Friday 24 October 2014

9n3 Parts of A Computer cont...

Starter
Lesson 5 Resource 1 Test your knowledge - Ram and Rom

Main
1. Log in to ictworkout.co.uk - using the following username and password.
Username: wildern
Password: factor43

Go to Computer Systems - Exercises - complete the Wordsearch and Quiz tasks

2. Look up the terms CPU, Clock Speed, GHz

Plenary
Explain to a friend what you understand the term CPU to mean and what role it plays in the computer


Wednesday 22 October 2014

Elements Table

Lesson Objectives

- understand what an elements table is- reinforce what file extensions are

Outcome: Completed elements table for all products
Download this template:  R04_ElementsTable

Starter
Have a go at the File Extensions QUIZ 
In your elements table you need to give the file name and file extension of each picture you have used.

What is a file extension? 

Read this article and discuss with partner.

File extensions that moderators can view are listed here. You should not use any other file type for your project.



Main

Task 1
Find all of the images you have used for the project and write the file name on sheet. Look at each product and find the images you have used for each product. The final products are also graphic files and will need to be included.

See Example:



Task 2
Requirements for elements table:
You must keep careful records of all sources you use to gather elements, both primary and secondary.
You should describe each element and any changes you make, how and where it is used in the product(s) and details of the permission required for its use.



Plenary

Access your partner's work and choose a product. Have they listed all the images used in their elements table?

Edexcel Heroes and Villains page HERE

Tuesday 21 October 2014

REVISION - Hardware Test

Lesson Objectives

Evaluate learning in ICT so far using online resources


Starter


Hardware Practice Test 
You have 15 minutes 

  • Ungraded = Less than 4
  • Level 1 Pass = 4 out of 8
  • Level 2 Pass = 6 out of 8
  • Level 3 Pass = 7 out of 8 

Main

Use the links below to help you revise for your REAL hardware test in Friday's lesson.
 
Use the notes on your blog to help you as well

Plenary

Write 5 questions on Hardware for a friend to answer - make sure you know the correct answers before you test them. How did they do out of 5?

Homework
Use the links above to continue your revision for Friday's test.

Thursday 16 October 2014

Blog Update

Lesson Objectives

 - update blog to ensure ALL items covered so far are there




Starter

 - look at your blog and make a list of what you have have covered




Main

Update your blog. Look at previous posts from this blog to help you.
You SHOULD have work/notes on the following:

 - Inputs/Outputs
 - Storage Devices
 - ROM & RAM
 - CPU & motherboard
 - Sound Card & Graphics Card
 - Peripheral Devices

Ext.
Add some quiz links or video clips to your blog to help aid your learning.


Plenary

Do a final check to ensure you have something from ALL topics listed above

Monday 13 October 2014

Well done 9n3!

9n3 Changing Worlds Moodboards

Some fantastic mood boards for your 'Changing Worlds' game.



Peripheral Devices

Lesson Objectives

 - understand different peripheral devices used in everyday life



Starter

Find out what is meant by the term Peripheral Device


Main

Save and complete THIS SHEET on Peripheral Devices and share it on your blog


Extension
http://ictworkout.co.uk/
Username: wildern
Password: factor43

Complete Quizzes 1 & 2 


Plenary
Make a list of peripheral devices used in the ONE of the following industries:
 - education
 - banking
 - construction
 - retail

Changing Worlds - Creating Your Portfolio pt1

Lesson Objectives

 - create a homepage for your Changing Worlds e-portfolio

Starter


Familiarise your self with Adobe Dreamweaver - this is the software you will use to showcase your Changing Worlds e-portfolio of work






Main Task


Create a homepage for your e-portfolio and save it in your DA204SPB folder as homepage.html





Ext
Investigate how to change the font style and background colour of your homepage


Plenary

Start to collect images for your e-portfolio banner 

Friday 10 October 2014

Storage Devices

Lesson Objectives

Identify different types of Storage Device





Starter

Test your Inout/Output knowledge HERE


Main Task

Prezi - Lesson 4





Lesson 4 Resource 1  - Worksheet - Storage Devices

Plenary

Lesson 4 Resource 2 - Test your knowledge - Storage Devices 



Sound Card and Graphics Card

Lesson Objectives
To identify the basic function of the graphics/video and sound card

Outcome
Add some notes and images to your blog of graphics/video and sound cards


 

Starter - 5 minutes

What is the typical size of a sound card in a new desktop PC?
What is the typical price of a sound card in a new desktop PC?

