Tuesday, 31 October 2017

el keko 22

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

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

el keko 20

Aim and Objectives 18/10/17
Aim: To design web pages using CSS and a scripting language 

Objectives:
Understand the importance of the design process
State what documentation is required
Create the designs for the web pages, including an outline of content
Explain how CSS controls the layout of parts of your pages e.g. text, navigation, spacing for tables/image 
Create design documents (flowcharts and pseudocode) for two interactive elements

Today a strength has been looking and being confident in my interview at Tescos.

Today a weakness has been missing some class time due to my interview at Tescos.

Today has been good as I have managed to do my screen designs and I have started my code designs.

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

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

el keko 19

Discussion male and female stereotypical roles
Blog: Explain the importance of both male and female role models

Review my weekly target
Create a new SMART target

Lesson Aims:

Explain the need for signal conversion in the NXT system
Work on outstanding assignments



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

Work on outstanding tasks
Explain the benefits of proportional control systems
Identify the benefits of P,I control systems 
Locate documentation from last year
Identify how a PI controller could be useful in the practical


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Work independently
Ask for help if needed after looking for alternatives

Today a strength has been using Photoshop to improve a job application form encouraging women to apply for the job.

Today I do not think that I have had a serious weakness.

Today we have learnt of the imbalance of men and women in stem subjects.

Females should be treated equally to boys when they are very young to improve the chances that they are more interested in stem areas.

Due dates: U24 A1T3 17/10/2017, U14 A2T2 17/10/2017, U24 A2T1 07/11/2017, U20 A3T1 31/11/2017

Thursday, 12 October 2017

el keko 18

Lesson 5 - 06/10/17

Lesson Aim:
Explain how EDP is used outside of applications utilising GUIs
Further develop research skills
Work towards completion of T1/T2/T3
Develop understanding of LEGO Robot programming and design

Learning Outcomes:
Perform research on the use of EDP outside of GUI driven applications
Construct arguments for the evidence you have found
Create a presentation to feedback your findings to the class
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T1
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T2
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T3
Continue development of code to control the LEGO Robots
Continue assessing design ideas for the LEGO Robots for suitability in further assignments 

Learning Objectives:
Explain how GUI-less applications can use EDP
Continue researching and working on Assignment 1 T1/T2/T3
Develop knowledge of how to code LEGO Robots
Create a functional design of the LEGO Robot

Be able to add, subtract and multiply matrices confidently.
Recognise the Identity and a transpose matrix.
Recall how to find the inverse of a matrix.
Practice solving simultaneous equations using matrix methods.
Explore matrix transformations.
Recognise different transformation matrices.


Today I have learnt some matrix transformations.
` Today a strength has been getting the ultrasonic and touch sensor to work on our Lego robot. Another strength has been being able to remember how to work out simultaneous equations using matrices.

A weakness today has been trying to use the wrong input for the touch sensor this took some time to figure out. Another weakness has been drawing inaccurate graphs which made it harder later on.

Today has been OK as we have made progress with out robot and I have learnt how to transform matrices.

An example of a trigger event is pushing two buttons on a vending machine to enter the coordinate of an item then pushing the enter button to confirm the choice.

Assignments due: U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A2T2 17/10/2017, U24 A2T1 07/11/2017, U20 A3T1 31/11/2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

el keko 17

Aims and Objectives 11/10/17
Aims: To design an interactive website for a stated client, using CSS and a scripting language 
To write some simple JavaScript interactive elements

Objectives:
Understand the importance of the design process
State what documentation is required
Explain the purpose and create the navigational diagram for a stated website
Create the house style for a stated website
Create the designs of some of the web pages

Today I have learnt how to make a function that increments a quantity depending on a users input.

Today a strength has been learning how to make a form using HTML and JavaScript.

Today a weakness has been that I missed some of the lesson due to having a meeting about a project.


Today has been good as I now understand how to use JavaScript functions.


Assignments due: U24 A1T2 10/10/2017, U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A1T1 10/10/2017, U20 A3T1 31/10/2017.


Tuesday, 10 October 2017

el keko 16

Today's tutorial was on Safeguarding as was delivered by Rachael Wrapson who is the Safeguarding and Well-being Manager for Develop.

