27/3/2018

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

Today we looked into and discussed about a case study about how a company supposedly harvested data to try and used it to have a physiological impact on the 2016 presidential election. They used a quiz on Facebook and took over 50,000,000 peoples information. For the rest of this afternoon I worked on completing outstanding work for unit 3 however I still have to complete lots of work over the easter holidays so want to stay on top of that.

My next submission date was last night for unit 29 A2T1 however the tutor has kindly given me an extension for next week.

26/3/2018

Aim: To be able to understand the requirements in preparing for a software installation and upgrading
Outcomes:
State the importance of preparing for a software upgrade or installation
Explain the steps required in a software upgrade or installation for home and business users
Today I looked at the potential risks of installing or upgrading software and how it could affect you as a home user or even business. We also worked in groups to create a flow diagram to show how you could prepare to install or upgrade software which includes factors like if you have the correct hardware to do so.

My next submission date is tonight for unit 29 A2T1 however the tutor has kindly given me an extension for next week.

20/3/2018

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

Today I came into to college early to complete some outstanding work that was due this week. This meant that I am more ahead of my workload and now have a chance to work on other things. This afternoon we looked into information systems and the features of them. We 

23/3/2018

Lesson Aim:
To explore the LEGO NXT Mindstorms platform
To understand how sensors are used with the NXT Platform
To Identify different types of sensor
To investigate the nXc programming language

Learning Outcomes:
Identify different types of NXT Sensor
Write code that utilises at least one sensor
Explore the nXc coding language
Transfer code to a robot and assess its behaviour

Learning Objectives:
Explore LEGO NXT Mindstorms
Build a LEGO NXT Robot
Coding skills

This morning we practiced writing and downloading code onto our LEGO mindstorms robots that we previously made. Me and my partner made our robot move all motors at 100% power, causing it to move forward and spin the front tool. My partner then made it so when the back sensor touches something then it changes direction that it moves. This morning we also had a tutor hour about the United Nations which are an organization that promotes world peace by providing shelter, food and drink for countries that are at war or have economical outbreaks.

The next deadline that I have is U24 A2T1 which is due today. I need to put a lot of time into this one because there is lots of content to cover.


Lesson Aim:
Identify and work on outstanding tasks
Fully submit U13 for moderation

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)
Get some basic questions about U14/24 correct
Get most basic questions about U14/24 correct
Get all (or all but one) basic questions about U14/24 correct
Accurately submit U13 for moderation
Ensure all links on submitted SoA are set up correctly
Ensure SoA is completed correctly for U13
Identify all outstanding tasks and deadlines for U14/24
Work towards completing outstanding work for U14/24

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Rigorously check a peers work
Follow given instructions
Work independently

This afternoon we took a quiz which had questions from both unit 14 and unit 24 and I managed to score a good amount of them to be correct. Something that I am happy about is that I have fully completed U13 and submitted the SoA too. Based on the questions from the quiz, I know that I improve on calculating binary to hexadecimal.

16/3/2018

Lesson Aim:
To explore the LEGO NXT Mindstorms platform
To understand how sensors are used with the NXT Platform
To Identify different types of sensor
To investigate the nXc programming language

Learning Outcomes:
Identify different types of NXT Sensor
Write code that utilises at least one sensor
Explore the nXc coding language
Transfer code to a robot and assess its behaviour

Learning Objectives:
Explore LEGO NXT Mindstorms
Build a LEGO NXT Robot
Coding skills

This morning me and my partner worked on completing our robot for our unit at college. We managed to build the whole robot but have yet to code it. In today's tutorial hour, I learnt that there is something in the Olympic Games called the 'Olympic Truth' which is a rule that allows all countries to participate in the games and with safe traveling to and from them. The olympic symbol represents this because each ring is meant for a different country and they all lock in with each other. An example of how this applies peace is between North and South Korea in which they used one flag to participate. I think this could support countries currently in war because it will allow them to form together without causing any conflict. My SMART target for today was to make sure that my CV is currently up to date by adding more information to make me as a candidate more memorable by this weekend.

