The Lessons
This is the program of study I hope to follow for the remainder of the year. I understand however that this is not a perfect world and that things may change. Hopefully, though, this outline will remain close to what we do for the rest of the year.
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| 1/31 | Posts Project Time and Log Book check Discuss Criterion J using Mr. G's guide. Also a note about "feasibility" from Criterion H. Dictionary.com defines it this way:
Remember the Project is due the 28th of February! |
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| 2/2 | Posts Systems Fundamentals - Section 2.1.1 |
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| 2/6 | Posts Project Day |
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2/8
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Culminating project (click the camera) 2/10 - long weekend 2/13 - you will have class time to work on your presentation. Two videos that will be good for you to review and learn from. HWK - Please review the Rubric for Criterion K and post a copy of your questionnaire #1 to the forum. 2/21 - presentation day |
Be working on your Project!!! |
| 2/15 | No Posts Project - Criterion K and Beta Test cycle HWK - work on topic presentations |
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2/17
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Posts (begining next class) - Connect to the letter "A" on the Abbreviations page (every class a new letter please) Database Types Background reading on the differences between two types of databases. You should read this article and be familiar with Flat-File and Relational databases. EVERY YEAR I have taught ITGS there has been an exam question about these two types of databases (see database types) then:
You can use Atomic Learning for assistance also. Analyze the practicality of both the Microsoft Access application and of databases in general. |
Gift of Fire 2.3 (cont.) and 2.2
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PROJECT DAY - no posts Bring sample project book and "The Project" packet. This is one of your last chances to have class time for the project! Discuss Criterion K Remember you can always ask me to look at your report sections, but before you do be sure you can identify each criterion requirement within the report. i.e. - if it asks for Beta Tester qualification, you should be able to show me where it indicates that in your report. The whole thing is due in one and a half weeks!
Look at each others projects...try to break them, look for flaws, etc. Reports are to be checked too. Look for:
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2/21 & 23
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Computer Confluence Chapter 5 |
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2/28 |
Project time - Be advised, this is the last time in class that you will have to work on the project!
Be prepared to have reports reviewed in class.
Absolutely NO projects will be accepted after 3:00 this afternoon. |
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| 3/2-6 | Posts Prepare for Mock exam:
Exam Date and Time:
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3/8 |
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Second Life: as if the first isn't complicated enough!
Here is a funny tech conversation...just when you though you had heard it all...
Facebook:
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3/10 & 14
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Posts Follow Up: On the forum answer the question: Is cheating in Second Life really cheating?
Visit the following sites for examples of programmed spreadsheets Clearwater carbon calculator - try this, it is fun! Now do the following exercise on the link below using a spreadsheet Spreadsheet Modeling - you may do this with a partner if you have time the fourteenth (it is a half day). Your finished product will be turned in to Google Docs. Be sure to share it with ACIDBraden@gmail.com. You will present your "school board argument" to the class. - DUE C.A.N. |
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3/16
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Posts Exam look from last class This first link is strictly FYI - you should already be familiar with the terms listed there. Be sure you are. Key Terms for W.P. and DesktopPub. Then take the Quizlet.com test here. Go to the following web page for a series of articles about the iPod. Use them to complete the assignment at the bottom of the page.
The page this will take you to is not maintained by may and may have broken links...you can research on your own if need be, but it is still a good activity. Also: check this link to see an interesting, student generated, timeline of the iPod. |
ITGS Command Terms and Section Reviews Computer Confluence Chapter 5 |
3/20 |
Speech Recognition - Section 2.2.3 Speech Recognition exercise due by end of class to forum. Forum closes 3/17 (that gives time for replies) |
Computer Confluence Chapter 5 |
3/22
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Posts Database Types Background reading on the differences between two types of databases. You should read this article and be familiar with Flat-File and Relational databases. EVERY YEAR I have taught ITGS there has been an exam question about these two types of databases (see database types) Visit by a guest speaker who is an expert in databases |
Computer Confluence Chapter 5 |
| 3/22-24 | Class will meet in room 257. Last day before Spring break Analyse the following video and determine what tech you see is real, future or already in the works. Have a safe and happy break! :) |
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Posts Review of LaVianda posts Netiquette discussion Exam Practice: This will be done in class, as a class. You and a partner may use you ITGS guide to help you with the proper terms and definitions then answers will be presented to the class as time allows. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 5 Gift of Fire 6.5 (free speech) |
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Computer Confluence Chapter 5
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& 4/12-13 |
Click here to see a funny clip of how computers might bring about the end of the world. You are NOT required to work on this over break, in fact don't...have a nice break! |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 Gift of Fire 4.5 |
4/14-15 |