Lesson Aim:

Understand proportional control systems
Work on outstanding assignments


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

Express numbers using binary, hexadecimal, Binary Coded Decimals (BCD)
Work on outstanding tasks
Identify proportional control systems
Explain the benefits of proportional control systems
Identify the benefits of P,I,D control systems 
Identify the benefits of combining PID control systems 
Be able to convert numbers between key numbering systems


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Give an example of proportional control
Work independently

Ask for help if needed after looking for alternatives

Today a strength has been being able to stay on task and do a lot of my work. Another strength has been understanding safeguarding as I am know training to be a scout leader and have had to do a course on it.

Today a weakness has been not remembering what we did last week until I was told then it all came back to me.

Today has been OK as nothing has gone wrong and we get to go home early :).

Assignments due: U24 A1T2 10/10/2017, U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A1T1 10/10/2017, U20 A2T2 10/10/2017.

Thursday, 5 October 2017

el keko 15

Lesson 5: 05/10/17

Lesson Aim:
Understand how the Windows OS can be viewed as an EDP
Work towards completion of T1/T2/T3
Develop understanding of LEGO Robot programming and design

Learning Outcomes:
Perform research on the Windows OS and find evidence of EDP 
Construct arguments for the evidence you have found
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T1
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T2
Conduct research and use notes to work toward completing A1T3
Continue development of code to control the LEGO Robots
Discuss/Design the look and functionality of your LEGO Robot (presentation)
Create arguments for the design choices you have made. 

Learning Objectives:
Explain how the Windows OS can be viewed as an EDP
Continue researching and working on Assignment 1 T1/T2/T3
Develop knowledge of how to code LEGO Robots
Create a functional design of the LEGO Robot

Today a strength has been designing and building our Lego robot.

Today a weakness has been programming the ultrasonic sensor. But we did manage to program it in the end.

Today I have learnt how to effectivly design a Lego robot.

Today has been fun as we got to build and program robots.

Assignments due: U24 A1T2 10/10/2017, U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A1T1 10/10/2017, U20 A2T2 10/10/2017.

Wednesday, 4 October 2017

el keko 14

Aims and Objectives 04/10/17
Aims: To understand the fundamentals of scripting languages
To understand how browsers implement scripts
Objectives:
Explain the characteristics and constructs of a scripting language
Clearly explain, with examples how a scripting language can improve functionality
Correctly structure JavaScript when creating code containing prompts, confirm and alert messages.
Create a web page with a JavaScript order form


Today a strength today has been getting my JavaScript to work.

Today a weakness has been not being able to help Kyle to turn a sentence into an image when hovered over.

Today I have learnt how to use rollover on images to make a new image appear and make it bigger.

Today has been good as I have been able to learn more about JavaScript.

Assignments due: U24 A1T2 10/10/2017, U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A1T1 10/10/2017, U20 A2T2 10/10/2017.

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

el keko 13

Lesson Aim:

Identify basic control system operations
Work on outstanding assignments


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

Express numbers using binary, hexadecimal, Binary Coded Decimals (BCD)
Work on outstanding tasks
Have the technical skills to be able to complete all of A1 
Identify open loop systems
Identify closed loop systems
Explain in detail number systems, logic, logic operators and data types
Be able to convert numbers between key numbering systems


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Give an example of proportional control
Work independently
Ask for help if needed after looking for alternatives


Today I have learnt that Finland has the best education system in the world due to free daycare from 8 months to 5 years where the children are taught through playing and makes it so the children are ready to start learning when they reach the age of 6. Finland also do a lot more things which makes there education system great.

A strength today has been learning about the Finish education system. Another strengths has been understanding how dyslexic people can struggle to read.

A weakness today has been not making good targets on my personal development plan. Next time I set a target I will not have it about handing in work and instead about improving a skill.

Today has been good as I have learnt a lot and also get to go home early :).

Assignments due: U24 A1T2 10/10/2017, U24 A1T3 17/ 10/ 2017, U14 A1T1 10/10/2017, U20 A2T1 10/10/2017.