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Intro to Communication Technology (ICT) CLASS #1: Please send me an email with your comments related to these 3 questions: a) Describe your current experience with Computers and other forms of Technology.
b) What do you expect from this course? What do you expect to learn? c) What will be you biggest challenges in completing this course? Explain please. d) How can I help you succeed in this course? Explain please. CLASS #2: The past, present, and future of Communications Technology. Take a look at the following clip about touch screen technology from Microsoft: This technology is over 4 years old but still impressive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_36Qf457GA Comments? Check out these clips on Augmented Reality. An example of augmented reality on a Smartphone, dated 2009 Please send me an email with your comments related to these 2 questions: a) What is augmented reality? Summarize how it functions on Smartphones. b) Research the topic alittle more..... explain how augmented reality devices are being used today and may be used in the future. HINT: checkout the wikipedia article. You can also give a video link to help explain your answer. |
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Your Digital Portfolio (HTML Web Creation) During this section, I will guide you through the steps to creating a basic website using HTML. You will write the file in NotePad and view as a webpage in Internet Explorer. I'll cover all the basics: page setup, font, alignment, images, links, tables, and the list goes on...... You will create a page titled "AboutMe" as we go. Details and required page content will follow in class Useful web resources: www.w3schools.com |
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How Computer Systems Work (Hardware and Software) The Five Sub-Systems of a Computer. You will create an information report in Microsoft Word 2007 that includes the subsystem diagram and information as presented in class. Binary Code / Bits and Bytes You will create your own slideshow using the notes from class as a guide. Here's web version of the show you created in class http://www.slideshare.net/jgoldsworth/intro-to-bits-bytes-and-storage How Much Data is That? http://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/tek1/how_big.htm Computer Hardware Notes given. You will create your own slideshow using the notes from class as a guide. Slideshow will be graded in class. An excellent photo slideshow from howstuffworks http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-hardware-pictures1.htm Key hardware terms defined http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc1.htm Summary of how computers work http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm Powering up the computer http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc3.htm Hardware Videos from YouTube Part 1. The basic parts you need to build a computer. Part 2. How to add your processor and RAM to the motherboard Part 3. How to assemble and mount the power supply, cover plate, motherboard, standoffs, and wires in the case Part 4. How to install the hard disk and CD-rom into your computer "Old School" Video Game on the topic of Computer Hardware Visit www.classtools.net and follow the link on right side titled Arcade style games. Follow the directions given. Use the information given in the Bits and Bytes + Computer Hardware slideshows to create your questions / answers. Once made, test the game yourself. When ready challenge a classmate. Show me the final product for grading. NOTE: you will not be able to save the game on our network. Copy the questions / answers and save them as a Word doc before the class ends. Hardware Labelling Assignment Before we begin working hands-on, you are each asked to label ALL yellow dots in the following 5 photos. OPEN each photo, then COPY and paste into a new slide on your Powerpoint file from the last few classes. LABEL each Yellow Dot on each photo. *** These are pics from a computer system that is approx 15 years old, but the basics are still the same. Have Fun! The photos: Use the terms from our slideshow!!! Final Assignment on Hardware -- Hands-on Activity and Written Report This will take 4 classes. Specific details on the teamwork and individual parts given in class. A 500 word report is required. |
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Graphic Design PART 1: Photography Activity PART 2: Introduction to Graphic Design PART 3: Web-based Graphic Design Software Using Online Tools from Aviary Education We are using the tools at http://www.aviaryeducation.com/StKevinsHighCommunicationTechnology/login Username: initial of firstnamelastname (ex. jgoldsworthy) Password: firstname All projects are given on this site:
Extra information, including demo videos, tutorials, and samples are located here http://stkevinshigh-library.wikispaces.com/Aviary NOTE TO STUDENTS -- Feedback needed ........ Your opinion and feedback is needed to review my St. Kevin's High Library Website @ http://stkevinshigh-library.wikispaces.com/ |
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Audio and Video production: PART 1: Create a 30 second Audio Mix -- FULL DETAILS IN CLASS Links to Video Creation RESOURCES Windows Movie Maker tutorials. Links to a dozen sites: http://delicious.com/search?p=moviemaker&type=u&context=user Another Movie Maker tutorial that is very basic (the voice may put you straight to sleep) but covers ALL topics http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/en_GB/moviemaker2_uk?from_legacy=1 Audacity sound recording tutorials: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorials.html Link to Sample videos created by students like you http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/miscellaneous.asp?reportid=35494 A collection of videos that were created by students in British Columbia for the BC WorkSafe program. All are less than 2 minutes. Excellent productions. http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/3155-span-classhighlightgiantspan-leaps This video was produced by students at MIT University. It's a 10 minute tribute to the Apollo Space Flights. The visuals are a collection of historic photos and video, combined with current video taped interviews from youth. The audio is a mix of multiple tracks. An excellent production. |
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Link to Eastern School District curriculum guide Dated 2005. Link to Dept. of Education curriculum guide Dated 1993. |
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