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Session 1 - 29/03/2018

Lesson Aim:
To introduce learners to U41, the assessment and how achievable grades
To begin familiarisation with the required software for the Unit, Blender.
To assess the use of 3D modelling in industry, including types of software and file formats
To introduce Assignment One

Learning Outcomes: 
Explain how the unit is assessed 
Interact with the viewport in Blender 
Add and remove 3D objects from the Blender scene
Modify a 3D Object in Blender
Create a 3D object from scratch in Blender
Explain the differences between transformation methods in 3D space

Learning Objectives: 
Evaluate the requirements for U41
Demonstrate the basics of interaction and modeling with Blender
Explain the basics of interaction in 3D space

Today a strength has been relearning the basics of blender, I have done this by watching YouTube videos and by trying out the software myself. Another strength has been understanding how standard deviation is calculated.

A weakness has been forgetting to save my progress in blender, tho I did not do a lot. Today a weakness has been needing an extension for the first time in a long time.

Today I have learnt the basics of blender. I have also learnt how to calculate the variance and standard deviation of some data.

I think that today has been good as I have not been distracted and I have been focused on the tasks set. Also I have been able to work effectively in the second half of the day plus we get to go home early.

Due dates: U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018. U41 A1T1 03/05/2018, U41 A1T2 03/05/2018, U26 A4T2 29/03/0218.

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Aims and Outcomes 28/03/18
Aims:To be able to design and implement a procedure to preserve data integrity during an upgrade
To be able to design procedures for an installing and upgrade
Outcomes:
State the importance of preparing for a software upgrade or installation
Create a templates for a range of backup procedures
Implement a range of backup procedures
List the steps required for the installation of named software
List the steps required for the installation of a named anti-virus software
Create a templates for a range of backup procedures

Today a strength has been almost completing U29 A3T1 and working well with William.

Today a weakness has been distracting Ruaridh and getting distracted by Ruaridh.

Today I have learnt that to own a shotgun with an ammo capacity of 4 or more the person
 needs a section 1 firearms licence.

Today has been good as I got work done and it is a half day.

Due dates U29 A3T1 28/03/2018, U14 A3T1 - 29/03/2018, U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018.

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Lesson Aims:
Discuss a live example of questionable data ethics / security


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

Identify how a company has/hasn't conformed to legal expectations
Identify how a company has/hasn't conformed to ethical expectations
Identify the impact that manipulative use of collected data can have
Analyse data and identify who is at fault for improper use of data
Discuss the methods used to collect and manipulate data
Research a live case study
From research form a well rounded and supported opinion
From research identify key points
Begin to develop their understanding of SQL
Work on outstanding tasks


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Research a topic independently
Consider the implications of data collection 
Discuss a current news topic
Refine work based on peer feedback

Complete the End of Term Survey and the Wellbeing Survey
Discuss different ways that Faith impacts our world
Identify different Faiths in Norwich
Design a new community centre
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP

Today a strength has been joining in a call conversation about Cambridge analytica.

A weakness today has been getting distracted by YouTube.

I think that today has been good as I have managed to do work and give my opinion in a class discussion.

Today I have learnt how Cambridge analytica gathered information and stored it illegally.

Due dates: U29 A2T2 26/03/2018, U14 A3T1 - 29/03/2018, U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018.

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Session 22 - 22/03/18

Lesson Aim:
Identify current completion of A3, what is required to complete T4
To complete A3T4 to a good standard
To complete the end of unit survey for U14
To begin looking at software for the next unit (U41)

Learning Outcomes
Acknowledge what is required for each task
Continue work on A3
Identify how to start and use Blender

Learning Objectives
Work on completion of A3
Begin familiarisation with next unit software

Today a strength has been working with little distraction to others, I have also not been totally distracted by YouTube. Another strength has been making my histogram and calculating the interquartile range.

A weakness today has been missing out important parts of my flow chart so I now have to edit them. Another weakness has been distracting Kyle as I sat behind him for the second half of the day.

Today I have learnt that 7 people in the class sleep between 5 - 6 hours on average a night. I have also learnt how to make a histogram.

I think that today has been good so far as I have been able to work effectively without major distraction. Also I have been able to play Surviv.io in my break and come 2nd.

Due dates: U29 A2T2 26/03/2018, U14 A3T1 - 29/03/2018, U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018.

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Aims and Outcomes 21/03/18
Aim: To be able to understand the requirements in preparing for a software installation and upgrading

Objectives:
State the importance of preparing for a software upgrade or installation
Create a flow chart to show the steps that need to be taken before and after an upgrade/installation
Explain the steps required in a software upgrade or installation for home and business users

Today I have learnt Brain-computer interface research started in the 1970's and in the 1990's the first use for this research was invented. I have also learnt the steps to take before and after installing software.

My strength today has been working well in a group to create a flow chart about the steps to take before and after installing software. Another strength has been focusing on my work and not distracting others.

My weakness today has been making mistakes on my work that I have had to correct.

Today has been good as I have been able to work in a group and complete a lot of my work.

Due dates: U29 A2T2 26/03/2018, U26 A2T2 - 22/03/2018, U14 A3T1 - 29/03/2018, U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018.

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Lesson Aims:
Describe the features and functions of information systems


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

Identify the features and functions of information systems
Identify the information systems used in a specified organisation
Identify the importance of features and functions in specific information systems
Create mind maps to help you recall information for 
Assignment two task two
Discuss the important aspects of features and functions of information systems
Start A2T2
Research an effective diagram to describe the information system loop and justify why this is
Identify how consumer data can be used by a company
Understand how consumer data can be used by a company to gain a commercial example
Give examples of how a company may use customer data to change their business model


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Research a topic independently
Consider the implications of data collection exhaustively
Provide useful feedback
Refine work based on peer feedback

Be able to state what the United Nations is and identify what they do 
Be aware of the 193 member states in the United Nations 
Discuss if the United Nations is still a valid organisation
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP

Today a strength has been contributing in a group to make a powerpoint about how Tesco uses information systems. 