The next piece of work that I have due is a resubmission for Unit 24 (A1T3) which is due tonight.


Lesson Aim:
Understand the importance and structure of useful technical documentation


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

Justify the need for technical documentation
Identify features required in good technical documentation
Identify the qualities required in good technical documentation
Explain the benefits of proportional control systems
Describe the response of different control system types
Work towards completing outstanding work
Create an accurate contents page


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Know how to use a page break and why
Work independently

This afternoon I we went through M2 which requires me to make documentation for my painted program. This includes things like a change log, contents page and weakness in my program. 

12/3/2018

Aim: To be able to understand why software needs installing or upgrading
Outcomes:
Explain the difference between upgrading and installing software
To be able to state the prompts for upgrading or installing software
Explain the advantages and potential disadvantages of installation or upgrade of new software

Today I learnt what installing, upgrading and updating software are and how they differ from each other. We started the new unit today which is Unit 29 and was told that it would be quite simple to achieve the higher grades so I will at least have a go at the Merit and Distinction criteria. A strength of today was that I managed to catch up on all of my resubmissions and have finally completed unit 20.

My next assignment due is a resubmissions for Unit 24 due on Wednesday 14th. 

9/3/2018

Lesson Aim:
To explore the LEGO NXT Mindstorms platform
To understand how sensors are used with the NXT Platform 
To Identify different types of sensor 
To investigate the nXc programming language

Learning Outcomes:
Identify different types of NXT Sensor
Write code that utilises at least one sensor
Explore the nXc coding language
Transfer code to a robot and assess its behaviour

Learning Objectives:
Explore LEGO NXT Mindstorms
Build a LEGO NXT Robot
Coding skills

Today we spent the morning playing around with LEGO robots by building and programing them. I think this time has been beneficial for me because it has slightly prepared me for when it comes to writing the assignment. I learnt that the language used to code the robots is NXC which is someone what similar to C. We also had a tutor hour about the positives, negatives and overall impact social media has on our lives.

The next assignment I have due is a resubmission for U23 tonight.


Lesson Aim:
Identify basic control system operations
Understand proportional control systems

Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)
Identify open loop systems
Identify closed loop systems
Identify proportional control systems
Explain the benefits of proportional control systems
Identify the benefits of P,I,D control systems
Identify the benefits of combining PID control systems

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Give an example of proportional control
Work independently

This afternoon we looked at the different principles of control systems and how they work. I learnt that a thermostat does not instantly reach a desired temperature because otherwise it would extend too far and would then have to drop back down. This is called overshooting. My SMART target for today was to learn the basics of NXC language over the weekend so I am confident in coding my robot to do what I would like it to do.

6/3/2018

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 I we looked at and presented our presentations about legal acts to our classmates. This has helped me understand the key differences between GDPR and the DPA and how they affect both companies and individual people. A weakness of this is that I was not very prepared when coming to perform my presentation because I forgot some of the parts that I had to talk about. This afternoon we also looked at case studies about data breaches and whistling.

The next assignment I have due is a resubmission for tomorrow which is for U13.

5/3/2018

Aim: To document the HCIs
To evaluate the HCIs developed

Objectives: 
Understand the importance of documentation
Create documentation of your HCICreate well structured documentation of your HCI
Understand the importance of evaluation
Look at your HCIs and state what the good points are
Look at your HCIs and state what the bad points are
Suggest some improvements for your HCIs Objectively look at your HCIs and suggest some improvements that would benefit the user experience

Today I came into college to progress with my outstanding work. Although I added a lot of work into what I already had, I failed to submit any pieces. This means that I need to complete lots of work from home because it is due very soon. Today we looked at how to structure the next assignment which is creating documentation on my HCI. I am unable to suggest improvements for my HCI as of yet because I do not have many responses to my survey.

The next assignments is due on tomorrow which is U23 A3T2.