Main Task - 50 minutes

Prezi:









Plenary - 5 minutes

Add your ExamTime cards to your blog using a new blog post titled 'Graphics and Sound Card'

Homework Task: 
Ensure you have notes on the following on your blog.
 - CPU
 - Motherboard
 - ROM/RAM
 - Hard Disk/Drive

Monday 6 October 2014

Blogs to Follow

To help you keep up with information from around the school please can you add the following blogs to your reading list.

First log into your school email then click on reading list below

 




To add these blogs to your reading list simply copy the URL and click follow

Follow the schools revision site

http://year-11-revision.blogspot.co.uk/

The ICT Department

http://wildernschoolict.blogspot.co.uk/



Wildern eSafety


http://wilderne-safety.blogspot.co.uk/

Your ICT teacher

http://mspalmer.co.uk/



Wildern Radio


http://wildernradioheads.blogspot.co.uk/


Your House

http://alba-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://bedford-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://driscollhouseblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://jubilee-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://paxtonhouse.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sovereign-house.blogspot.co.uk/

Parts of a Computer cont....

Starter
Lesson 5 Resource 1 Test your knowledge - Ram and Rom

Main
1. Log in to ictworkout.co.uk - using the following username and password.
Username: wildern
Password: factor43

Go to Computer Systems - Exercises - complete the Wordsearch and Quiz tasks

2. Look up the terms CPU, Clock Speed, GHz

Plenary
Explain to a friend what you understand the term CPU to mean and what role it plays in the computer


Friday 3 October 2014

Heroes & Villains portfolio

      

Get the following headings HERE

Help on setting up your portfolio and linking files HERE

All resources can be found on Hubit.net click HERE

Evidence Page
Proposal
Your initial proposal for what you planned to do with feedback comments

Elements table 
A table showing all primary and secondary elements that you used in your project 

Design Logs 
3d Characters Design Log
Phone Wallpaper Design Log
Trading Cards Design Log
Trading Cards Box Design Log
Digital Poster Design Log 

3D Character Photos 
Photos of your characters from different angles
Photos should be edited (delete backgrounds, cropped)
Trading Cards Image
A photo display of your printed trading cards
Trading Card Box Net
An image of your net with measurements and key
Trading Card Box Photos
A display of photos showing your box from different angles 

Review 
A review of your final products
Feedback comments on all products
Realistic suggestions for improvements to each product 

Products Page

3D Characters
Image of your hero net with instructions
Image of your villain net with instructions

Phone Wallpaper
An image of your phone wallpaper 

Trading Cards
The front of your hero card
The front of your villain card
The front of your additional card
The back of your cards 

Trading Cards Box
Surface Design
An image of your box net with a design added to it 

Digital Poster
An image of your completed digital poster 

CLICK HERE to see an example of how your eportfolio should be presented


Edexcel Heroes and Villains page HERE

Thursday 2 October 2014

Input/Output/Storage Blog Update

You should have on your blogs so far...

Presentation - INPUT / OUTPUT
Information and pictures of Storage devices
Photograph of your collage

Today
Using your www.examtime.com account create:

Flash Cards - RAM and ROM
Mind Map  - computer systems so far

Wednesday 1 October 2014

9m6_Weds 1st Oct

9m6_Wednesday 1st October

Lesson Objectives:
L/O1 - identify the correct PEGI rating for your game
L/O2 - describe the back story to your game

What does PEGI Rating mean and how would you rate your game?
PEGI Rating

What's the Back Story to your Game?


Game Overview