Blog Post 118

Today we began the day with a quiz about what is a computer and the basics about it. The questions at first were easy but as the quiz went on the questions got more and more difficult. For example the first question was to define what a computer is. The last question was to say how many servers were on the screen.

I only managed to achieve a score of 9 out of 16 which was not enough to win a post it note. After the quiz we recapped over what we learnt yesterday and we also talked about the purpose of a computers operating system. we came up with a mind map that contained what we thought an operating system should do.

I then moved on to assignment one task one which is to identify the different components of a computer system and to talk about their functions and how they each rely on each other. Overall I enjoyed today because the quiz was great and I am finally beginning to understand the unit.

Blog Post 117

Today we began a new unit called computer systems. We began by filling out the initial survey in which we had to rate certain aspects of our ability to learn and our knowledge of this unit. We then began by listing all of the parts of a computer that we know about. I could only list two parts which were the hard drive and motherboard.

We were then given a piece of hardware to define each. I had to define optical drive because this was probably the easiest piece of hardware to define. I then had to look up an image of an optical drive as well as a video of it working and talking about the specs of a CD, DVD and Blu Ray. I eventually did this task.

Finally I had to try out two different operating systems and locate certain things like how to remove an account and look at a computers specifications. The operating systems I used were Windows XP and Windows Vista. Tomorrow I plan on learning more about computer hardware so I can do the first task.

Blog Post 116

Today I started off the day by continuing on with assignment four task one which was to provide evidence of different things such as; the uploading of web files, the webpages in two different web browsers and the screenshots of HTML code and the CSS style sheets. We also have to include the URL for the site.

After finishing this task I moved onto assignment four task two which was to write up a review about the questionnaire I made along with evidence of improvements based off the feedback received form the questionnaire. I eventually finished this after taking many screenshots and drawing lots of text boxes.

Overall today was a good day because I achieved my goal of finishing the work before Thursday so that I can focus on the new upcoming unit about computer hardware. I also finished the evaluation task of assignment four which was to provide screenshots of how the requirements were met from the scheme of learning.

Blog Post 115

Today we started by carrying on with the design work of unit twenty eight. During this time I added a comment box so that people could write comments about the webpage. I also included an image that contained a link so that I could meet the requirements that are stated in the scheme of learning for this unit.

During the next session I tried to upload the website files onto FileZilla so that the website could be viewed on ICT showcase. I had a lot of problem with this because when I had uploaded the files a webpage would then not display correctly meaning that I would have to re-upload certain files.

Overall today was a good day because I completed the designing of my website but I know need to complete assignment four which is to evidence my website, review the website and evaluate the whole process of making the webpage. I hope to get this all done by Tuesday so that I can start the next unit.

blog post 114

Today we began with the student quiz. The quiz was about hardware and how each component of the computer works. The quiz had a good balance of difficult and easy questions so it meant that the quiz could still be challenging. I achieved a score of 14 out of 16 which was one away from being a winning score.

We then moved on to designing our websites, I added a footer to each webpage because the scheme of learning stated as one of the requirements that each page had a footer included. I still need to add some images to the site and then it will be fully complete. I then moved onto completing some corrections for unit 22.

Overall today was a good day because I enjoyed the quiz and almost won it. I got lots of work done including most of my website and I got some of the corrections that needed to be done. I hope to have the website finished and handed in by Tuesday at the latest so that I can prepare for the next unit.

Blog Post 113

Today we should of began with a quiz but unfortunately the person who was doing the quiz did not make one. So this meant that we could carry on with the design of our webpages. I completed the initial pages and made questionnaire for people to leave feedback about the webpage on. I made about 5 questions for it.

After break I began collecting a few responses, I had to make the respondents look at my webpage on my screen because I could not upload the website. This was because every time I tried to log in it would tell me that I cannot connect to the server. Near the end of the day we realised that my account name was being entered incorrectly.

Overall today was an average day because I got lots of website design done but uploading my website was a huge problem and in the end it required a quite simple solution. I hope to finish up the final changes of my website tomorrow and then begin on the documentation side of design process.

Blog post 112

Today we began by continuing with the designing of our websites. During the first session I completed the about me page for my website and added the navigation bar for access to other pages. I Plan to add an image and some colour in the background because at the moment I still have a white background.

During the next session I completed the contact me page. I added two ways of contact which are through email and mobile phone. I then added the navigation bar so that it matched up with the other webpages. I hope to add some background colour so the site looks less bland and boring however I do not want to have bad colours.

Overall today was a good day because I managed to complete most of the sites initial pages which I plan to change based off feedback. I also completed the qualifications page that now has a table that is easy to read. On Thursday I plan to finalise the pages before making a questionnaire for feedback.

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Today we began by continuing with  the work we have left to do. For me this was finishing off assignment three task two. I finished it off by talking about the different tools and techniques needed to make a website including; HTML, Hyperlinks, Navbar and the use of templates to plan the layout of the website.

I them moved onto the creation of my website. I began by setting up the background of the webpage. After much verbal criticism it was agreed that I should remove the background or be forced to learn more about colour theory which is something I would never like to do. I then had some help in the redesigning of the site.

Overall today was average because I worked very hard in order to make a good website but I was told that it looked "horrific" and "it hurts my eyes" so after much hard work I had to change everything so it looked less bad. I now hope that I do not have to make any huge changes to the site again otherwise I will just give up.  

Blog Post 110

Today we began by doing any leftover work that we needed to hand in. I began by working on assignment three task two and writing up some more techniques and methods used to make websites. I did this until break time at 10:45 because after break I had other pieces of work that I had to do.

After break I went through my folder structure and began to reorganise the folders so that when I hand in the units it is easy for them to mark. This meant I went through three units making sure that each file was put into the scheme of learning and that the signature and correct hand in dates were written in.

Overall today was a good day because I got lots of work done including some of the work that I was behind on such as the the game design unit. I also successfully handed in three units that at the time were needed to be handed in. I also handed in the re submission for unit 37 that is due in for Monday.

109th Blog Post

Today we began with a small number of people in the class. This was because there was lots of traffic on the way up. We began at ten o'clock by discussing the distinction task for assignment three. I began working on assignment three task one which is to draw up a webpage design and scan them onto a document.

I then moved onto adding some text next to the screenshots that explained the features and key points of each of the screenshots. After this I decided to do some work that I needed to hand in such as unit 22 the games design unit. I completed the design spec, PowerPoint corrections and user manual corrections.

Overall today was a good day because I got lots of work done including some of unit twenty eight and some of unit twenty two. I also enjoyed the fact that I was able to do lots of work from not just this unit but also some of the other previous units like unit 22. I hope to get more time to do other pieces of work.

Blog Post 108

Today we began with the quiz we were supposed to be doing yesterday. The quiz was about what we have learnt so far during this unit. The questions were mixed with some being hard and some being slightly simpler. I managed to achieve a score of 5 out of 10 which disappointed  me but I did not come last.

We then moved on to talking about the merit and distinction criteria for assignment three task two. I started on assignment three task one which was to come up with five webpage designs we plan to use for the final website. I found this task to be simple but annoying because I am not very god when it comes to drawing.

Overall today was a good day because I got lots of drawings done. The drawing was tedious and a bit annoying because of my lack of skills. I hope to improve my drawing skills but I am not sure that I will be able to as I feel that my drawing skills have hit their peak. I hope to hand in some more work so that I have no work outstanding.