20/10/2016

Aim: Identify different types of communication devices and explain how they help access the Internet.

Objectives:
Identify different devices used for accessing the Internet
Work well in a pair and proactively research then 
discuss your findings

Aim: Identify specific communication devices and explain their role within Internet access.

Objectives:
Identify 5 different devices needed for Internet access
Explain how a device functions within a network
Create a presentation for the given area and present your findings to the class

Today I learnt about five different types of communication devices that allow you to access the internet. These being a Switch, Router, Wireless Access Point (WAP), Modem and a Server. I also now know how each one functions. This is very useful to me because we have to write about it in our assignment. My weakness today was during my presentation because I cant be confident while talking to an audience - even if it is a small class of students. I also didn't maintain eye contact and just kept reading from the board. I need to work on my presentation skills. My personal reflection for this week is that I feel I am receiving too many assignments or not enough time to complete each one.

12/10/2016

Aim: Investigate different hardware and software options that are best for a graphic designer on a limited budget

Objectives:

• Complete the student quiz
• Improve your skills in Photoshop
• Look at assignment 4 task 1
• Consider what makes a suitable system for a graphic design and why they need certain hardware

Lesson Aim:
Understand the key components of a Computer Network


Learning Outcomes:

Describe how networks impact our daily lives.
Describe the role of data networking in the human network. 
Identify the key components of any data network.
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by converged networks.
Describe the characteristics of network architectures: fault tolerance, scalability, quality of service and security.
Identify networking topologies

Learning Objectives:

Identify the key hardware components
Identify most hardware components
Say what network Access Methods are used in each topology
Identify Advantages and Disadvantages

Today I learnt about different types of topologies (networks) and how they work. Mainly today I have been working on my A4T1 assignment but still have another 5 more to finish before the deadlines. I think the number of assignments we have is putting a lot of pressure on me even thought most deadlines are a couple of weeks away. I have also been researching on how editors and designers find different types of hardware, software and output+input devices help them with making graphic images.

07/10/2016

Aim: 
Understand the principles of effective communication

Objectives:
Identify effective written communication skills you can write about in your assignment.
Evaluate example of written communication skills to identify if they have been used effectively.
Set an achievable target for this lesson to improve your written communication skills
Write a document that uses at least two written communication skills

Aim: To complete, proofread and submit U30A3.

Objectives:

Demonstrate your creative ability to improve assets as a result of feedback - U30A3T1 (P5)

Write your report about how laws affect designers and their implications for creating and editing images - U30A3T2 (P6)

Proofread your work

Submit U30A3

Research communication principles of computer networks

Reflect on what you have learnt, how this affects designers and why you need to know this.

Today I did a lot more on my A1T2 assignment but have not yet finished it. I will be able to finish it over the weekend at home as I only have about one or two more paragraphs to write then proof check it. However my strength is that I have finished my A3T1 assignment and will submit it soon. I am now more confident on A1T2 and know the 3 things that are important to write about (Rules, examples and explain each skill). Today I learnt what terminology means.

06/10/2016

Lesson Aim:
Investigate Copyright and other laws that affect designers when creating or editing images

Outcomes

Looking at current case studies
Working well with others
Know 2 UK laws
Improve assets as a result of feedback

Objectives

Investigate a case study
Identify different laws that affect designers
Identify different design laws that affect designers
Explore the impact laws have for designers when creating images or editing graphics

Lesson Aim:
Use feedback to modify created images and evidence why you have done this

Outcomes

Analyse data
Collect feedback
Interrupt data with clear justification
Improve assets as a result of feedback

Objectives

Re-cap important aspects of a survey
Plan a survey
Analyse data
Complete 5 different surveys
Complete 6 or move surveys to a high standard
Create evidence of modification for A3 T1 - P5


Today I completed my Google Slides presentation and then created my survey using survey monkey. I have started my P5 assignment but have yet to finish it. This morning, we had an hour with people coming to talk to us about sex education. I learnt about STDs/STIs and the easiest way to prevent them. I need to modify my assets after receiving my feedback. This afternoon we started to look at the copyright laws in the UK and how it affects designers. 

05/10/2016

Lesson Aims:
Identify the key functions of an operating system
Identify different utilities software
Understand why all types of software are necessary

Outcomes

Consider the how the requirements affect the component choice
Identify key features of an OS
Explain the purpose of operating systems
Explain the purpose of different software utilities
Consider the how the requirements affect the component choice
Explain how software utilities can improve the performance of computer systems 
Understand how files are saved and deleted (needed for de-frag) 
Explore different OS’s


Objectives

Pick a system for a given use
Justify a system for a given use
Know most key terms relating to hardware
Work efficiently on A1T1
Know how to approach M/D criteria

Today I learnt what a utility is - an example is Firewall. This morning we had an activity with Adam in which we had to step outside and vote with our feet. I think it helped me keep concentration because we were a little bit more active than we were in class so I was able to think more. On the other hand, it was cold outside but still found it better than sitting in class answering questions. A strength of today is that I have completed lots of my assignment and feel that I am confident that I am ahead of myself. I feel pressured because we now have 4 assignments in our hands. It would be easier if we had to do only 1 at a time before hearing about the next one.