20 minutes to finish presentation and practice remember, you are graded on this. Please print a copy of the rubric, fill in your names and attach you works cited (if not a part of the presentation) and turn in. Present. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 |
4/18-19 |
Posts Security - it is an issue that is getting bigger and bigger as IT expands. Follow this link and pick one of the articles there. Prepare a report that summarizes the article. Place your report in the forum along with your answers to today's assignment: |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 |
4/20-21 |
Posts Today we will look at a past IB Paper 1 exam. After analyzing the structure of the exam we will "take it" (One hour is the allotted time) and then look at the markscheme as time allows. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 |
4/22-25 |
Posts Today we will look at a past IB Paper 2 exam. After analyzing the structure of the exam we will "take it" (Two hours is the allotted time) and then look at the markscheme as time allows. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 |
4/26-27
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CC chapter 6 test Posts Today we will look at a past IB Paper 2 exam. After analyzing the structure of the exam we will "take it" (Two hours is the allotted time) and then look at the markscheme as time allows. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 6 TEST Gift of Fire 10.1 Gift of Fire 10.3 |
4/28-29 |
Posts - 2.1 Internet Addiction - Section 2.3.1 |
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Posts November 2008 - Paper 1 |
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Posts November 2008 - Paper 2 |
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5/6-9 |
posts Social and Ethical Issues - Intellectual Property 1.6 Check your answers for Paper 2 on the forum. |
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5/10-11
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Web site Criteria Do some research, there are rules to web design. Make a checklist that develops a suitable criteria for web sites. You have 30 minutes to complete this and then we will look at a few of the good, the bad, and the ugly web sites you find. 5/12 - last day... |
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5/13 |
As you have an exam tomorrow my understanding is that you will not be in school this day. Check with the office just to be sure. I, of course, will be here if you have questions or just need a place to hang out. |
From this point on the class is self-driven. Any and all assignments are here for your practice / pleasure / enjoyment / self-punishment... :) I will, of course, be here any time. You are free to come by and talk ITGS, seek clarification or just shoot the breeze. Please remember that I will need your Computer Confluence and Gift of Fire books returned sometime after the exam. If you do not return it you will not get your AIS-R grades (either at home or at university). Speaking of the Papers...eat well, get lots of sleep and relax! You'll do just fine! Good luck and make me prouder of you than I already am. If you wish to see other exams go to the Forum in the "Open House" section. I wish you the best of luck on the exams on the 14th and 15th. It has been a pleasure to teach such a fine classes of self-motivated, intelligent and interesting students...really! :) |
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Posts - 2.3 The Internet Section 2.3.1 |
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Please Note: Posts will continue from now until the end of the year. Please be as specific as you can for section 2 (that means down to the bulleted points) Exams Packet 2006 exam, mistakes, and practice
If you would like to have the entire IB 2006 Subject Report click here |
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Mock Exams - cont.
More Exams:
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Gift of Fire 5.2 |
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2007 Exams We'll look at both the exams and the markscheme from November of 2007. Command Term Practice - bring you color pencils if you have them! Mock Exams Practice 2 strictly for your at-home use |
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Evaluate Paper 2 Tech research - you should research the technology behind each of the questions from the 2006 Paper 1 and Paper 2. Here are the technologies you should research:
Discuss the technology behind the 2006 Exams Pass out 2007 exam and Markscheme for next time HWK - The LAST one! Illustrate the command terms. Yes, it is silly, but this should help you remember them for the exam. |
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Posts Look at 2007 paper and the illustrations for the Command Terms |
Computer Confluence Chapter 8 Gift of Fire 5.3 |
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Return Gift of Fire and Computer Confluence books from this point on... Develop a list of the top ten most likely technologies to appear on the exams. For each you should answer the following in bullet form:
Look at the sample 2007 section of the packet ... |
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Return Gift of Fire book from this point on... Posts Test prep |
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Return Gift of Fire by this day! Posts test prep |
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Robotics - Section 2.4.1
The Internet 2.3.1 Protection of democracy or invasion of privacy?
The Internet 2.3.1
Personal and Public Communications 2.3.2 Describe five different types of mobile devices
Integrated Systems - Section 2.4.1 Compare Robots and Humans |
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Integrated Systems - Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems - Section 2.4.2
Visit this site ... Turning Test |
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'Fuzzy Logic' - Integrated Systems - Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems - Section 2.4.2 |
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EXTRA - Drug Database ... AND Review ... Offensive Speech |
Study for your exams! |
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Study / Review for all exams |
Study for your exams!
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May 19 and 20 |
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Have a great summer and Good Luck where ever life takes you! |
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