical documentation
Create clear and detailed well laid out technical documentation
Complete and submit outstanding tasks

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Refine work

Work independently
Prioritise work



Today one of my strengths has been finding things to improve on my painting program.


Today one of my weakness has been not being able to finish U14 A4T1


Today we have learnt about men's health.


Today has been good as I have done work on my website and paint program.


Due dates Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017,

U14A4T1 28/11/2017,  U26 A3T1 30/11/2017.

Thursday, 16 November 2017

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Session 8 - 09/11/17

Lesson Aim:
To work toward completion of Assignment 2
Resubmit A1T1

Learning Outcomes:
Finalise writing code to complete Assignment 2 Task 1
Finalise writing code to complete Assignment 2 Task 1, including comments and explanations
As above, but complete recording of robot and submit assignment.

Learning Objectives:
Work toward completion of Assignment 2 Task 1
Work on advisories and resubmit A1T1

Today a strength has been handing in 2 pieces of work and make progress on my website. Another strength has been that I have not had to redo the maths test this let me correct U20 A2T2.


Today a weakness has been spending 30 minutes on an error I had with my website when all I had done was mix up two symbols and not initialise a variable. Another weakness is that I do not bring my glasses.


Today has been good as I have been able to reduce the amount of work I have to hand in and I have make progress on my website. Also I didn't have to do the maths test again :).


Due dates Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017,

U14A4T1 28/11/2017, U20 A3T2 21/11/2017, U26 A3T1 30/11/2017.

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

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Aims and Objectives 15/11/17

Aim:
To create an interactive website for a stated client, using CSS to control the layout 
To be able to explain how to employ good practice in the design and implementation of web pages

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)
Create a website for a stated client using HTML5 and CSS
Make the website responsive
Add interactive elements to the website using a scripting language e.g. JavaScript
Employ good practice whist coding your website

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Use effective written communication skills
Create a website using HTML, CSS and a scripting language

Today a strength has been finding images to use on my website.

Today a weakness has been that I have barely started on my order form.

Today I have learnt how to use JavaScript to a greater effect.

Today has been good as I have been able to do a lot of work.

Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017, U14A4T1 28/11/2017,
U20 A3T2 21/11/2017

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

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Lesson Objective: Learners to think about the importance of respecting everyone and treating them equally regardless of any differences in race, culture, size etc.

Lesson Aims:

Apply signal conversion knowledge to a real world example


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Identify basic process of signal conversion
Explain how signal conversion takes place
Identify how quantisation can affect a signal
Explain how sampling can affect a signals quality
Identify the benefits of signal conversion
Explain the benefits of signal conversion
Work towards completing outstanding work
Identify and justify specific UI elements could be improved and the benefit this would provide.
Justify the need for technical documentation
Identify features required in good technical documentation
Identify the qualities required in good technical documentation


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Refine work
Work independently
Research keywords


Today a strength has been finding a way that I can improve my paint program.

Today a weakness has been that Cain has not been providing support as he has not been in for the last week.

Today has been good because as I have managed to improve my paint program as well as work on A4T1.

Due dates: U24A3T2 05/12/2017, U14A2T1 14/12/2017, U14A4T1 28/11/2017,
U20 A3T2 21/11/2017



Wednesday, 8 November 2017

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Wednesday 08/11/2017 Afternoon

Lesson Aim:

To design web pages using CSS and a scripting language
To be able to explain how to employ good practice in the design and implementation of web pages

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Create a website for a stated client using HTML5 and CSS
Make the website responsive
Add interactive elements to the website using a scripting language e.g. JavaScript
Employ good practice whist coding your website

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Use effective written communication skills
Create a website using HTML%, CSS and a scripting language


Today a strength has been getting the slideshow feature on my website to work.

A weakness has been that it took me all day to get the slideshow feature to work.

I have learnt how to use bootstrap today.

Due dates: A3T2 Due 21 Nov,, A4T1 Due 28 Nov, A2T1 Due 14 Dec.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

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Lesson Aims:

Identify how testing is beneficial to the UX

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Identify basic tests that could be carried out
Explain a range of tests on the same element
Explain the benefits of features of a successful UI
Identify the features of a successful UI
Identify how a UX could be judged
Identify how a program could be improved
Justify good UI features
Justify bad UI features
Identify and justify specific UI elements could be improved and the benefit this would provide.

Aim
Justify a money raising idea to be run in the last week of term to raise money for a charity.

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Refine work
Work independently
Consider users of other abilities

Today a strength has been my teams idea for a charity event has been chosen.

Today a weakness has been having to bike to college as it is cold by I still get too hot. :(

Today has been good as I have been able to work hard and I have had fun coming up with my charity idea.

Today I have learnt that I need to add a way of exiting my paint program.

Due dates: U24 A2T1 - 07/11/2017

Thursday, 2 November 2017

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Lesson Aim:
Introduce and begin work on Assignment 2
Check understanding of concepts learned thus far
Identify problems in supplied nXc code

Learning Outcomes:
Begin to create code to complete Assignment 2 Task 1
Finalise writing code to complete Assignment 2 Task 1
Finalise writing code to complete Assignment 2 Task 1, including comments and explanations
Analyse code examples and outline the faults
As above but comment on the functionality of the code, what should it do?
As above, suggest fixes and/or improvements to the code 

Learning Objectives:
Work on completion of Assignment 2 Task 1
Increase understanding of analysing and debugging code

Today I have learnt how to use the touch sensor on the Lego robot. I have also learnt how to convert binary, denary and hexadecimal into octal and vise-versa.

Today a strength has been making lots of progress with my Lego robot. Another strenght has been that I feel confident that I have done well in the maths test. 

Today a weakness has been an error in my code that I have yet to fix. Next time I will work on the error. I cannot think if another weakness.

Today has been good as I have made progress with my Lego robot and I feel confident with maths.

Due Dates: U14 A2T1 14/12/2017, U14 A4T1 28/11/2017, U20 A3T2 21/11/2017. 

Wednesday, 1 November 2017

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Aims and Objectives 01/11/17
Aim: To create an interactive website for a stated client, using CSS to control the layout 
To understand good practice when writing code

Objective:
Create a responsive website for a stated client using HTML5,and CSS 
Make the website responsive
Add interactive elements using a scripting language e.g. JavaScript
Employ good practice in the design and implementation of web pages
Use effective written communication skills


Today I have learnt how to do parallax scrolling with HTML and CSS.

Today a strength has been deciding on my design for my website.

Today a weakness has been having a lot of problems with making my website.

Today has been OK as I have been able to improve my HTML skills

Due dates: U24 A2T1 07/11/2017, U20 A3T1 31/10/2017

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

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Understand what is meant by the term British values
Explore the four British values as well as the Equality duty
Understand what learner voice is and how it can benefit you
Provide feedback to Ofsted


Lesson Aims:

Work on outstanding assignments
Identify key features of HCI design


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Work on outstanding tasks
Explain the benefits of features of a successful UI
Identify the features of a successful UI
Locate documentation from last year
Identify how a program could be improved
Justify good UI features
Justify bad UI features
Identify and justify specific UI elements could be improved and the benefit this would provide.


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Refine work
Work independently
Ask for help if needed after looking for alternatives


Today I have learnt about the 4 main British values these are rule of law, equality for all, individual liberty and democracy.

Today a strength has been understanding why our British values are important.

Today a weakness has been not finishing my U24 re-sub.

Due dates for assignments: U24 A1T3 03/11/2017, U14 03/11/2017, U24 07/11/2017, U20 06/11/2017