22/6/2017

Aims for Today:
To finish the Paint job program
To complete resubmissions
To update my workload list

Today I finally managed to complete my program for U6 and am very happy with it. The only thing that I could not manage to fix was that a subroutine keeps repeating itself and it allows you to enter invalid values without validation. I am very happy with the small amount of work that I have left to complete until I fully complete the whole course.

21/6/2017

Aims for today:
To complete my computer program
To complete Assignments and Resubmissions
To complete SoAs

Today I completed two resubmissions which means I have narrowed my work list down to two pieces of work left to complete (Unless I get work back sent to me after it has been marked). I also managed to complete a couple of SoAs. A weakness of today is that I had to ask for a resubmission on unit 6 and I was given until tomorrow to finally complete my program. This means I need to stay extra motivated in completing it tomorrow.

14/6/2017

Aim: Know the difference between quality and readable code

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

Debug a program
Create a program following specifications
Identify a number of ways they could test a program
Complete A3T1
Describe factors that dictate quality of code
Describe factors that dictate readability of code
Identify how their code is readable
Identify how their code is good quality


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Be able to use a range of structures (selections/loops/subroutines) to create a program
Be able to apply a modular approach to development
Review and refine work to make it appropriate for target audience
Know the correct shapes to use for flowcharts
Know the correct terms to use with pseudo
Demonstrate good quality and and reliability practice

This morning I completed a resubmission for unit U22 so can now cross off this unit as done after my SoA has been marked. This afternoon John helped us by giving us the skeleton of how to write the program and I am now confident to go away and do it myself which is a big strength of today. On the other hand, a weakness of today is that I did not manage to finish the A3T1 resubmission for unit 6 but I have until the 19th of this month to finish it which is a decent amount of time.

9/6/2017

Aims: To create an interactive website to meet a client need

To improve the effectiveness of a website on the basis of a client need

To demonstrate a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose

Objectives:

Create an interactive website using HTML, CSS and a programming language

Collect reviews for your website

With examples, explain how you have improved your website based on client reviews

Using examples, explain how your website has met the defined purpose

Using examples, explain how your website has met the given requirements

Today I worked continuously to complete A3T2 which was due today. I feel that I have put a lot of thought and content into this assignment so hopefully I will not have it returned to me and that I pass it first time. This week I have managed to complete lots of submissions from 3pm-4pm and from home which means my workload list is bottlenecking so I have less tasks to do. The main thing that is on my mind is developing the paintjob program as I need to make a start on it as soon as possible. I am confident in doing so because of all of the planning that I have done for it in unit 6 work. A weakness of today was that I keep loosing focus easily and losing my train of thought.

8/6/2017

Aims: To be able to create an interactive website to meet a client need
To be able to improve the effectiveness of a website on the basis of a client need
To be able to demonstrate a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose

Objectives:
Create an interactive website using HTML, CSS and a programming language
Collect reviews for your website
With examples, explain how you have improved your website based on client reviews
Using examples, explain how your website has met the defined purpose
Using examples, explain how your website has met the given requirements

Today I worked continuously to complete A4T1 and submitted it. This means I am more ahead now as I am halfway through completing the next task which is A4T2. I have up until tomorrow to complete it and I am confident in doing so. A weakness of today is that I struggled improving my website because I needed to move things around and edit the layout. Thankfully, +Reace McEwen managed to help me in getting past this. This week has been great for me so far as I have been very organised which has helped me in crossing off work.

7/6/2017

Aims: To be able to create an interactive website to meet a client need
To be able to improve the effectiveness of a website on the basis of a client review

Objectives:
Create an interactive website to meet a client need
Understand the importance of reviewing a website
Collect reviews for the website
Using examples, explain how you have improved your website based on client reviews

Lesson Aims:

Identify appropriate testing strategies
Be able to follow and create flowcharts and pseudo code for required systems
Identify problems with A3T1 and know how to act on them

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

Debug a program
Create a program following specifications
Identify a number of ways they could test a program
Be able to read flow charts
Be able to read pseudo code
Be able to make correct flow charts
Be able to make correct pseudo code

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Be able to use a range of structures (selections/loops/subroutines) to create a program
Be able to apply a modular approach to development
Review and refine work to make it appropriate for target audience
Know the correct shapes to use for flowcharts
Know the correct terms to use with pseudo

Today I managed to create the first draft for my website and received results from my form. I can now complete the next assignment for the web development unit and tick it off from the list. Doing so can allow me to focus down on other assignments to get closer to finishing the whole unit. A weakness of today is that I have still not yet started writing my program but I think that it is better to plan more as this gives you a much clearer idea of how to write the program. I need to get A3T1 and A1T1 out of the way before I will start writing it.