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by Ruaridh and distracting Ruaridh.

Today I have learnt how Tesco uses its club cards to record information about individuals and then make decisions using the information collected.

Today has been good as I have learnt a lot about information systems as well as being able to hand in two resubmissions.

Due dates: U26 A2T2 - 22/03/2018, U14 A3T1 - 29/03/2018, U03 A2T2, 13/04/2018.

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Session 21 - 15/03/18

Lesson Aim:
Identify current completion of A3, what is required to complete T3/T4
To complete A3T23 to a good standard

Learning Outcomes: 
Acknowledge what is required for each task
Continue work on A3

Learning Objectives:
Work on completion of A3

Today a strength has been handing 2 assignments reducing the amount of work that I will have to do in the future. Another strength today is be able to make my stem and leaf diagram.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube because I am getting bored easily. Another weakness has been having to rewrite peoples data because everyone answered differently.

Today I have learnt that 6 people in the class sleep for 5-6 hours on average a night. I have also learnt how to make a stem and leaf diagram.

Today has been good as I have been able to complete 2 assignments and I get pizza. I have also been able to make progress on the maths unit.

Due dates U26 A3T2 and A3T3 due 22/03/2018, U26 A4T1 15/03/2018.

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Aims and Outcomes 14/03/18
Aims: To be able to understand why software needs installing or upgrading
To be able to understand the potential risks of upgrading or installing new software and how to minimise these 
risks
Outcomes:
Explain the advantages and potential disadvantages of upgrading and installing new software
Justify the importance of installing/upgrading antivirus protection
List some of the risks there are when upgrading or installing software
Clearly present information on a risk
Explain the potential risks of upgrading and installing software
Create a RAG chart for the likelihood and severity of potential risks
Describe the ways that risks can be minimised

Today a strength has been doing my work effectively completing two assignments. 

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube as I have been getting board.

Today has been ok cause I have done loads of work :).

Today I have learnt what a RAG chart is.

Due dates: U14 A3T3 15/03/2018, A3T4 20/03/2018

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Lesson Aims:
Understand how and why a company needs to consider operational issues when using/storing data



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

Write a good introduction for A2T1!
Give examples of legal issues relating to the use of information
Give examples of ethical issues relating to the use of information
Give examples of the impact of data breaches on companies
Identify case studies of data breaches
Explain the implications that a data breach have had on a company
Identify ways a company can improve data security
Explain how a company can improve data security
Create a backup strategy for a given scenario 
Justify a comprehensive backup strategy for a given scenario 
Understand the term business continuity 
Explain how a company can plan for business continuity 
Understand the term disaster recovery
Explain how a company can plan for disaster recovery


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Know how to use information given to form a quality introduction
Research a topic independently
Work in a team to identify a solution
Provide useful feedback
Refine work based on peer feedback

Today a strength has been working well in a group with William to think of ways that we can store data economically.

Today a weakness has been not having internet access in develop and also doing my blog late as I forgot.

Today I have learnt the different expenses that storing data securely can accumulate.

Today has been good as we have been able to do work even without internet.

Due dates: U14 A3T3 15/03/2018, A3T4 20/03/2018, U29 A1T1 14/03/2018

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Session 20 - 08/03/18

Lesson Aim:
Identify current completion of A3, what is required to complete T2/T3/T4
To complete A3T2 to a good standard
To continue developing code for the remainder of A3
Prepare code for observation in T3
Demonstrate LEGO robot

Learning Outcomes:
Acknowledge what is required for each task
Continue work on A3
Conduct research into how to solve the robot line following problem
Prepare LEGO Robot for demo
Demonstrate the LEGO Robot

Learning Objectives:
Work on completion of A3

Today a strength has been making my robot work well enough to get around the track and spin around. Another strength has been thinking of questions for my hypothesis.

Today a weakness has been not having good obstacle avoidance, the robot could not make it around the box and then lost the line. I also haven't finished my survey.

Today I have learnt that I should spend more time on objectives I have not met rather than make the objectives I have met better. I have also learnt that a hypothesis is a statement and not a question.

Today has been good as I did not do to badly on the robot test and I have been able to do a lot of work in the maths lesson.

Due dates: A3T3 15/03/2018, A3T4/20.03/2018

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Identify positive and negative uses of social media
Recognise different social media platforms
Consider what impact social media is having on society 
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP

Lesson Aims:
Understand legal and ethical issues relating to the use of information


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

Identify key legislation relating to information
Identify how the legislation affects the use of information
Identify clauses from legal acts.
Identify what the GDPR is
Understand the main purpose of the GDPR
Identify the differences between the GDPR & DPA
Give examples of how companies will need to comply with the GDPR
Give examples of how companies could be punished under the GDPR
Give examples of the impact of data breaches on companies
Identify case studies of data breaches
Explain the implications that a data break have had on a company
Identify examples of whistleblowing


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Know the rights you and your data have under law - link
Provide useful feedback
Refine work based on peer feedback

Today a strength has been contributing to the class discussion.

Today a weakness has been not doing my best on the presentation we did today.

Today I have learnt that the amount of data breaches caused by hacks have gone up in the last 5 years and the amount of inside jobs have gone down.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to contribute to the class as well as learn some new information about data breaches.

Due dates: U14 A3T3 - 8/03/2018, U23 A4T1 07/03/2018, U14 A2T2 08/03/2018.